BCSF Dividend History & Yield
Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 (in 7 days) | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.42 | $42.00 | Declared |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (in 98 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.42 | $42.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 189 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.42 | $42.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 280 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.42 | $42.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BCSF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.68 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 32 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much BCSF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 715 | $8,307 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,572 | $41,536 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,143 | $83,071 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 14.45%. $10,000 in BCSF would currently pay about $1,445 a year ($120 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BCSF dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2026 | — | $0.42 | +180.0% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $0.15 | -66.7% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Mar 17, 2025 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | — | $0.45 | +7.1% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | — | $0.42 | +10.5% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | — | $0.38 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | — | $0.38 | +5.6% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | — | $0.36 | +5.9% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2020 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2020 | — | $0.34 | -15.5% |
| Mar 30, 2020 | — | $0.4024 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | — | $0.4024 | +0.0% |
| Sep 27, 2019 | — | $0.4024 | +0.0% |
| Jun 27, 2019 | — | $0.4024 | +0.0% |
| Mar 28, 2019 | — | $0.4024 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | — | $0.4024 | — |
Payout risk check
BCSF scores 85/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (elevated risk).
4 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
- Yield above 12%, far above market norms
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
- Share price down more than 15% over 1 year
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 Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. is business development company specializing in direct loans to middle-market companies. The fund seeks to invest in senior investments with a first or second lien on collateral, senior first lien, stretch senior, senior second lien, unitranche, mezzanine debt, junior securities, other junior investments, and secondary purchases of assets or portfolios that primarily consist of middle-market corporate debt. It typically invests in companies with EBITDA between $10 million and $150 million.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: Dec 28, 2018. 32 payments tracked.
BCSF dividend FAQ
When is BCSF's next ex-dividend date?
BCSF'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 $0.42 per share, expected on Sep 29, 2026.
How often does BCSF pay dividends?
BCSF pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.42 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is BCSF's dividend yield?
BCSF's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 16.25%, based on $1.89 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $11.63. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.68 per share, is 14.45%.
How much does BCSF pay per share?
BCSF pays about $0.42 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.68 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $168.00 a year.
Has BCSF grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 6.8% a year (+5.0% over the last year). BCSF did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of BCSF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 14.45%, you would need about 715 shares of BCSF (roughly $8,307 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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