Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.97
Trinity Capital Inc. (TRIN) Dividend History
Income profile from 2020 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
11.7%
Payout Ratio
1.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
TRIN Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 13.6% and trend is rising.
TRIN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield11.7%
Trailing DPS$1.97
FrequencyMonthly
Payments / 12M9
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout158.4%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-4.3%
5Y CAGR49.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)13.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield11.7%
1Y Total Return35.5%
5Y Total Return86.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)71.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,67210Y ago$18,55320Y ago$18,553
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). TRIN's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
TRIN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (7 years of payments)
TRIN Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Trinity Capital Inc. distributes 1.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 158.4%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
TRIN does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -4.3% and 5-year CAGR of 49.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, TRIN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 11.7% dividend yield, 11.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 13.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 86.7%, with dividends contributing 71.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $18,553 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
TRIN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Monthly
TTM Total$8.35
Avg/Payment$0.4175
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026Latest | $0.1700 | — | 12.07% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| May 15, 2026 | $0.1700 | — | 14.12% | May 29, 2026 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | $0.1700 | — | 14.10% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.1700 | — | 14.15% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.1700 | — | 15.44% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | $0.1700 | ↓ -66.7% | 13.59% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.5100 | — | 13.92% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.5100 | — | 13.18% | Oct 15, 2025 |
TRIN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
11.7%
#6 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.0% payout
Streak
0Y
49.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
11.7%
#7 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRINTrinity Capital Inc. | $1.2B | 11.7% | 1.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ARCCAres Capital Corpora… | $12.9B | 2.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 GBDCGolub Capital BDC, I… | $3.2B | 11.2% | 97.9% | 0 | At Risk |
 OBDCBlue Owl Capital Cor… | $5.4B | 13.7% | 1.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  FSCOFS Credit Opportunit… | $997M | 16.2% | 1.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
3rd  CGBDCarlyle Secured Lend… | $761M | 13.8% | 1.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
 SLRCSLR Investment Corp. | $678M | 13.2% | 96.7% | 0 | At Risk |
 HTGCHercules Capital, In… | $2.9B | 9.1% | 81.3% | 0 | Watch |
1st  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $203M | 20.5% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
TRIN Annual Dividend History (2019–2026)
8 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.02 | — | 6 | — | — | — | 6.8% |
| 2025 | $2.04 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.96 | 104.1% | 0.96x | 13.6% |
| 2024 | $2.04 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.10 | 97.1% | 1.03x | 13.6% |
| 2023 | $2.04 | -12.4% | 4 | $1.89 | 107.9% | 0.93x | 13.6% |
| 2022 | $2.33 | 84.9% | 4 | $-0.96 | — | — | 15.5% |
| 2021 | $1.26 | 366.7% | 4 | $4.86 | 25.9% | 3.86x | 8.4% |
| 2020 | $0.27 | — | 1 | $-0.23 | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.02 | — | — | — |
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TRIN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying TRIN stock.
How much dividend does TRIN pay per share?
Trinity Capital Inc. (TRIN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.97 per share, with a current dividend yield of +11.7%. Payments are made Monthly.
When is TRIN's next ex-dividend date?
TRIN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. TRIN typically pays dividends Monthly.
Is TRIN's dividend safe?
TRIN's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.0% and FCF payout ratio of +158.4%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has TRIN increased its dividend?
TRIN has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +49.8%.
How often does TRIN pay dividends?
Trinity Capital Inc. pays dividends Monthly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.97 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 6+ years from 2020 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in TRIN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in TRIN five years ago would be worth approximately $18,672 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is TRIN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
TRIN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +13.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +11.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.