ARCC — Ares Capital Corporation
Dividend Grades
vs Financial Services sector| Metric | ARCC | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.02% | 2.64% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 3.71% | 5.86% |
| Payout Ratio | 103.2% | 34.4% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 23 | 12 |
| 1Y Total Return | +2.2% | 14.8% |
Grades compare this stock to Financial Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
0.00%
3-Year Growth
0.88%
5-Year Growth
3.71%
10-Year Growth
2.03%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
Jun 15, 2026
Next Payment
Jun 30, 2026
Last Ex-Date
Mar 13, 2026
Last Payment
Mar 31, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.4800 | 0.00% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.4800 | 0.00% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.4800 | 0.00% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.4800 | 0.00% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.4800 | 0.00% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.4800 | 0.00% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.4800 | 0.00% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.4800 | 0.00% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.4800 | 0.00% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.4800 | 0.00% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.4800 | 0.00% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.4800 | 0.00% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.4800 | 0.00% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.4800 | -5.88% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $0.5100 | +10.87% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | $0.4600 | +2.22% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | $0.4500 | 0.00% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | $0.4500 | +9.76% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $0.4100 | 0.00% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | $0.4100 | +2.50% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
103.2%
HighFCF Payout Ratio
117.5%
HighFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $0.36 | $182.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $0.52 | $347.00M |
| Q3 2025 | $0.57 | $365.00M |
| Q4 2025 | $0.41 | $248.00M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
Peer Comparison
Compare ARCC:
About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 7, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.