Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.42
SuRo Capital Corp. (SSSS) Dividend History
Income profile from 2016 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.0%
Payout Ratio
24.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
SSSS Dividend Income Check
Safety
24.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.7% and trend is falling.
SSSS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.0%
Trailing DPS$0.42
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout24.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR65.7%
5Y CAGR-10.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.7%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.0%
1Y Total Return90.1%
5Y Total Return39.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)40.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,90210Y ago$46,52220Y ago$18,014
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.
SSSS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (6 years of payments)
SSSS Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Get SSSS's next ex-dividend date and payout in your inbox
Monthly dividend calendar — upcoming ex-dates for stocks you follow.
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
SuRo Capital Corp. distributes 24.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SSSS has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 65.7% and 5-year CAGR of -10.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SSSS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.0% dividend yield, 3.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.7% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 39.0%, with dividends contributing 40.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $46,522 today.
SSSS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 17 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$12.60
Avg/Payment$0.7412
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025Latest | $0.2500 | — | 5.62% | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | $0.2500 | ↑ +127.3% | 2.85% | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2022 | $0.1100 | ↓ -85.3% | 84.33% | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Dec 30, 2021 | $0.7500 | ↓ -62.5% | 62.26% | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Nov 16, 2021 | $2.0000 | ↓ -11.1% | 56.46% | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Aug 17, 2021 | $2.2500 | ↓ -10.0% | 42.28% | Sep 30, 2021 |
| May 17, 2021 | $2.5000 | ↑ +900.0% | 28.29% | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Mar 29, 2021 | $0.2500 | — | 10.49% | Apr 15, 2021 |
SSSS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.0%
#8 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
24.5% payout
Streak
1Y
-10.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.0%
#8 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SSSSSuRo Capital Corp. | $348M | 3.0% | 24.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  GSBDGoldman Sachs BDC, I… | $1.0B | 21.9% | 2.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
 CSWCCapital Southwest Co… | $1.5B | 9.5% | 1.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 GAINGladstone Investment… | $612M | 9.6% | 30.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  OXLCOxford Lane Capital … | $885M | 50.9% | — | 4 | Unknown |
3rd  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $226M | 18.4% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
 ARCCAres Capital Corpora… | $13.8B | 2.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 GBDCGolub Capital BDC, I… | $3.5B | 10.4% | 97.9% | 0 | At Risk |
 HTGCHercules Capital, In… | $2.9B | 9.1% | 81.3% | 0 | Watch |
SSSS Annual Dividend History (2011–2025)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.50 | — | 2 | $1.78 | 28.1% | 3.56x | 3.7% |
| 2024 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.60 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.19 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.11 | -98.6% | 1 | $-4.40 | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2021 | $8.00 | 819.5% | 6 | $5.52 | 144.9% | 0.69x | 59.4% |
| 2020 | $0.87 | 171.9% | 4 | $3.56 | 24.4% | 4.09x | 6.5% |
| 2019 | $0.32 | — | 2 | $1.14 | 28.1% | 3.56x | 2.4% |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.04 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.80 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | $2.80 | — | 2 | $-3.38 | — | — | 20.8% |
What if you invested $1,000 in SSSS back in 2016?
Total return with dividends reinvested · 10+ years of data
Calculate ReturnsHow much would $100/month in SSSS be worth today?
Dollar cost averaging vs lump sum · see how regular investing compounds over time
Run the NumbersIs SSSS Undervalued Right Now?
DCF intrinsic value, peer multiples, and analyst estimates — see what the stock is really worth.
View ValuationSSSS vs BRK-B — which is the better buy?
Side-by-side revenue, margins, P/E and 10-year returns vs Berkshire Hathaway Inc..
Compare NowSSSS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SSSS stock.
How much dividend does SSSS pay per share?
SuRo Capital Corp. (SSSS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.42 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is SSSS's next ex-dividend date?
SSSS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SSSS typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is SSSS's dividend safe?
SSSS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +24.5% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has SSSS increased its dividend?
SSSS has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -10.5%.
How often does SSSS pay dividends?
SuRo Capital Corp. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.42 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 9+ years from 2016 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in SSSS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SSSS five years ago would be worth approximately $13,902 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SSSS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SSSS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.0% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.