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Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) currently offers a dividend yield of 9.46% as of December 16, 2025. The company distributed $1.92 per share in dividends over the past 12 months, representing a 3.7%% increase compared to the previous year. With a payout ratio of 96.2%%, the company demonstrates a strong commitment to dividend payments, though this may limit reinvestment opportunities. Investors can expect the next quarterly dividend payment around Mar 30, 2026.
Current Dividend
$1.92
Annual payment per share
Yield
9.46%
Annual return from dividends
Payout Ratio
96.2%
High RiskHigh ratio may not be sustainable
5-Year Growth
3.7%
Annual increase (2020 - 2025)
Next Dividend Payment
March
QuarterlyEst: Mar 30, 2026
Dividend Status: Developing Dividend History
Companies with consistent dividend growth are often financially healthy and demonstrate long-term commitment to shareholder returns.
2025-12-15 | $0.48 | 2025-12-30 | 2025-10-28 | 9.21% | Quarterly |
2025-09-15 | $0.48 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-07-29 | 9.01% | Quarterly |
2025-06-13 | $0.48 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-04-29 | 8.92% | Quarterly |
2025-03-14 | $0.48 | 2025-03-31 | 2025-02-05 | 9.02% | Quarterly |
2024-12-13 | $0.48 | 2024-12-30 | 2024-10-30 | 8.85% | Quarterly |
2024-09-13 | $0.48 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-07-30 | 9.43% | Quarterly |
2024-06-14 | $0.48 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-05-01 | 9.28% | Quarterly |
2024-03-14 | $0.48 | 2024-03-29 | 2024-02-07 | 9.60% | Quarterly |
2023-12-14 | $0.48 | 2023-12-28 | 2023-10-24 | 9.73% | Quarterly |
2023-09-14 | $0.48 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-07-25 | 10.10% | Quarterly |
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