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Yield 12m 16.56%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.71
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 16.58%
Overall Dividend Rating 84.16%
Yield on Cost 5y 44.75%
Payout Ratio 87.6%
Payout Frequency 12m 7
Payout Consistency 78.0%
Total Return 12m: 15.41%
#43 in Group
Total Return 5y: 175.47%
#18 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
SAR 361m 16.6% 44.8%
OXLC 1,932m 33.2% 78.2%
ECC 806m 26.0% 79.2%
LFE 47m 16.6% 79.2%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
SAR 361m 16.6% 87.6%
NOAH 841m 130% 43.9%
ECAT 1,496m 131% 55.2%
FSCO 1,206m 98.0% -

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SAR Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-06-05 2025-06-05 2025-06-24 Monthly 0.25
2025-05-06 2025-05-06 2025-05-22 Monthly 0.25
2025-04-08 2025-04-08 2025-04-24 Monthly 0.25 -66.2% 1.1%
2025-03-06 2025-03-06 2025-03-25 Quarterly 0.74 3.05%
2024-12-04 2024-12-04 2024-12-19 Quarterly 0.74 3.06%
2024-09-11 2024-09-11 2024-09-26 Quarterly 0.74 3.21%
2024-06-13 2024-06-13 2024-06-27 Quarterly 0.74 1.4% 3.13%
2024-03-12 2024-03-13 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.73 1.4% 3.15%
2023-12-08 2023-12-11 2023-12-28 Quarterly 0.72 1.4% 2.76%
2023-09-13 2023-09-14 2023-09-28 Quarterly 0.71 1.4% 2.74%
2023-06-12 2023-06-13 2023-06-29 Quarterly 0.7 1.4% 2.59%
2023-03-15 2023-03-16 2023-03-30 Quarterly 0.69 1.5% 2.78%
2022-12-14 2022-12-15 2023-01-04 Quarterly 0.68 25.9% 2.61%
2022-09-13 2022-09-14 2022-09-29 Quarterly 0.54 1.9% 2.05%
2022-06-13 2022-06-14 2022-06-29 Quarterly 0.53 2.04%
2022-03-11 2022-03-14 2022-03-28 Quarterly 0.53 1.93%
2022-01-03 2022-01-04 2022-01-19 Quarterly 0.53 1.9% 1.83%
2021-09-13 2021-09-14 2021-09-28 Quarterly 0.52 18.2% 1.83%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-06-29 Quarterly 0.44 2.3% 1.71%
2021-04-07 2021-04-08 2021-04-22 Quarterly 0.43 2.4% 1.65%
2021-01-25 2021-01-26 2021-02-10 Quarterly 0.42 2.4% 1.82%
2020-10-23 2020-10-26 2020-11-10 Quarterly 0.41 2.5% 2.1%
2020-07-24 2020-07-27 2020-08-12 Quarterly 0.4 -28.6% 2.33%
2020-01-23 2020-01-24 2020-02-06 Quarterly 0.56
2019-09-12 2019-09-13 2019-09-26 Quarterly 0.56 1.8%
2019-06-12 2019-06-13 2019-06-27 Quarterly 0.55 1.9%
2019-03-13 2019-03-14 2019-03-28 Quarterly 0.54 1.9%
2018-12-14 2018-12-17 2019-01-02 Quarterly 0.53 1.9%
2018-09-14 2018-09-17 2018-09-27 Quarterly 0.52 2%
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-06-27 Quarterly 0.51 2%
2018-03-13 2018-03-14 2018-03-26 Quarterly 0.5 2%
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2017-12-27 Quarterly 0.49 2.1%
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-09-26 Quarterly 0.48 2.1%
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-06-27 Quarterly 0.47 2.2%
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-03-28 Quarterly 0.46 2.2%
2017-01-27 2017-01-31 2017-02-09 Quarterly 0.45 2.3%
2016-10-27 2016-10-31 2016-11-09 Quarterly 0.44 120%
2016-08-22 2016-08-24 2016-09-05 Other 0.2 -53.5%
2016-07-27 2016-07-29 2016-08-09 Quarterly 0.43 4.9%
2016-04-13 2016-04-15 2016-04-27 Quarterly 0.41

SAR Dividend FAQ

Does SAR pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, SAR paid a dividend of 3.71 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-06-05.

What is the Dividend Yield of SAR?

As of April 2025, SAR`s dividend yield is 16.56%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.71 USD by the current share price of 22.85.

How often does SAR pay dividends?

SAR pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), SAR has issued 7 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SAR?

The next ex-dividend date for Saratoga Investment (SAR) is 2025-05-06.

What is the Dividend Growth of SAR?

SAR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 16.6% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SAR?

SAR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 44.8%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Saratoga Investment five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (3.71) divided by the purchase price five years ago (8.29):

What is the Payout Consistency of SAR?

SAR Payout Consistency is 78.0%.
Moderately consistent: Saratoga Investment has a good track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does SAR have a good Dividend Yield?

SAR`s 16.56% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for a NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SAR?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SAR is 87.6%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.

What is the Dividend Rating of SAR?

SAR`s Overall Dividend Rating is 84.16%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

SAR Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SAR`s Outstanding Shares?

Saratoga Investment`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 4.30% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has Saratoga Investment ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2010-08-13 with a factor of 1:10. This reverse stock split decreased the number of shares and increased the price per share by a ratio of 0.1.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2007 829,100
2008 829,100
2009 905,200 +9.18%
2010 2,752,900 +204.12%
2011 3,310,000 +20.24%
2012 3,970,400 +19.95%
2013 4,851,500 +22.19%
2014 5,379,600 +10.89%
2015 5,632,000 +4.69%
2016 5,727,900 +1.7%
2017 6,040,300 +5.45%
2018 7,480,100 +23.84%
2019 10,036,100 +34.17%
2020 11,169,800 +11.3%
2021 11,450,900 +2.52%
2022 11,893,200 +3.86%
2023 13,052,900 +9.75%
2024 13,790,000 +5.65%