ARCC is Ares Capital Corporation (Financial Services). Trading at $20.02. Current dividend yield: 9.66%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.92 |
| Current yield | 9.66% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 15, 2026(in 13 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.4800 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 3.71% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 55.56% |
| Payout ratio | 143% |
| Market cap | $14.30B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | $0.4800 |
| 2026-06-15 | $0.4800 |
| 2026-03-13 | $0.4800 |
| 2025-12-15 | $0.4800 |
| 2025-09-15 | $0.4800 |
| 2025-06-13 | $0.4800 |
| 2025-03-14 | $0.4800 |
| 2024-12-13 | $0.4800 |
About ARCC
Ares Capital Corp is a United States-based closed-ended specialty finance company. Its investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. The company focuses on investing in first lien senior secured loans (including unitranche loans, which are loans that combine both senior and subordinated debt, generally in a first lien position) and second lien senior secured loans. In addition to senior secured loans, the company also invests in subordinated loans and preferred equity, it also makes common equity investments.
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Frequently asked
What is ARCC's dividend yield?
ARCC (Ares Capital Corporation) currently has a dividend yield of 9.66%, which works out to about $1.92 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is ARCC's next ex-dividend date?
ARCC's next ex-dividend date is Sep 15, 2026 (in 13 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did ARCC last pay a dividend?
ARCC's most recent dividend payment date was Jun 30, 2026.
How often does ARCC pay dividends?
ARCC pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is ARCC growing its dividend?
ARCC has been growing its dividend at a 55.56% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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