OCSL Dividend History - Oaktree Specialty Lending

Track the latest OCSL dividend history! 13.56% Dividend Yield, 12.61% Annual Growth - Explore OCSL's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 13.56%
Cash Amount 12m 2.20
Dividend Growth 5y avg 12.61%
Dividend Rating 96.06%
Yield on Cost 5y 23.66%
Payout Ratio current 96.4%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 91.1%
Total Return 12m: -8.93%
#184 in Group
Total Return 5y: 72.28%
#57 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
OCSL 1,323m 13.6% 23.7%
OXLC 2,058m 28.6% 37.8%
ECC 939m 22.3% 30.9%
FFN 265m 21.5% 32.7%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
OCSL 1,323m 12.6% 96.1%
NOAH 760m 130% 67.2%
VCTR 4,401m 46.6% 79.6%
OWL 36,054m 51.2% 76.9%

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

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2024-12-16 2024-12-16 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.55 3.56%
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.55 3.42%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.55 2.91%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.55 -11.3% 2.86%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2023-12-29 QUARTERLY 0.62 12.7% 3.08%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.55 2.73%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.55 2.84%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.55 -42.7% 3.01%
2022-12-14 2022-12-15 2022-12-30 QUARTERLY 0.96 88.2% 14.01%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.51 3% 7.66%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.495 3.1% 7.62%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.48 3.2% 6.6%
2021-12-14 2021-12-15 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.465 6.9% 6.34%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.435 11.5% 6.08%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.39 8.3% 5.7%
2021-03-12 2021-03-15 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.36 9.1% 5.76%
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.33 4.8% 6%
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.315 10.5% 6.36%
2020-06-12 2020-06-15 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.285 6.36%
2020-03-12 2020-03-13 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.285 6.82%
2019-12-12 2019-12-13 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.285
2019-09-12 2019-09-13 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.285
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.285
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.285
2018-12-14 2018-12-17 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.285
2018-09-13 2018-09-15 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.285
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.285 11.8%
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-03-30 Quarterly 0.255 -32%
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.375
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.375 525%
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.06
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.06 -66.7%
2017-02-13 2017-02-15 2017-02-28 Monthly 0.18
2017-01-11 2017-01-13 2017-01-31 Monthly 0.18
2016-12-13 2016-12-15 2016-12-30 Monthly 0.18
2016-11-10 2016-11-15 2016-11-30 Monthly 0.18
2016-10-12 2016-10-14 2016-10-31 Monthly 0.18
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-09-30 Monthly 0.18
2016-08-11 2016-08-15 2016-08-31 Monthly 0.18
2016-07-13 2016-07-15 2016-07-29 Monthly 0.18

OCSL Dividend History - FAQ

Does OCSL pay dividends?

Yes, as of February 2025, OCSL paid a dividend of 2.20 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2024-12-16.

What is the Dividend Yield of OCSL?

As of February 2025, OCSL`s dividend yield is 13.56%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.20 USD by the current share price of 16.03.

How often does OCSL pay dividends?

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

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for OCSL?

The next ex-dividend date for Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth Rate of OCSL?

OCSL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 12.61% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of OCSL?

OCSL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 23.66%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Oaktree Specialty Lending five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (2.20) divided by the purchase price five years ago (9.30):

What is the Payout Consistency of OCSL?

OCSL Payout Consistency is 91.1%.
Highly consistent: Oaktree Specialty Lending has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does OCSL have a good Dividend Yield?

OCSL`s 13.56% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for a NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of OCSL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of OCSL is 96.4%. Very high - REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Otherwise, proceed with caution.

What is the Dividend Rating of OCSL?

OCSL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 96.06%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: OCSL Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of OCSL`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Oaktree Specialty Lending are growing at a rate of 11.85% 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 Oaktree Specialty Lending ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2023-01-23 with a factor of 1:3. This reverse stock split decreased the number of shares and increased the price per share by a ratio of 0.33.
Year Number of Shares (Mill.) Growth Rate
2007 4160300
2008 7520700 +80.77%
2009 12626800 +67.89%
2010 18213700 +44.25%
2011 26971000 +48.08%
2012 34226300 +26.9%
2013 49972000 +46%
2014 53710300 +7.48%
2015 52684300 -1.91%
2016 47617700 -9.62%
2017 46987000 -1.32%
2018 46987000
2019 46987000
2020 46987000
2021 60127000 +27.97%
2022 61142100 +1.69%
2023 77840000 +27.31%
2024 82245000 +5.66%