GBDC Dividend History & Yield
Golub Capital BDC, Inc. · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 50 days) | Dec 30, 2026 | $0.33 | $33.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 (in 141 days) | Mar 31, 2027 | $0.33 | $33.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 232 days) | Jun 30, 2027 | $0.33 | $33.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Sep 13, 2027 (in 323 days) | Sep 29, 2027 | $0.33 | $33.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from GBDC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.32 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much GBDC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 910 | $11,018 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,546 | $55,091 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 9,091 | $110,182 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 10.89%. $10,000 in GBDC would currently pay about $1,089 a year ($91 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
GBDC dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | $0.33 | -15.4% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Dec 9, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | $0.39 | +333.3% |
| Nov 29, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 | $0.09 | -76.9% |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 | $0.39 | +290.0% |
| Aug 16, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 | $0.10 | +100.0% |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Jun 27, 2024 | $0.05 | -16.7% |
| May 15, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | $0.06 | -84.6% |
| May 1, 2024 | Jun 21, 2024 | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 | $0.39 | +457.1% |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | $0.07 | -81.1% |
| Dec 7, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.37 | +428.6% |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | $0.07 | -81.1% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.37 | +825.0% |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | $0.04 | -87.9% |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 29, 2023 | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Mar 2, 2023 | Mar 29, 2023 | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Dec 8, 2022 | Dec 29, 2022 | $0.33 | +10.0% |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 29, 2022 | $0.30 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
GBDC scores 65/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (elevated risk).
3 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
- Yield above 7%
- 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 Golub Capital BDC, Inc.
Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (GBDC) is a Private Debt, business development company and operates as an externally managed closed-end non-diversified management investment company. It invests in debt and minority equity investments in middle-market companies that are, in most cases, sponsored by private equity investors. It typically invests in diversified consumer services, automobiles, healthcare technology, insurance, health care equipment and supplies, hotels, restaurants and leisure, healthcare providers and services, IT services and specialty retails. It seeks to invest in the United States.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: Jun 18, 2010. 73 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
GBDC dividend FAQ
When is GBDC's next ex-dividend date?
GBDC's next ex-dividend date is Dec 14, 2026 (in 50 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.33 per share, expected on Dec 30, 2026.
How often does GBDC pay dividends?
GBDC pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.33 per share with an ex-date of Sep 14, 2026.
What is GBDC's dividend yield?
GBDC's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 11.39%, based on $1.38 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $12.12. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.32 per share, is 10.89%.
How much does GBDC pay per share?
GBDC pays about $0.33 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.32 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $132.00 a year.
Has GBDC grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 3.5% a year (-16.4% over the last year). GBDC did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of GBDC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 10.89%, you would need about 910 shares of GBDC (roughly $11,018 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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