GBDC Dividend History & Analysis | 10.8% Yield
GBDC has a dividend yield of 10.8% and paid 1.38 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Asset Management & Custody Banks
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECAT NYSE BlackRock ESG Capital |
1,374 M | 21.60% | 34.24% |
| BCAT NYSE BlackRock Capital |
1,517 M | 20.89% | 32.00% |
| TRIN NASDAQ Trinity Capital |
1,582 M | 16.14% | 32.41% |
| TRIN NYSE Trinity Capital |
1,582 M | 16.14% | 32.41% |
| TYG NYSE Tortoise Energy |
1,122 M | 12.21% | 34.08% |
| FSK NYSE FS KKR Capital |
3,286 M | 17.46% | 19.69% |
| FSCO NYSE FS Credit Opportunities |
1,078 M | 13.42% | 27.07% |
| BCSF NYSE Bain Capital Specialty |
740 M | 14.95% | 22.79% |
| GSBD NYSE Goldman Sachs BDC |
1,083 M | 16.18% | 16.00% |
| CGBD NASDAQ Carlyle Secured Lending |
782 M | 13.41% | 17.96% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASA NYSE ASA Gold Precious Metals |
1,073 M | 43.50% | 99.2% |
| ECAT NYSE BlackRock ESG Capital |
1,374 M | 43.18% | 91.7% |
| BCAT NYSE BlackRock Capital |
1,517 M | 37.69% | 100.0% |
| AAMI NYSE Acadian Asset Management |
3,230 M | 41.58% | 97.5% |
| KBDC NYSE Kayne Anderson BDC |
856 M | 35.03% | 100.0% |
| SLRC NASDAQ SLR Investment |
672 M | 32.70% | 98.3% |
| VCTR NASDAQ Victory Capital Holdings |
6,785 M | 22.44% | 91.7% |
| BXSL NYSE Blackstone Secured Lending |
5,687 M | 25.33% | 90.8% |
| STEP NASDAQ Stepstone |
6,315 M | 21.60% | 98.9% |
| ARES NYSE Ares Management |
41,210 M | 20.24% | 91.7% |
GBDC Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-14 | 2026-09-14 | 2026-09-29 | Quarterly | 0.33 | 0% | 2.64% |
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-29 | Quarterly | 0.33 | 0% | 2.54% |
| 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-30 | Quarterly | 0.33 | -15.4% | 2.77% |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-30 | Quarterly | 0.39 | 0% | 2.8% |
| 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-29 | Quarterly | 0.39 | 0% | 2.7% |
| 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-27 | Quarterly | 0.39 | 0% | 2.62% |
| 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-28 | Quarterly | 0.39 | 0% | 2.54% |
| 2024-12-09 | 2024-12-09 | 2024-12-27 | Quarterly | 0.39 | +680% | 2.57% |
| 2024-11-29 | 2024-11-29 | 2024-12-13 | Other | 0.05 | -87.2% | 0.32% |
| 2024-08-30 | 2024-08-30 | 2024-09-27 | Quarterly | 0.39 | +680% | 2.65% |
| 2024-08-16 | 2024-08-16 | 2024-09-13 | Other | 0.05 | 0% | 0.35% |
| 2024-06-13 | 2024-06-13 | 2024-06-27 | Other | 0.05 | -16.7% | 0.32% |
| 2024-05-15 | 2024-05-16 | 2024-06-14 | Other | 0.06 | -84.6% | 0.36% |
| 2024-05-01 | 2024-05-02 | 2024-06-21 | Quarterly | 0.39 | 0% | 2.29% |
| 2024-02-29 | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-29 | Quarterly | 0.39 | +457.1% | 2.51% |
| 2024-02-14 | 2024-02-15 | 2024-03-15 | Other | 0.07 | -81.1% | 0.46% |
| 2023-12-07 | 2023-12-08 | 2023-12-29 | Quarterly | 0.37 | +428.6% | 2.54% |
| 2023-11-30 | 2023-12-01 | 2023-12-15 | Other | 0.07 | -81.1% | 0.47% |
| 2023-08-31 | 2023-09-01 | 2023-09-29 | Quarterly | 0.37 | +825% | 2.56% |
| 2023-08-17 | 2023-08-18 | 2023-09-15 | Other | 0.04 | -87.9% | 0.27% |
| 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-02 | 2023-06-29 | Quarterly | 0.33 | 0% | 2.55% |
| 2023-03-02 | 2023-03-03 | 2023-03-29 | Quarterly | 0.33 | 0% | 2.43% |
| 2022-12-08 | 2022-12-09 | 2022-12-29 | Quarterly | 0.33 | +10% | 2.52% |
| 2022-09-01 | 2022-09-02 | 2022-09-29 | Quarterly | 0.3 | 0% | 2.21% |
| 2022-06-02 | 2022-06-03 | 2022-06-29 | Quarterly | 0.3 | 0% | 2.16% |
| 2022-03-03 | 2022-03-04 | 2022-03-29 | Quarterly | 0.3 | 0% | 1.94% |
| 2021-12-09 | 2021-12-10 | 2021-12-30 | Quarterly | 0.3 | 0% | 2% |
GBDC Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, GBDC's dividend yield is 10.76%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.38 USD by the current share price of 12.54.
As of September 2026, GBDC paid a dividend of 1.38 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-14 and the payout was 0.33 USD.
GBDC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GBDC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-14.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GBDC for the next payments are between 0.251 (-23.9%) and 0.334 (+1.2%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 9.27%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.33 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-14. The next Ex-Dividend date for Golub Capital BDC (GBDC) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Golub Capital BDC (GBDC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
GBDC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.00% per year. Strong growth: GBDC's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
GBDC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 15.2%. If you bought GBDC's shares at 9.06 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.38 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 15.2% of your original purchase price.
GBDC Payout Consistency is 97.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Golub Capital BDC has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
GBDC's 10.76% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of GBDC is 97.2%. Very high - REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Otherwise, proceed with caution.
GBDC's Overall Dividend Rating is 63.86%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
GBDC Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-09-17 18:55 UTC