BBDC Dividend History & Yield
Barings BDC, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 (in 38 days) | Dec 16, 2026 | $0.26 | $26.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 3, 2027 (in 129 days) | Mar 17, 2027 | $0.26 | $26.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 2, 2027 (in 220 days) | Jun 16, 2027 | $0.26 | $26.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Sep 1, 2027 (in 311 days) | Sep 15, 2027 | $0.26 | $26.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BBDC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.04 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much BBDC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,154 | $9,588 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,770 | $47,942 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 11,539 | $95,885 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 12.52%. $10,000 in BBDC would currently pay about $1,252 a year ($104 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BBDC dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | — | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| Jun 3, 2026 | — | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| Mar 4, 2026 | — | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| Dec 3, 2025 | — | $0.26 | -16.1% |
| Sep 3, 2025 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Jun 4, 2025 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Mar 5, 2025 | — | $0.31 | +19.2% |
| Dec 4, 2024 | — | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| Sep 4, 2024 | — | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| Jun 5, 2024 | — | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| Mar 5, 2024 | — | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| Dec 5, 2023 | — | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| Sep 5, 2023 | — | $0.26 | +4.0% |
| Jun 6, 2023 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Mar 7, 2023 | — | $0.25 | +4.2% |
| Dec 6, 2022 | — | $0.24 | +0.0% |
| Sep 6, 2022 | — | $0.24 | +0.0% |
| Jun 7, 2022 | — | $0.24 | +4.3% |
| Feb 15, 2022 | — | $0.23 | +4.5% |
| Nov 23, 2021 | — | $0.22 | +4.8% |
| Sep 7, 2021 | — | $0.21 | +5.0% |
| Jun 8, 2021 | — | $0.20 | +5.3% |
| Mar 9, 2021 | — | $0.19 | +11.8% |
| Nov 24, 2020 | — | $0.17 | +6.2% |
BBDC dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to BBDC's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
BBDC scores 80/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (elevated risk).
3 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
- Yield above 12%, far above market norms
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
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 Barings BDC, Inc.
Barings BDC, Inc. is a publicly traded Real Estate, externally managed investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. It seeks to invest primarily in senior secured loans, first lien debt, unitranche, second lien debt, subordinated debt, equity co-investments and senior secured private debt investments in private middle-market companies that operate across a wide range of industries. It specializes in mezzanine, leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, ESOPs, change of control transactions, acquisition financings, growth financing, and recapitalizations in lower middle market, mature, and later stage companies.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: May 29, 2007. 82 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
BBDC dividend FAQ
When is BBDC's next ex-dividend date?
BBDC's next ex-dividend date is Dec 2, 2026 (in 38 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.26 per share, expected on Dec 16, 2026.
How often does BBDC pay dividends?
BBDC pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.26 per share with an ex-date of Sep 2, 2026.
What is BBDC's dividend yield?
BBDC's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 12.52%, based on $1.04 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $8.31. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.04 per share, is 12.52%.
How much does BBDC pay per share?
BBDC pays about $0.26 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.04 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $104.00 a year.
Has BBDC grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 6.2% a year (-12.6% over the last year). BBDC did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of BBDC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 12.52%, you would need about 1,154 shares of BBDC (roughly $9,588 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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