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Ares Capital (ARCC) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$19.44 +0.09 (+0.47%)
Closing price 04:00 PM Eastern
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$19.42 -0.02 (-0.10%)
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Ares Capital Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
9.88%
Annual Dividend
$1.92
Upcoming Ex-Dividend Date
Dec. 15
Upcoming Payment Date
Dec. 29
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
3.71%
Dividend Payout Ratio
157.38%

Ares Capital (ARCC) pays quarterly dividends, with an annual dividend of $1.92 per share and a dividend yield of 9.88%. Investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Tuesday, December 15, 2026 will receive the next quarterly payment of $0.48 per share, scheduled for Tuesday, December 29, 2026. The company currently pays out 157.38% of its earnings and 95.70% of its cash flow as dividends.

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ARCC Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of Ares Capital's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

ARCC Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks Ares Capital's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

Ares Capital vs. The Competition

Compare Ares Capital's annual dividend and yield with averages for Finance and NASDAQ companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeAres CapitalFinance CompaniesNASDAQ Companies
Annual Dividend$1.92$0.07$1.79
Dividend Yield9.85%4.83%4.41%

Ares Capital Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings157.38%
Based on This Year's Estimate102.13%
Based on Next Year's Estimate100.00%
Based on Cashflow95.43%

Ares Capital Dividend History by Quarter

Dividend Date
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AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
10/27/2026quarterly$0.48 - 10.4%12/15/202612/15/202612/29/2026
7/29/2026quarterly$0.48 - 9.91%9/15/20269/15/20269/30/2026
4/28/2026quarterly$0.48 - 10.31%6/15/20266/15/20266/30/2026
2/4/2026quarterly$0.48 - 10.75%3/13/20263/13/20263/31/2026
10/28/2025quarterly$0.48 - 9.45%12/15/202512/15/202512/30/2025
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7/29/2025quarterly$0.48 - 9.01%9/15/20259/15/20259/30/2025
4/29/2025quarterly$0.48 - 9.3%6/13/20256/13/20256/30/2025
2/5/2025quarterly$0.48 - 8.06%3/14/20253/14/20253/31/2025

This table shows Ares Capital's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

Ares Capital Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for Ares Capital is 9.85%. Learn more on ARCC's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for ARCC shares is $1.92. Learn more on ARCC's annual dividend history.

Ares Capital pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Ares Capital's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.48 per share will be made to shareholders on Tuesday, December 29, 2026.

Ares Capital's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.48 per share was made to shareholders on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

Ares Capital's next ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 15, 2026.

Ares Capital's most recent ex-dividend date was Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 3.71% per year.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.45 on Wednesday, February 9, 2022.

The dividend payout ratio for ARCC is:
  • 157.38% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 102.13% based on this year's estimates
  • 100.00% based on next year's estimates
  • 95.43% based on cash flow

Ares Capital's dividend yield of 9.87% is higher than the average Finance company that issues a dividend. ARCC has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks 5.42, making it a leading dividend payer. Ares Capital's dividend payout ratio of 157.38% may not be sustainable.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Ares Capital stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.

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