ARCC Dividend History & Yield
Ares Capital Corporation · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 (in 7 days) | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.48 | $48.00 | Declared |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (in 98 days) | Dec 30, 2026 | $0.48 | $48.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 189 days) | Mar 31, 2027 | $0.48 | $48.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 280 days) | Jun 30, 2027 | $0.48 | $48.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ARCC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.92 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much ARCC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 625 | $12,313 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,125 | $61,563 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,250 | $123,125 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 9.75%. $10,000 in ARCC would currently pay about $975 a year ($81 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ARCC dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 30, 2024 | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.48 | -5.9% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | Dec 29, 2022 | $0.51 | +10.9% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.46 | +2.2% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.45 | +9.8% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | Dec 30, 2021 | $0.41 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.41 | +2.5% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Dec 30, 2020 | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.40 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
ARCC scores 45/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
- Yield above 7%
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Ares Capital Corporation
Ares Capital Corporation is a business development company specializing in growth capital, acquisition, recapitalization, mezzanine debt, restructurings, rescue financing, and leveraged buyout transactions of middle market companies. It also makes growth capital and general refinancing. It prefers to make investments in companies engaged in sports, media & entertainment, industrials & business services, infrastructure & power, financial institution groups, software & technology, specialty healthcare, consumer, retail & services, energy and the basic and growth manufacturing, consumer products, health care products, and information technology service sectors.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: Dec 22, 2004. 87 payments tracked.
ARCC dividend FAQ
When is ARCC's next ex-dividend date?
ARCC's next ex-dividend date is Sep 15, 2026 (in 7 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.48 per share, expected on Sep 30, 2026.
How often does ARCC pay dividends?
ARCC pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.48 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is ARCC's dividend yield?
ARCC's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 9.75%, based on $1.92 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $19.70. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.92 per share, is 9.75%.
How much does ARCC pay per share?
ARCC pays about $0.48 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.92 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $192.00 a year.
Has ARCC grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 3.7% a year (+0.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of ARCC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 9.75%, you would need about 625 shares of ARCC (roughly $12,313 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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