ARCC dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Dividend yield
Ares Capital's dividend yield of 8.66% is higher than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 3.11%, Ares Capital's dividend yield is 178% higher. The current dividend yield is higher than the historical average of 7.6% of the last 5 years.
Dividend history
Ares Capital has a history of paying dividends since 2004. Our records of ARCC show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has not changed for the last year. But since the stock price has gone up by 6% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 6%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.48 | 9.02% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.48 | 8.85% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.48 | 9.43% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.48 | 9.28% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.48 | 9.6% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.48 | 9.73% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.48 | 7.62% |
Ares Capital dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Ares Capital's payout ratio of 78.7% is above the Financial Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with its Financial Services sector average of 43.8%, Ares Capital's payout ratio is 80% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
ARCC dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| OFS OFS Capital Corp | 14.64% | $1.36 | 64.2% |
| OCSL Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp | 13.8% | $2.12 | 311.8% |
| ARCC Ares Capital Corp | 8.66% | $1.92 | 78.7% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Ares Capital pay a dividend?
Yes, Ares Capital has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. ARCC has been paying dividends since 2004.
When was ARCC's last dividend?
Ares Capital's last dividend ex-date was on Mar 14, 2025. The dividend amount was $0.48 per share.
How much dividend does Ares Capital pay (per share)?
ARCC has paid dividend of $1.92 per share in the last year.
What is Ares Capital's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Ares Capital is 8.66%.
How often does Ares Capital pay dividends?
Ares Capital pays four dividends per year.
What is Ares Capital's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Ares Capital is 78.7%.
Does Ares Capital pay a good dividend?
Ares Capital's dividend yield is higher than the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.