Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.80
Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. (TSLX) Dividend History
Income profile from 2014 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
10.1%
Payout Ratio
99.9%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
2 years
TSLX Dividend Income Check
Safety
99.9% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 9.9% and trend is falling.
TSLX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield10.1%
Trailing DPS$1.80
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M8
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout99.9%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR3.7%
5Y CAGR-2.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)9.9%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield10.1%
1Y Total Return-4.7%
5Y Total Return28.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)47.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,86810Y ago$24,22320Y ago$26,444
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.
TSLX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (13 years of payments)
TSLX Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. distributes 99.9% of earnings as dividends (At Risk).
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
TSLX has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 3.7% and 5-year CAGR of -2.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, TSLX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 10.1% dividend yield, 10.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 9.9% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 28.7%, with dividends contributing 47.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $24,223 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
TSLX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.14
Avg/Payment$0.2570
Latest Change+4500.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026Latest | $0.4600 | ↑ +4500.0% | 11.26% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.0100 | ↓ -97.8% | 8.83% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.4600 | ↑ +1433.3% | 9.37% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.0300 | ↓ -93.5% | 7.29% | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.4600 | ↑ +820.0% | 8.85% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.0500 | ↓ -89.1% | 6.58% | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.4600 | ↑ +666.7% | 9.25% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.0600 | ↓ -87.0% | 6.96% | Jun 20, 2025 |
TSLX Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
10.1%
#7 of 9
Safety
At Risk
99.9% payout
Streak
2Y
-2.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
10.1%
#7 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSLXSixth Street Special… | $1.7B | 10.1% | 99.9% | 2 | At Risk |
 ARCCAres Capital Corpora… | $13.6B | 2.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 GBDCGolub Capital BDC, I… | $3.4B | 10.5% | 97.9% | 0 | At Risk |
2nd  FSKFS KKR Capital Corp. | $3.1B | 25.6% | 71.3% | 0 | Watch |
3rd  OBDCBlue Owl Capital Cor… | $5.7B | 13.0% | 1.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 CGBDCarlyle Secured Lend… | $859M | 0.2% | 1.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 MFICMidCap Financial Inv… | $1.1B | 12.8% | 2.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  PSECProspect Capital Cor… | $1.3B | 27.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 SLRCSLR Investment Corp. | $745M | 12.0% | 96.7% | 0 | At Risk |
TSLX Annual Dividend History (2011–2026)
16 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.47 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.3% |
| 2025 | $2.05 | -1.9% | 8 | $1.81 | 113.3% | 0.88x | 9.9% |
| 2024 | $2.09 | -0.5% | 8 | $2.03 | 103.0% | 0.97x | 10.1% |
| 2023 | $2.10 | 14.1% | 8 | $2.61 | 80.5% | 1.24x | 10.2% |
| 2022 | $1.84 | -48.7% | 6 | $1.38 | 133.3% | 0.75x | 8.9% |
| 2021 | $3.59 | 56.1% | 10 | $2.79 | 128.7% | 0.78x | 17.4% |
| 2020 | $2.30 | 27.1% | 7 | $2.65 | 86.8% | 1.15x | 11.2% |
| 2019 | $1.81 | 1.7% | 8 | $2.34 | 77.4% | 1.29x | 8.8% |
| 2018 | $1.78 | 1.7% | 8 | $1.86 | 95.7% | 1.04x | 8.6% |
| 2017 | $1.75 | 12.2% | 7 | $1.86 | 94.1% | 1.06x | 8.5% |
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Start ComparisonTSLX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying TSLX stock.
How much dividend does TSLX pay per share?
Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. (TSLX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.80 per share, with a current dividend yield of +10.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is TSLX's next ex-dividend date?
TSLX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. TSLX typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is TSLX's dividend safe?
TSLX's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +99.9% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has TSLX increased its dividend?
TSLX has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -2.3%.
How often does TSLX pay dividends?
Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.80 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 12+ years from 2014 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in TSLX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in TSLX five years ago would be worth approximately $12,868 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is TSLX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
TSLX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +9.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +10.1% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.