NMFC Dividend History & Yield
New Mountain Finance Corporation · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 (in 8 days) | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.25 | $25.00 | Declared |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 (in 99 days) | Dec 30, 2026 | $0.25 | $25.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 (in 190 days) | Mar 31, 2027 | $0.25 | $25.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 16, 2027 (in 281 days) | Jun 30, 2027 | $0.25 | $25.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from NMFC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.00 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much NMFC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,200 | $8,832 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,000 | $44,160 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 12,000 | $88,320 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 13.59%. $10,000 in NMFC would currently pay about $1,359 a year ($113 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
NMFC dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.25 | -21.9% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.32 | +0.0% |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.32 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.32 | +0.0% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.32 | +0.0% |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.32 | -3.0% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.33 | -2.9% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.34 | -5.6% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 | $0.36 | +260.0% |
| Dec 21, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.10 | -72.2% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.36 | +2.9% |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.35 | +9.4% |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.32 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.32 | +6.7% |
| Sep 15, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Dec 30, 2021 | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2020 | Dec 30, 2020 | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $0.30 | -11.8% |
| Mar 12, 2020 | Mar 27, 2020 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Dec 12, 2019 | Dec 27, 2019 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Sep 12, 2019 | Sep 27, 2019 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2018 | Dec 28, 2018 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2017 | Dec 28, 2017 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2017 | Sep 29, 2017 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Mar 15, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2016 | Dec 29, 2016 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Mar 15, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2015 | Dec 30, 2015 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Dec 12, 2014 | Dec 30, 2014 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Sep 12, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 | $0.34 | +183.3% |
| Aug 18, 2014 | Sep 3, 2014 | $0.12 | -64.7% |
| Jun 12, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2013 | Dec 31, 2013 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Sep 12, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | $0.34 | +183.3% |
| Aug 16, 2013 | Aug 30, 2013 | $0.12 | -64.7% |
| Jun 12, 2013 | Jun 28, 2013 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2013 | Mar 28, 2013 | $0.34 | +142.9% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | Jan 31, 2013 | $0.14 | -58.8% |
| Dec 12, 2012 | Dec 28, 2012 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Sep 12, 2012 | Sep 28, 2012 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2012 | Jun 29, 2012 | $0.34 | +47.8% |
| May 17, 2012 | May 31, 2012 | $0.23 | -28.1% |
| Mar 13, 2012 | Mar 30, 2012 | $0.32 | +6.7% |
| Dec 13, 2011 | Dec 30, 2011 | $0.30 | +3.4% |
| Sep 13, 2011 | Sep 30, 2011 | $0.29 | +7.4% |
| Aug 18, 2011 | Aug 31, 2011 | $0.27 | — |
Payout risk check
NMFC scores 95/100 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 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 New Mountain Finance Corporation
New Mountain Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: NMFC), a business development company, is a private equity/buyouts and loan fund that specializes in directly investing and lending to middle market companies in defensive growth industries. The fund prefers investing in buyout and middle market companies. It also makes investments in debt securities at all levels of the capital structure, including first and second lien debt, unsecured notes, and mezzanine securities. In some cases, its investments may also include equity interests.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: Aug 18, 2011. 66 payments tracked.
NMFC dividend FAQ
When is NMFC's next ex-dividend date?
NMFC's next ex-dividend date is Sep 16, 2026 (in 8 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.25 per share, expected on Sep 30, 2026.
How often does NMFC pay dividends?
NMFC pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.25 per share with an ex-date of Jun 16, 2026.
What is NMFC's dividend yield?
NMFC's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 16.44%, based on $1.21 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $7.36. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.00 per share, is 13.59%.
How much does NMFC pay per share?
NMFC pays about $0.25 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.00 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $100.00 a year.
Has NMFC grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 0.2% a year (-7.6% over the last year). NMFC did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of NMFC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 13.59%, you would need about 1,200 shares of NMFC (roughly $8,832 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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