ARCC Dividend Calculator
Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) currently yields 10.34% and paid $1.92 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly, with 5 consecutive years of maintained or increased payouts. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$18.56
Dividend Yield
10.34%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$1.92
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+3.7%
Raise Streak
5 yrs
Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from ARCC
Portfolio Value
$163,286
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$1,392
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — ARCC
Projected Income from ARCC
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $1,655 | $138 | 951.2 | $17,655 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $2,521 | $210 | 1398.8 | $26,634 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $3,522 | $294 | 1886.3 | $36,846 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $4,680 | $390 | 2419.2 | $48,480 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $6,019 | $502 | 3003.8 | $61,755 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $7,571 | $631 | 3647.3 | $76,926 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $9,371 | $781 | 4357.6 | $94,289 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $11,459 | $955 | 5144.1 | $114,189 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $13,885 | $1,157 | 6017.3 | $137,032 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $16,706 | $1,392 | 6989.2 | $163,286 |
ARCC Dividend Per Share by Year
ARCC Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-30 | $0.48 |
| 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-31 | $0.48 |
| 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-30 | $0.48 |
| 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-30 | $0.48 |
| 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-30 | $0.48 |
| 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-31 | $0.48 |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-30 | $0.48 |
| 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-30 | $0.48 |
| 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-28 | $0.48 |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-29 | $0.48 |
| 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-28 | $0.48 |
| 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-29 | $0.48 |
| 2023-06-14 | 2023-06-30 | $0.48 |
| 2023-03-14 | 2023-03-31 | $0.48 |
| 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-29 | $0.48 |
| 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-29 | $0.03 |
| 2022-09-14 | 2022-09-30 | $0.43 |
| 2022-09-14 | 2022-09-30 | $0.03 |
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-30 | $0.03 |
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-30 | $0.42 |
| 2022-03-14 | 2022-03-31 | $0.42 |
| 2022-03-14 | 2022-03-31 | $0.03 |
| 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-30 | $0.41 |
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-09-30 | $0.41 |
| 2021-06-14 | 2021-06-30 | $0.40 |
| 2021-03-12 | 2021-03-31 | $0.40 |
| 2020-12-14 | 2020-12-30 | $0.40 |
| 2020-09-14 | 2020-09-30 | $0.40 |
ARCC Dividend FAQ
How much does ARCC pay in dividends per share?
Ares Capital Corporation paid $1.92 per share over the trailing 12 months on a quarterly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does ARCC pay dividends?
ARCC pays dividends quarterly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is ARCC's dividend yield?
At the last close of $18.56, ARCC yields approximately 10.34% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is ARCC's dividend growth rate?
ARCC's dividend per share has compounded at 3.7% per year over the last 5 years (-0.2% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much ARCC do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $1.92 per share per year, roughly 625 shares — about $11,600.00 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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