Ares Capital (ARCC) Dividend History & Analysis

Track McKesson's (ARCC) dividend history - current yield, annual dividend growth rate, payout history and peer comparisons.

Yield 12m 9.61%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.92
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 3.71%
Overall Dividend Rating 86.50%
Yield on Cost 5y 31.79%
Payout Ratio 82.4%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 96.8%
Total Return 12m: 7.42%
#63 in Group
Total Return 5y: 230.71%
#15 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Asset Management & Custody Banks

Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
ARCC 15,134m 9.61% 31.8%
ECC 886m 27.9% 99.6%
OXLC 2,074m 29.0% 77.7%
LFE 51m 16.4% 81.5%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
ARCC 15,134m 3.71% 82.4%
NOAH 841m 130% 43.9%
ECAT 1,624m 131% 55.2%
FSCO 1,402m 98.0% -

ARCC Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.48 2.28%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2024-12-30 Quarterly 0.48 2.22%
2024-09-13 2024-09-13 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.48 2.36%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.48 2.31%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.48 2.36%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2023-12-28 Quarterly 0.48 2.42%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.48 2.48%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.48 2.58%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.48 -5.9% 2.66%
2022-12-14 2022-12-15 2022-12-29 Quarterly 0.51 10.9% 2.71%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.46 2.2% 2.39%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.45 2.53%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.45 9.8% 2.24%
2021-12-14 2021-12-15 2021-12-30 Quarterly 0.41 2.04%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.41 2.5% 2.05%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.4 2.02%
2021-03-12 2021-03-15 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.4 2.13%
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2020-12-30 Quarterly 0.4 2.39%
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.4 2.81%
2020-06-12 2020-06-15 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.4 2.69%
2020-03-13 2020-03-16 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.4 -4.8%
2019-12-13 2019-12-16 2019-12-27 Quarterly 0.42
2019-09-13 2019-09-16 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.42
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.42
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.42 7.7%
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.39
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.39 2.6%
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.38
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-03-30 Quarterly 0.38
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.38
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.38
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.38
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.38
2016-12-13 2016-12-15 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.38
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.38
2016-06-13 2016-06-15 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.38
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.38
2015-12-11 2015-12-15 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.38
2015-09-11 2015-09-15 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.38
2015-06-11 2015-06-15 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.38

ARCC Dividend FAQ

Does ARCC pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, ARCC paid a dividend of 1.92 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-14.

What is the Dividend Yield of ARCC?

As of April 2025, ARCC`s dividend yield is 9.61%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.92M USD by the current share price of 19.97.

How often does ARCC pay dividends?

ARCC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), ARCC has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ARCC?

The next ex-dividend date for Ares Capital (ARCC) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of ARCC?

ARCC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.71M% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ARCC?

ARCC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 31.8M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Ares Capital five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (1.92M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (6.04):

What is the Payout Consistency of ARCC?

ARCC Payout Consistency is 96.8%.
Highly consistent: Ares Capital has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does ARCC have a good Dividend Yield?

ARCC`s 9.61% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ARCC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ARCC is 82.4%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.

What is the Dividend Rating of ARCC?

ARCC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 86.50%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

ARCC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ARCC`s Outstanding Shares?

Ares Capital`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 8.03% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has Ares Capital ever had a Stock Split?

No Stock Splits found.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2009 102,000,000
2010 177,000,000 +73.53%
2011 205,000,000 +15.82%
2012 230,000,000 +12.2%
2013 267,000,000 +16.09%
2014 305,000,000 +14.23%
2015 314,000,000 +2.95%
2016 314,000,000
2017 425,000,000 +35.35%
2018 426,000,000 +0.24%
2019 427,000,000 +0.23%
2020 424,000,000 -0.7%
2021 446,000,000 +5.19%
2022 518,000,000 +16.14%
2023 575,000,000 +11%
2024 624,000,000 +8.52%