BBDC — Barings BDC, Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Financial Services sector| Metric | BBDC | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 13.93% | 3.27% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 12.86% | 5.31% |
| Payout Ratio | 101.8% | 36.0% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 16 | 13 |
| 1Y Total Return | -1.3% | 8.8% |
Grades compare this stock to Financial Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
14.42%
3-Year Growth
7.80%
5-Year Growth
12.86%
10-Year Growth
-6.62%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Mar 4, 2026
Last Payment
Mar 11, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | $0.2600 | 0.00% |
| Dec 3, 2025 | $0.2600 | -16.13% |
| Sep 3, 2025 | $0.3100 | 0.00% |
| Jun 4, 2025 | $0.3100 | 0.00% |
| Mar 5, 2025 | $0.3100 | +19.23% |
| Dec 4, 2024 | $0.2600 | 0.00% |
| Sep 4, 2024 | $0.2600 | 0.00% |
| Jun 5, 2024 | $0.2600 | 0.00% |
| Mar 5, 2024 | $0.2600 | 0.00% |
| Dec 5, 2023 | $0.2600 | 0.00% |
| Sep 5, 2023 | $0.2600 | +4.00% |
| Jun 6, 2023 | $0.2500 | 0.00% |
| Mar 7, 2023 | $0.2500 | +4.17% |
| Dec 6, 2022 | $0.2400 | 0.00% |
| Sep 6, 2022 | $0.2400 | 0.00% |
| Jun 7, 2022 | $0.2400 | +4.35% |
| Feb 15, 2022 | $0.2300 | +4.55% |
| Nov 23, 2021 | $0.2200 | +4.76% |
| Sep 7, 2021 | $0.2100 | +5.00% |
| Jun 8, 2021 | $0.2000 | +5.26% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
101.8%
HighFCF Payout Ratio
47.9%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $0.25 | -$7.75M |
| Q2 2025 | $0.28 | $36.97M |
| Q3 2025 | $0.32 | $16.48M |
| Q4 2025 | $0.27 | $204.53M |
Peer Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Barings BDC, Inc. pay a dividend?
Yes, Barings BDC, Inc. (BBDC) pays a quarterly dividend with a yield of 13.93%.
What is BBDC's dividend yield?
BBDC's current dividend yield is 13.93%. The annual dividend is $1.14.
When is BBDC's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for BBDC has not been announced yet.
How many years has Barings BDC, Inc. increased its dividend?
Barings BDC, Inc. has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years.
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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 March 23, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.