Top-Rated Dividend StocksTop-Rated DividendPositive News SentimentPositive News Ares Capital (ARCC) Dividend Yield, Date & History $19.94 +0.23 (+1.17%) (As of 05:27 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$19.72▼$19.9550-Day Range$18.66▼$19.9252-Week Range$16.95▼$20.17Volume3.47 million shsAverage Volume3.06 million shsMarket Capitalization$11.35 billionP/E Ratio8.63Dividend Yield9.63%Price Target$20.20 DividendStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Dividend SummaryDividend Yield9.63%Annual Dividend$1.92Dividend Increase Track Record 2 YearsAnnualized 3-Year Dividend Growth 3.03%Dividend Payout Ratio 83.12% Next Dividend Payment Dec. 28 Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a daily email that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. Email Address Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryARCC Dividend PaymentsOpen Ares Capital in Dividend Calculator →ARCC Dividend Yield Over Time Open Ares Capital in Dividend Yield Calculator → Ares Capital vs. The CompetitionTypeAres CapitalFinancial CompaniesNASDAQ CompaniesAnnual Dividend$1.92$14.29$1.15Dividend Yield9.63%468.88%477.08%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth3.03%168.68%1,013.68%Track Record2 years5 years6 yearsAres Capital Dividend Payout RatioTypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings83.12%Based on This Year's Estimates82.05%Based on Next Year's Estimates82.76%Based on Cashflow90.90% Ares Capital Dividend History by QuarterAnnouncedPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date10/24/2023Quarterly$0.4810.11%12/14/202312/15/202312/28/20237/25/2023Quarterly$0.489.77%9/14/20239/15/20239/29/20234/25/2023Quarterly$0.4810.6%6/14/20236/15/20236/30/20232/7/2023quarterly$0.489.8%3/14/20233/15/20233/31/20232/9/2022quarterly$0.4810.56%12/14/202212/15/202212/29/20222/9/2022$0.039/14/20229/15/20229/30/2022 Get Dividend Updates for Companies Like Ares CapitalEnter your email address below to receive our daily newsletter that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. 2/9/2022$0.036/14/20226/15/20226/30/20222/9/2022quarterly$0.427.44%3/14/20223/15/20223/31/202210/26/2021quarterly$0.417.7%12/14/202112/15/202112/30/20217/28/2021Quarterly$0.418.05%9/14/20219/15/20219/30/20214/28/2021Quarterly$0.408.26%6/14/20216/15/20216/30/20212/11/2021quarterly$0.409%3/12/20213/15/20213/31/202110/28/2020quarterly$0.4011.5%12/14/202012/15/202012/30/20208/4/2020quarterly$0.4011.09%9/14/20209/15/20209/30/20205/5/2020quarterly$0.4012.89%6/12/20206/15/20206/30/20202/12/2020quarterly$0.408.33%3/13/20203/16/20203/31/202010/30/2019Quarterly$0.429.08%12/13/201912/16/201912/30/20195/1/2019special$0.029.04%12/13/201912/16/201912/27/20195/1/2019special$0.029.04%9/13/20199/16/20199/30/20194/30/2019quarterly$0.409.05%6/13/20196/14/20196/28/20192/12/2019quarterly$0.409.64%3/14/20193/15/20193/29/201910/31/2018quarterly$0.399.59%12/13/201812/14/201812/28/20188/1/2018quarterly$0.399.26%9/13/20189/14/20189/28/20185/2/2018quarterly$0.389.45%6/14/20186/15/20186/29/20182/13/2018quarterly$0.389.58%3/14/20183/15/20183/30/201811/2/2017quarterly$0.389.51%12/14/201712/15/201712/29/20178/2/2017Quarterly$0.389.27%9/14/20179/15/20179/29/20175/3/2017quarterly$0.389.05%6/13/20176/15/20176/30/20172/22/2017quarterly$0.388.56%3/13/20173/15/20173/31/201711/2/2016quarterly$0.389.98%12/13/201612/15/201612/30/20168/3/2016quarterly$0.389.88%9/13/20169/15/20169/30/20165/4/2016quarterly$0.389.96%6/13/20166/15/20166/30/20162/24/2016quarterly$0.383/11/20163/15/20163/31/201611/4/2015quarterly$0.389.7%12/11/201512/15/201512/31/20158/4/2015quarterly$0.389.53%9/11/20159/15/20159/30/20155/4/2015quarterly$0.389.14%6/11/20156/15/20156/30/20152/26/2015quarterly$0.388.79%3/11/20153/13/20153/31/201511/5/2014quarterly$0.389.42%12/11/201412/15/201412/31/20148/5/2014quarterly$0.389.17%9/11/20149/15/20149/30/20145/6/2014quarterly$0.389.07%6/12/20146/16/20146/30/20142/26/2014quarterly$0.388.42%3/12/20143/14/20143/31/201411/5/2013special$0.058.67%3/12/20143/14/20143/28/201411/5/2013quarterly$0.388.67%12/12/201312/16/201312/31/201311/5/2013special$0.058.67%12/12/201312/16/201312/31/20138/6/2013quarterly$0.388.8%9/12/20139/16/20139/30/20135/7/2013quarterly$0.388.38%6/12/20136/14/20136/28/20132/27/2013quarterly$0.388.21%3/13/20133/15/20133/29/2013(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward) Ares Capital Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Ares Capital's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Ares Capital is 9.63%. Learn more on ARCC's dividend yield history. How much is Ares Capital's annual dividend? The annual dividend for ARCC shares is $1.92. Learn more on ARCC's annual dividend history. How often does Ares Capital pay dividends? Ares Capital pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When is Ares Capital's next dividend payment? Ares Capital's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.48 per share will be made to shareholders on Thursday, December 28, 2023. When was Ares Capital's most recent dividend payment? Ares Capital's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.48 per share was made to shareholders on Friday, September 29, 2023. When is Ares Capital's ex-dividend date? Ares Capital's next ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 14, 2023. When was Ares Capital's most recent ex-dividend date? Ares Capital's most recent ex-dividend date was Thursday, September 14, 2023. Is Ares Capital's dividend growing? Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 3.03% per year. What track record does Ares Capital have of raising its dividend? Ares Capital has increased its dividend for the past 2 consecutive years. When did Ares Capital last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.45 on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. What is Ares Capital's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for ARCC is: 83.12% based on the trailing year of earnings 82.05% based on this year's estimates 82.76% based on next year's estimates 90.90% based on cash flow More Dividend Resources from MarketBeat Related Companies: GL Dividend CNA Dividend BCH Dividend REG Dividend KEY Dividend UDR Dividend RNR Dividend KIM Dividend BEN Dividend RGA Dividend Dividend Tools: Dividend Stocks Overview Dividend Investing Guide Dividend Newsletter Dividend Screener Dividend Capture Stocks Dividend Calculator (Web) Dividend Calculator (Excel) Dividend Payout Ratio Calculator Dividend Tax Calculator Dividend Yield Calculator Ex-Dividend Calendar Dividend Announcements Dividend Increases Dividend Cuts Special Dividends Stock Lists: Best Dividend Stocks Blue Chip Stocks Cheap Dividend Stocks Dividend Achievers Dividend Aristocrats Dividend Challengers Dividend Champions Dividend Contenders Dividend ETFs Dividend Kings High-Yield REITs High-Yield Stocks Monthly Dividend Stocks Real Estate Investment Trusts Latest Articles: Disney dividend is back as big investors press for board changesWhat’s next for GM stock: Buybacks and a dividend increaseJ&J, Gilead, BMS: A look at undervalued dividend payers10-year yield is below 4.5%...these dividend growth yields aren’t3 Dividend Champions with room for dividend growth3 healthy dividend stocks for buy and hold investorsDependable dividends: Why utility stocks are on fire5 discounted opportunities for dividend growth investorsStill thinking about buying 3M for its dividend? 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