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NMFC Dividend History & Analysis | 9.7% Yield

NMFC has a dividend yield of 9.7% and paid 0.97 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 9.67%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.97
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -11.58%
Overall Dividend Rating 56.92%
Yield on Cost 5y 15.93%
Payout Ratio 103.9%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 26.50%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -10.7% (S&P 500: 18.7%)
Total Return 5y: 60.5% (S&P 500: 113.5%)

Top Dividend Payers in Asset Management & Custody Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
ECC 951 M 30.0% 63.0%
MSIF 799 M 17.1% 70.4%
OCCI 168 M 26.9% 44.1%
OXSQ 172 M 23.5% 41.0%
GGT 143 M 26.5% 32.9%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
ECAT 1,665 M 131% 80.0%
NOAH 807 M 130% 26.0%
FSCO 1,468 M 98.0% 75.0%
BCAT 1,602 M 91.1% 82.5%
MSIF 799 M 90.1% 100%

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NMFC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-16 2025-09-16 2025-09-30 0.32 0% 3.34%
2025-06-16 2025-06-16 2025-06-30 0.32 0% 3.08%
2025-03-17 2025-03-17 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.32 3100% 2.96%
2024-12-17 2024-12-17 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.01 -50% 0.09%
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-09-30 0.02 -93.8% 0.17%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-28 0.32 0% 2.6%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-29 0.32 220% 2.55%
2023-12-21 2023-12-22 2023-12-29 Other 0.1 -72.2% 0.78%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2023-12-29 Other 0.36 0% 2.77%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-09-29 Other 0.36 2.9% 2.87%
2023-06-15 2023-06-16 2023-06-30 Other 0.35 9.4% 2.85%
2023-03-16 2023-03-17 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.32 0% 2.78%
2022-12-15 2022-12-16 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.32 6.7% 2.6%
2022-09-15 2022-09-16 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% 2.36%
2022-06-15 2022-06-16 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% 2.58%
2022-03-16 2022-03-17 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.3 0% 2.23%
2021-12-15 2021-12-16 2021-12-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% 2.25%
2021-09-15 2021-09-16 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% 2.27%
2021-06-15 2021-06-16 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% 2.25%
2021-03-16 2021-03-17 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.3 0% 2.31%
2020-12-15 2020-12-16 2020-12-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% 2.57%
2020-09-15 2020-09-16 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2020-06-15 2020-06-16 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.3 -11.8% N/A
2020-03-12 2020-03-13 2020-03-27 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2019-12-12 2019-12-13 2019-12-27 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2019-09-12 2019-09-13 2019-09-27 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2017-12-28 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2017-06-14 2017-06-16 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2017-03-15 2017-03-17 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2016-12-13 2016-12-15 2016-12-29 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2016-09-14 2016-09-16 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2016-06-14 2016-06-16 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2016-03-15 2016-03-17 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2015-12-14 2015-12-16 2015-12-30 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2015-09-14 2015-09-16 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2015-06-12 2015-06-16 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2015-03-13 2015-03-17 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2014-12-12 2014-12-16 2014-12-30 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2014-09-12 2014-09-16 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.34 183.3% N/A
2014-08-18 2014-08-20 2014-09-03 Other 0.12 -64.7% N/A
2014-06-12 2014-06-16 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2014-03-13 2014-03-17 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2013-12-13 2013-12-17 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A

NMFC Dividend FAQ

New Mountain Finance Corporation (NMFC) is a US-based business development company (BDC) that operates in the Asset Management & Custody Banks sub-industry. As a BDC, NMFC invests in and lends to middle-market companies, generating income through interest and dividend payments.

What is the Dividend Yield of NMFC?

As of September 2025, NMFC`s dividend yield is 9.67%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.97 USD by the current share price of 9.78.

Does NMFC pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, NMFC paid a dividend of 0.97 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-16 and the payout was 0.32 USD.

How often does NMFC pay dividends?

NMFC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NMFC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-16.

Will NMFC pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.32 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for New Mountain Finance (NMFC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NMFC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for New Mountain Finance (NMFC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of NMFC?

NMFC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -11.58% per year.
Negative growth: NMFC's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of NMFC?

NMFC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 15.9%. If you bought NMFC's shares at 6.09 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.97 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 15.9% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NMFC?

NMFC Payout Consistency is 91.8%. 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: New Mountain Finance has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does NMFC have a good Dividend Yield?

NMFC`s 9.67% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NMFC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NMFC is 103.9%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of NMFC?

NMFC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 56.92%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NMFC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in NMFC`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

New Mountain Finance`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.96% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 21.2%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has New Mountain Finance ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2013-08-16 with a factor of 1:1. This reverse stock split decreased the number of shares and increased the price per share by a ratio of 1.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2009 1,069,800
2010 1,069,800
2011 2,289,000 +113.97%
2012 2,526,700 +10.38%
2013 4,706,600 +86.27%
2014 5,799,900 +23.23%
2015 6,393,400 +10.23%
2016 6,971,900 +9.05%
2017 7,593,500 +8.92%
2018 7,845,800 +3.32%
2019 9,682,700 +23.41%
2020 9,682,700
2021 11,016,500 +13.78%
2022 10,093,700 -8.38%
2023 11,932,300 +18.22%
2024 12,546,300 +5.15%
2025 126,733,500 +910.13%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-09-17 02:45