FSK Dividend History & Yield
FS KKR Capital Corp. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 (in 37 days) | Dec 24, 2026 | $0.44 | $44.00 | Declared |
| Tue, Mar 2, 2027 (in 128 days) | Mar 16, 2027 | $0.44 | $44.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 1, 2027 (in 219 days) | Jun 15, 2027 | $0.44 | $44.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 31, 2027 (in 310 days) | Sep 14, 2027 | $0.44 | $44.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FSK's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.76 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much FSK do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 682 | $7,118 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,410 | $35,591 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,819 | $71,182 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 16.86%. $10,000 in FSK would currently pay about $1,686 a year ($140 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FSK dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | — | $0.44 | +4.8% |
| Jun 17, 2026 | — | $0.42 | -12.5% |
| Mar 18, 2026 | — | $0.48 | -31.4% |
| Dec 3, 2025 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Sep 17, 2025 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Jun 18, 2025 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Mar 19, 2025 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Dec 4, 2024 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Sep 11, 2024 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2024 | — | $0.70 | +1300.0% |
| May 14, 2024 | — | $0.05 | -92.9% |
| Mar 12, 2024 | — | $0.70 | +1300.0% |
| Feb 13, 2024 | — | $0.05 | -92.9% |
| Dec 12, 2023 | — | $0.70 | +1300.0% |
| Nov 14, 2023 | — | $0.05 | -92.9% |
| Sep 12, 2023 | — | $0.70 | +1300.0% |
| Aug 15, 2023 | — | $0.05 | -92.9% |
| Jun 13, 2023 | — | $0.70 | +1300.0% |
| May 16, 2023 | — | $0.05 | -92.9% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | — | $0.70 | +2.9% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.68 | +1.5% |
| Sep 13, 2022 | — | $0.67 | -1.5% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | — | $0.68 | +7.9% |
| Mar 15, 2022 | — | $0.63 | +1.6% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | — | $0.62 | -4.6% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | — | $0.65 | +8.3% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.60 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2021 | — | $0.60 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2020 | — | $0.60 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2020 | — | $0.60 | +0.0% |
| Jun 16, 2020 | — | $0.60 | -21.1% |
| Mar 17, 2020 | — | $0.76 | +0.0% |
| Dec 17, 2019 | — | $0.76 | +0.0% |
| Sep 17, 2019 | — | $0.76 | +0.0% |
| Jun 18, 2019 | — | $0.76 | +0.0% |
| Mar 19, 2019 | — | $0.76 | +0.0% |
| Dec 11, 2018 | — | $0.76 | +111.1% |
| Nov 16, 2018 | — | $0.36 | -52.6% |
| Sep 18, 2018 | — | $0.76 | +0.0% |
| Jun 19, 2018 | — | $0.76 | +0.0% |
| Mar 20, 2018 | — | $0.76 | +0.0% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | — | $0.76 | -14.8% |
| Sep 19, 2017 | — | $0.892 | +0.0% |
| Jun 19, 2017 | — | $0.892 | +0.0% |
| Mar 20, 2017 | — | $0.892 | +0.0% |
| Dec 19, 2016 | — | $0.892 | +0.0% |
| Sep 19, 2016 | — | $0.892 | +0.0% |
| Jun 20, 2016 | — | $0.892 | +0.0% |
| Mar 21, 2016 | — | $0.892 | +0.0% |
| Dec 18, 2015 | — | $0.892 | +0.0% |
| Sep 21, 2015 | — | $0.892 | +0.0% |
| Jun 22, 2015 | — | $0.892 | +0.0% |
| Mar 23, 2015 | — | $0.892 | +201.4% |
| Dec 18, 2014 | — | $0.296 | +0.0% |
| Nov 18, 2014 | — | $0.296 | -26.0% |
| Oct 29, 2014 | — | $0.40 | +35.1% |
| Oct 23, 2014 | — | $0.296 | +0.0% |
| Sep 22, 2014 | — | $0.296 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2014 | — | $0.296 | -26.0% |
| Jul 29, 2014 | — | $0.40 | +35.1% |
| Jul 23, 2014 | — | $0.296 | +0.0% |
| Jun 20, 2014 | — | $0.296 | +0.0% |
| May 27, 2014 | — | $0.296 | +0.0% |
| May 5, 2014 | — | $0.296 | — |
FSK dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Raised 4.8% | $0.42 | $0.44 | Paid |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Cut 12.5% | $0.48 | $0.42 | Paid |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Cut 31.4% | $0.70 | $0.48 | Paid |
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
FSK scores 60/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (elevated risk).
3 warning flags raised:
- Yield above 12%, far above market norms
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
- Share price down more than 30% 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 FS KKR Capital Corp.
FS KKR Capital Corp. is a business development company specializing in investments in debt securities. It provides customized credit solutions to private middle market U.S. companies. It invest primarily in the senior secured debt and, to a lesser extent, the subordinated debt of private middle market U.S. companies. It seeks to purchase interests in loans through secondary market transactions or directly from the target companies as primary market investments. It also seeks to invest in first lien senior secured loans, second lien secured loans and, to a lesser extent, subordinated loans, or mezzanine loans.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: May 5, 2014. 64 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FSK dividend FAQ
When is FSK's next ex-dividend date?
FSK's next ex-dividend date is Dec 1, 2026 (in 37 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.44 per share, expected on Dec 24, 2026.
How often does FSK pay dividends?
FSK pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.44 per share with an ex-date of Sep 16, 2026.
What is FSK's dividend yield?
FSK's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 19.54%, based on $2.04 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $10.44. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.76 per share, is 16.86%.
How much does FSK pay per share?
FSK pays about $0.44 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.76 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $176.00 a year.
Has FSK grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 3.6% a year (-27.1% over the last year). FSK did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of FSK do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 16.86%, you would need about 682 shares of FSK (roughly $7,118 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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