NMFC Dividend History & Analysis | 12.9% Yield

NMFC has a dividend yield of 12.9% and paid 1.28 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 12.86%
Payout Ratio 133.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.63%
Consistency Lifetime 94.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 18.44%
Payout FCF 161.1%
Streak Years 15
Dividend Rating 70.09%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -21.9%
Total Return 5y: 14.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Asset Management & Custody Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ECC 709 M 24.3% 44.7%
OXLC 1,177 M 28.3% 29.2%
ECAT 1,534 M 22.0% 36.5%
OCCI 129 M 24.3% 30.5%
BCAT 1,540 M 22.4% 31.2%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ECAT 1,534 M 144% 91.7%
FSCO 1,204 M 105% 90.0%
OPFI 831 M 108% 100%
SUNS 126 M 90.5% 100%
OWL 21,322 M 60.1% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Asset Management & Custody Banks

BUI
BlackRock Utility
 10.47% Yield
GNT
GAMCO Natural Resources
 7.98% Yield
GAM
General American
 11.74% Yield
BK
The Bank of New York
 2.10% Yield
TRIN
Trinity Capital
 14.80% Yield
TBLD
Thornburg Income
 6.56% Yield

NMFC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-17 2025-12-17 2025-12-31 0.32 0% 3.46%
2025-09-16 2025-09-16 2025-09-30 0.32 0% 3.34%
2025-06-16 2025-06-16 2025-06-30 0.32 0% 3.08%
2025-03-17 2025-03-17 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.32 0% 2.96%
2024-12-17 2024-12-17 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.32 0% 2.8%
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-09-30 0.32 0% 2.65%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-28 0.32 0% 2.6%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-29 0.32 220% 2.55%
2023-12-21 2023-12-22 2023-12-29 Other 0.1 -72.2% 0.78%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2023-12-29 Other 0.36 0% 2.77%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-09-29 Other 0.36 2.9% 2.87%
2023-06-15 2023-06-16 2023-06-30 Other 0.35 9.4% 2.85%
2023-03-16 2023-03-17 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.32 0% 2.78%
2022-12-15 2022-12-16 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.32 6.7% 2.6%
2022-09-15 2022-09-16 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% 2.36%
2022-06-15 2022-06-16 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% 2.58%
2022-03-16 2022-03-17 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.3 0% 2.23%
2021-12-15 2021-12-16 2021-12-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% 2.25%
2021-09-15 2021-09-16 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% 2.27%
2021-06-15 2021-06-16 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% 2.25%
2021-03-16 2021-03-17 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.3 0% 2.31%
2020-12-15 2020-12-16 2020-12-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2020-09-15 2020-09-16 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2020-06-15 2020-06-16 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.3 -11.8% N/A
2020-03-12 2020-03-13 2020-03-27 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2019-12-12 2019-12-13 2019-12-27 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2019-09-12 2019-09-13 2019-09-27 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2017-12-28 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2017-06-14 2017-06-16 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2017-03-15 2017-03-17 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2016-12-13 2016-12-15 2016-12-29 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2016-09-14 2016-09-16 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2016-06-14 2016-06-16 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2016-03-15 2016-03-17 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2015-12-14 2015-12-16 2015-12-30 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2015-09-14 2015-09-16 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2015-06-12 2015-06-16 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2015-03-13 2015-03-17 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2014-12-12 2014-12-16 2014-12-30 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2014-09-12 2014-09-16 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.34 183.3% N/A
2014-08-18 2014-08-20 2014-09-03 Other 0.12 -64.7% N/A
2014-06-12 2014-06-16 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2014-03-13 2014-03-17 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A

NMFC Dividend FAQ

New Mountain Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: NMFC) is a Business Development Company that focuses on private-equity-style buyouts and direct lending to middle-market firms operating in “defensive growth” sectors. It invests $10 million-$125 million per deal, targeting companies with EBITDA of $10 million-$200 million, and seeks majority control. Its capital deployment spans the full capital structure-from first- and second-lien debt to unsecured notes, mezzanine securities, and, in select cases, equity stakes.

What is the Dividend Yield of NMFC?

As of February 2026, NMFC`s dividend yield is 12.86%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.28 USD by the current share price of 7.96.

Does NMFC pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, NMFC paid a dividend of 1.28 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-17 and the payout was 0.32 USD.

How often does NMFC pay dividends?

NMFC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NMFC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-17.

NMFC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NMFC for the next 4 payments are between 0.313 (-2.2%) and 0.331 (+3.4%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will NMFC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.32 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for New Mountain Finance (NMFC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NMFC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for New Mountain Finance (NMFC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of NMFC?

NMFC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.63% per year.
Weak growth: NMFC's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NMFC?

NMFC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 18.4%. If you bought NMFC's shares at 6.94 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.28 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 18.4% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NMFC?

NMFC Payout Consistency is 94.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: New Mountain Finance has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does NMFC have a good Dividend Yield?

NMFC`s 12.86% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NMFC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NMFC is 133.3%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of NMFC?

NMFC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 70.09%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NMFC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in NMFC's Outstanding Shares?

New Mountain Finance's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 223.71% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Significant dilution: Heavy share issuance is diluting existing shareholders. Even if total dividends paid increase, your dividend per share may stagnate or decline.

Has NMFC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Aug 16, 2013 with a ratio of 1:1.

This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2009 1,069,800
2010 1,069,800
2011 2,289,000 +113.97%
2012 2,526,700 +10.38%
2013 4,706,600 +86.27%
2014 5,799,900 +23.23%
2015 6,393,400 +10.23%
2016 6,971,900 +9.05%
2017 7,593,500 +8.92%
2018 7,845,800 +3.32%
2019 9,682,700 +23.41%
2020 9,682,700
2021 11,016,500 +13.78%
2022 10,093,700 -8.38%
2023 11,932,300 +18.22%
2024 12,546,300 +5.15%
2025 125,036,700 +896.6%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-04 02:40