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GBDC GOLUB CAPITAL BDC dividend history, payout ratio & dates

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GOLUB CAPITAL BDC's most recent quarterly dividend was on Feb 29, 2024 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.39 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $1.46 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 8.48% based on its recent close price. The latest dividend has grown by $0.02, or 5% from the previous payment.

Key dates

  • GBDC last dividend date: Feb 29, 2024
  • GBDC next dividend date: May 1, 2024
GBDC dividend stats
DPS
$1.46
Dividend yield
8.55%
Payout ratio
80.2%
vs. Financial Services sector
Dividend yield
3.38%
Payout ratio
39.5%

Dividend yield

What is GOLUB CAPITAL BDC current dividend yield

GBDC has a dividend yield of 8.48% which is above the Financial Services sector and the industry average. If we compare it with its Financial Services sector average of 3.38%, GOLUB CAPITAL BDC's dividend yield is 151% higher. The current dividend yield is similar to the historical average of 8.6% of the last 5 years.

Dividend history

What is GBDC dividend payout history and dates

GOLUB CAPITAL BDC has been paying dividends since 2010. GBDC has issued seven dividends in the last twelve months. This includes four regular and three special dividends. The annualized DPS has grown by 16% for the last year. But since the stock price has gone up by 30% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 11%.

Recent dividends

Ex-date Payment date Declared on Amount Type
Feb 29, 2024 Mar 29, 2024 Jan 17, 2024 $0.39 normal
Feb 14, 2024 Mar 15, 2024 Feb 2, 2024 $0.07 special
Dec 7, 2023 Dec 29, 2023 Nov 17, 2023 $0.37 normal
Nov 30, 2023 Dec 15, 2023 Nov 17, 2023 $0.07 special
Aug 31, 2023 Sep 29, 2023 Aug 7, 2023 $0.37 normal
Aug 17, 2023 Sep 15, 2023 Aug 7, 2023 $0.04 special
Jun 1, 2023 Jun 29, 2023 May 5, 2023 $0.33 normal
Mar 2, 2023 Mar 29, 2023 Feb 8, 2023 $0.33 normal
Dec 8, 2022 Dec 29, 2022 Nov 18, 2022 $0.33 normal
Sep 1, 2022 Sep 29, 2022 Aug 5, 2022 $0.3 normal
Jun 2, 2022 Jun 29, 2022 May 6, 2022 $0.3 normal
Mar 3, 2022 Mar 29, 2022 Feb 4, 2022 $0.3 normal
Dec 9, 2021 Dec 30, 2021 Nov 29, 2021 $0.3 normal
Sep 7, 2021 Sep 29, 2021 Aug 9, 2021 $0.29 normal
Jun 10, 2021 Jun 29, 2021 May 7, 2021 $0.29 normal
Mar 4, 2021 Mar 30, 2021 Feb 5, 2021 $0.29 normal
Sep 4, 2020 Sep 29, 2020 Aug 4, 2020 $0.29 normal
Jun 8, 2020 Jun 29, 2020 Apr 9, 2020 $0.29 normal
Mar 5, 2020 Mar 27, 2020 Feb 4, 2020 $0.33 normal
Dec 11, 2019 Dec 30, 2019 Nov 22, 2019 $0.33 normal
Dec 11, 2019 Dec 30, 2019 Nov 22, 2019 $0.13 special
Aug 16, 2019 Sep 27, 2019 Aug 6, 2019 $0.32 normal
Jun 6, 2019 Jun 28, 2019 May 7, 2019 $0.32 normal
Mar 6, 2019 Mar 28, 2019 Feb 5, 2019 $0.32 normal
Dec 11, 2018 Dec 28, 2018 Nov 27, 2018 $0.12 special
Dec 11, 2018 Dec 28, 2018 Nov 27, 2018 $0.32 normal
Sep 6, 2018 Sep 28, 2018 Aug 7, 2018 $0.32 normal
Jun 7, 2018 Jun 28, 2018 May 4, 2018 $0.32 normal
Mar 7, 2018 Mar 30, 2018 Feb 6, 2018 $0.32 normal
Dec 11, 2017 Dec 28, 2017 Nov 17, 2017 $0.32 normal
Dec 11, 2017 Dec 28, 2017 Nov 17, 2017 $0.08 special
Sep 1, 2017 Sep 29, 2017 Aug 2, 2017 $0.32 normal
Jun 2, 2017 Jun 29, 2017 May 4, 2017 $0.32 normal
Mar 3, 2017 Mar 30, 2017 Feb 7, 2017 $0.32 normal
Dec 8, 2016 Dec 29, 2016 Nov 14, 2016 $0.25 normal
Dec 8, 2016 Dec 29, 2016 Nov 14, 2016 $0.32 normal
Aug 31, 2016 Sep 29, 2016 Aug 3, 2016 $0.32 normal
Jun 2, 2016 Jun 29, 2016 May 3, 2016 $0.32 normal
Mar 3, 2016 Mar 30, 2016 Feb 2, 2016 $0.32 normal

GOLUB CAPITAL BDC dividend payout ratio

What is GOLUB CAPITAL BDC dividend payout ratio compared to the sector

Payout ratio

GBDC has a payout ratio of 80.2% which is higher than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Financial Services sector average of 39.5%, GOLUB CAPITAL BDC's payout ratio is 103% higher.

Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)

Frequently asked questions

Does GOLUB CAPITAL BDC pay a dividend?

Yes, GOLUB CAPITAL BDC has been paying dividends for the last 14 years.

When is GOLUB CAPITAL BDC's next dividend?

GBDC hasn't announced its next dividend date yet, however if we take into account its recent dividend schedule, it is likely that its next dividend will be in May 2024.

When was GBDC's last dividend?

GOLUB CAPITAL BDC's last regular dividend was on Feb 29, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.39 per share.

How much dividend does GOLUB CAPITAL BDC pay (per share)?

GBDC has paid dividend of $1.46 per share in the last year.

What is GOLUB CAPITAL BDC's dividend yield?

GOLUB CAPITAL BDC's current dividend yield is 8.48%.

How often does GOLUB CAPITAL BDC pay dividends?

GOLUB CAPITAL BDC pays four dividends per year (excluding specials).

What is GOLUB CAPITAL BDC's dividend payout ratio?

GOLUB CAPITAL BDC's dividend payout ratio is 80.2%.

Does GOLUB CAPITAL BDC pay a good dividend?

GOLUB CAPITAL BDC's dividend yield is more than the Financial Services sector average.