GSBD Goldman Sachs BDC dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Goldman Sachs BDC's most recent dividend was on Mar 31, 2025 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.48 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $1.83 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 16.76% based on its recent close price. The latest dividend has increased by $0.03, or 7% from the prior payment.
Key dates
- GSBD last dividend date: Mar 31, 2025
GSBD dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Dividend yield
GSBD has a dividend yield of 16.76% which is higher than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 3.25%, Goldman Sachs BDC's dividend yield is 416% higher. The historical 5-year average of GSBD's dividend yield is 11.6%, which is lower than the current one.
Dividend history
Goldman Sachs BDC has been paying dividends since 2015. GSBD has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has increased by 1.7% for the last twelve months. And since the stock price has gone down by 30% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 46%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.48 | 15.74% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.45 | 14.88% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.45 | 13.08% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.45 | 11.98% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.45 | 12.03% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.45 | 12.15% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.45 | 12.38% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | $0.45 | 12.97% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.45 | 13.2% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.45 | 12.92% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.45 | 12.33% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | $0.45 | 10.97% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | $0.45 | 9.66% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | $0.45 | 10.21% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | $0.45 | 10.55% |
| Aug 13, 2021 | $0.05 | 10.11% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | $0.45 | 9.7% |
| May 13, 2021 | $0.05 | 9.79% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | $0.45 | 9.48% |
| Feb 11, 2021 | $0.05 | 10.19% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $0.45 | 9.46% |
| Sep 29, 2020 | $0.45 | 11.74% |
| Jun 29, 2020 | $0.45 | 11.16% |
| Mar 30, 2020 | $0.45 | 14.39% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | $0.45 | 8.36% |
| Sep 27, 2019 | $0.45 | 8.92% |
| Jun 27, 2019 | $0.45 | 9.37% |
| Mar 28, 2019 | $0.45 | 8.69% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.45 | 9.55% |
| Sep 27, 2018 | $0.45 | 8.09% |
| Jun 28, 2018 | $0.45 | 8.75% |
| Mar 28, 2018 | $0.45 | 9.46% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.45 | 8.12% |
| Sep 28, 2017 | $0.45 | 7.82% |
| Jun 28, 2017 | $0.45 | 7.93% |
| Mar 29, 2017 | $0.45 | 7.35% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.45 | 7.86% |
| Sep 28, 2016 | $0.45 | 8.26% |
| Jun 28, 2016 | $0.45 | 9.03% |
| Mar 29, 2016 | $0.45 | 9.21% |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.45 | 9.31% |
| Sep 28, 2015 | $0.45 | 7.22% |
| Jun 26, 2015 | $0.45 | 3.89% |
| Mar 27, 2015 | $0.45 | 2.18% |
Goldman Sachs BDC dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
GSBD has a payout ratio of 332.7% which is higher than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 44%, Goldman Sachs BDC's payout ratio is 656% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
GSBD dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSBD Goldman Sachs BDC Inc | 16.76% | $1.83 | 332.7% |
| OFS OFS Capital Corp | 15.4% | $1.36 | 64.2% |
| OCSL Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp | 14.44% | $2.12 | 311.8% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Goldman Sachs BDC pay a dividend?
Yes, Goldman Sachs BDC has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. GSBD has been paying dividends since 2015.
When was GSBD's last dividend?
Goldman Sachs BDC's last regular dividend was on Mar 31, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.48 per share.
How much dividend does Goldman Sachs BDC pay (per share)?
GSBD has paid dividend of $1.83 per share in the last year.
What is Goldman Sachs BDC's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Goldman Sachs BDC is 16.76%.
How often does Goldman Sachs BDC pay dividends?
Goldman Sachs BDC has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Goldman Sachs BDC's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Goldman Sachs BDC is 332.7%.
Does Goldman Sachs BDC pay a good dividend?
Goldman Sachs BDC's dividend yield is higher than the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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