Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.64
SLR Investment Corp. (SLRC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2010 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
10.3%
Payout Ratio
96.7%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
0 years
SLRC Dividend Income Check
Safety
96.7% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 9.4% and trend is flat.
SLRC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield10.3%
Trailing DPS$1.64
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout96.7%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout444.8%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)9.4%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield10.3%
1Y Total Return14.6%
5Y Total Return30.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)44.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,00210Y ago$17,53520Y ago$24,911
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
SLRC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (17 years of payments)
SLRC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
SLR Investment Corp. distributes 96.7% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 444.8%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SLRC does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SLRC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 10.3% dividend yield, 10.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 9.4% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 30.0%, with dividends contributing 44.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $17,535 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
SLRC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$5.47
Avg/Payment$0.2733
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026Latest | $0.4100 | — | 11.86% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.4100 | — | 10.46% | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $0.4100 | — | 10.21% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.4100 | — | 10.06% | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.4100 | — | 9.81% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.4100 | — | 9.97% | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.4100 | — | 10.66% | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Jun 13, 2024 | $0.4100 | — | 10.24% | Jun 27, 2024 |
SLRC Dividend vs Peers
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#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
10.3%
#6 of 8
Safety
At Risk
96.7% payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
10.3%
#6 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLRCSLR Investment Corp. | $871M | 10.3% | 96.7% | 0 | At Risk |
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 GBDCGolub Capital BDC, I… | $3.5B | 10.3% | 97.9% | 0 | At Risk |
 CGBDCarlyle Secured Lend… | $881M | 0.2% | 1.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  PFLTPennantPark Floating… | $908M | 13.2% | 1.7% | 3 | Sustainable |
1st  OCSLOaktree Specialty Le… | $1.1B | 14.2% | 4.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 BBDCBarings BDC, Inc. | $965M | 12.9% | 1.2% | 7 | Sustainable |
SLRC Annual Dividend History (2008–2026)
19 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.41 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.3% |
| 2025 | $1.64 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.70 | 96.5% | 1.04x | 9.4% |
| 2024 | $1.64 | -0.0% | 4 | $1.76 | 93.2% | 1.07x | 9.4% |
| 2023 | $1.64 | -0.0% | 10 | $1.40 | 117.1% | 0.85x | 9.4% |
| 2022 | $1.64 | 0.0% | 10 | $0.35 | 468.6% | 0.21x | 9.4% |
| 2021 | $1.64 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.41 | 116.3% | 0.86x | 9.4% |
| 2020 | $1.64 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.37 | 443.2% | 0.23x | 9.4% |
| 2019 | $1.64 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.33 | 123.3% | 0.81x | 9.4% |
| 2018 | $1.64 | 2.5% | 4 | $1.58 | 103.8% | 0.96x | 9.4% |
| 2017 | $1.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.67 | 95.8% | 1.04x | 9.2% |
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Start ComparisonSLRC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SLRC stock.
How much dividend does SLRC pay per share?
SLR Investment Corp. (SLRC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.64 per share, with a current dividend yield of +10.3%. Payments are made Annual.
When is SLRC's next ex-dividend date?
SLRC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SLRC typically pays dividends Annual.
Is SLRC's dividend safe?
SLRC's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +96.7% and FCF payout ratio of +444.8%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has SLRC increased its dividend?
SLRC has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does SLRC pay dividends?
SLR Investment Corp. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.64 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 16+ years from 2010 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SLRC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SLRC five years ago would be worth approximately $13,002 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SLRC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SLRC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +9.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +10.3% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.