TCPC Dividend History & Yield
BlackRock TCP Capital Corp. · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 (in 52 days) | Dec 30, 2026 | $0.17 | $17.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 (in 143 days) | Mar 31, 2027 | $0.17 | $17.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 16, 2027 (in 234 days) | Jun 30, 2027 | $0.17 | $17.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Sep 15, 2027 (in 325 days) | Sep 29, 2027 | $0.17 | $17.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from TCPC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.68 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much TCPC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,765 | $7,094 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 8,824 | $35,471 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 17,648 | $70,941 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 16.92%. $10,000 in TCPC would currently pay about $1,692 a year ($141 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
TCPC dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.17 | -32.0% |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.25 | -13.8% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.29 | -34.1% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.44 | +29.4% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 | $0.34 | -42.4% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.59 | +34.1% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.44 | +29.4% |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.34 | +6.2% |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.32 | +540.0% |
| Dec 28, 2022 | Jan 12, 2023 | $0.05 | -84.4% |
| 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 16, 2021 | Dec 31, 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% |
TCPC dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | Cut 32.0% | $0.25 | $0.17 | Paid |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Cut 13.8% | $0.29 | $0.25 | 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
TCPC 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 BlackRock TCP Capital Corp.
BlackRock TCP Capital Corp. is a business development company specializing in direct equity and debt investments in middle-market, small businesses, debt securities, senior secured loans, junior loans, originated loans, mezzanine, senior debt instruments, bonds, and secondary-market investments. It typically invests in communication services, public relations services, television, wireless telecommunication services, apparel, textile mills, restaurants, retailing, energy, oil and gas extraction, Patent owners and Lessors, Federal and Federally- Sponsored Credit agencies, insurance, hospital and healthcare centers, Biotechnology, engineering services, heavy electrical equipment, tax…
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: Jun 13, 2012. 59 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
TCPC dividend FAQ
When is TCPC's next ex-dividend date?
TCPC's next ex-dividend date is Dec 16, 2026 (in 52 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.17 per share, expected on Dec 30, 2026.
How often does TCPC pay dividends?
TCPC pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.17 per share with an ex-date of Sep 16, 2026.
What is TCPC's dividend yield?
TCPC's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 18.91%, based on $0.76 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $4.02. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.68 per share, is 16.92%.
How much does TCPC pay per share?
TCPC pays about $0.17 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.68 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $68.00 a year.
Has TCPC grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 8.7% a year (-42.0% over the last year). TCPC did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of TCPC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 16.92%, you would need about 1,765 shares of TCPC (roughly $7,094 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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