NASDAQ: ARCC
Ares Capital Corp Stock Dividend Yield & Dates

ARCC dividend stability and growth

Last Dividend per share
$0.4800
Forward Dividend yield
8.92%
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Dividend Stability Dividend
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Consistent Dividend Growth Dividend

ARCC dividend yield vs industry/market

Company
8.92%
Industry
6.4%
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Top 75% Dividend Dividend
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Top 25% Dividend Dividend

ARCC dividend payout ratio

Ares Capital Corp paid out 94.1% of its earnings over the trailing twelve months.

Retained earnings
5.9%
Payout ratio
94.1%
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Dividend Payout Ratio Dividend

ARCC vs Asset Management Stocks

TickerDiv. YieldStable?Drop Count (L10Y)Payout Ratio
ARCC8.92%Yes0+94.10%
CG2.27%No12+46.20%
PFG3.90%No1+62.00%
CRBG1.47%0+91.20%
BEN4.24%No1+185.30%

ARCC dividend dates

Next dividend payment date
Jun 30, 2025
Last ex-dividend date
Jun 13, 2025

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Ares Capital Dividends FAQ

Does Ares Capital pay a dividend?

Yes, ARCC has paid a dividend within the past 3 months.


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What is Ares Capital's Dividend Payment Date?

Ares Capital's next dividend payment date is on 2025-06-30, when Ares Capital shareholders who owned ARCC shares before 2025-06-13 will receive a dividend payment of $0.4800 per share. Add ARCC to your watchlist to be reminded of ARCC's next dividend payment.

Is Ares Capital's dividend stable?

Yes, ARCC's dividend has been stable for the last 10 years.

Does Ares Capital have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?

No, ARCC's past year earnings per share was $2.04, and their annual dividend per share is $1.92. ARCC's dividend payout ratio is 94.1%, which is not sustainable.

How much is Ares Capital's dividend?

ARCC pays a dividend of $1.92 per share. ARCC's annual dividend yield is 8.92%. Ares Capital's dividend is higher than the US industry average of 6.4%, and it is higher than the US market average of 3.44%.

What is Ares Capital's Ex-Dividend Date?

Ares Capital's previous ex-dividend date was on 2025-06-13. Ares Capital shareholders who own ARCC stock before this date will receive Ares Capital's next dividend payment of $0.4800 per share on 2025-06-30. Ares Capital's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet. Add ARCC to your watchlist to be reminded before ARCC's ex-dividend date.

Is Ares Capital's dividend showing long-term growth?

Yes, ARCC's' dividend has been growing over the last 10 years.
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