ARCC Dividend History - Ares Capital

Track the latest ARCC dividend history! 8.78% Dividend Yield, 3.71% Annual Growth - Explore ARCC's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 8.78%
Cash Amount 12m 1.92
Dividend Growth 5y avg 3.71%
Dividend Rating 89.28%
Yield on Cost 5y 16.62%
Payout Ratio current 82.4%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 96.8%
Total Return 12m: 27.38%
#1 in Group
Total Return 5y: 101.57%
#1 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
Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
ARCC 15,498m 8.78% 16.6%
BCAT 1,672m 20.0% 23.3%
AEF 280m 7.35% 7.51%
AMG 5,141m 0.02% 0.04%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
ARCC 15,498m 3.71% 89.3%
AOMR 247m 27.8% 76.5%
BCAT 1,672m 91.1% 93.8%
AEF 280m 7.24% 62.1%

ARCC Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
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% 2.68%
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 -11.6%
2015-03-11 2015-03-13 2015-03-31 Other 0.43

ARCC Dividend History - FAQ

Does ARCC pay dividends?

Yes, as of February 2025, ARCC paid a dividend of 1.92 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2024-12-13.

What is the Dividend Yield of ARCC?

As of February 2025, ARCC`s dividend yield is 8.78%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.92 USD by the current share price of 23.28.

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 Rate of ARCC?

ARCC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.71% 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 16.62%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Ares Capital five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (1.92) divided by the purchase price five years ago (11.55):

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 8.78% 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 89.28%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: ARCC Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of ARCC`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Ares Capital are growing at a rate of 9.14% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is 100.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is negatively affected by an increasing number of shares.

Did Ares Capital ever had a Stock Split?

No Stock Splits found.
Year Number of Shares (Mill.) Growth Rate
2004 11100000
2005 37988700 +242.24%
2006 53178900 +39.99%
2007 74547800 +40.18%
2008 97152800 +30.32%
2009 124544000 +28.19%
2010 204419000 +64.13%
2011 217044000 +6.18%
2012 248658000 +14.57%
2013 297972000 +19.83%
2014 314108000 +5.42%
2015 314450000 +0.11%
2016 314000000 -0.14%
2017 426000000 +35.67%
2018 426000000
2019 429000000 +0.7%
2020 423000000 -1.4%
2021 453000000 +7.09%
2022 534000000 +17.88%
2023 593000000 +11.05%
2024 655000000 +10.46%