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OCSL Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

OCSL's dividend history, current yield (14.1%), dividend growth rate (12.6%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Asset Management & Custody Banks).

Yield 12m 14.06%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.99
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 12.61%
Overall Dividend Rating 89.69%
Yield on Cost 5y 25.78%
Payout Ratio 95.2%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 91.1%
Total Return 12m: -16.28%
Total Return 5y: 78.57%
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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.

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)
FFN 282 M 19.3% 64.4%
DFN 557 M 20.7% 48.0%
OXSQ 159 M 22.2% 35.7%
PNNT 434 M 14.5% 50.5%
GAIN 518 M 16.4% 38.7%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
NOAH 803 M 130% 21.4%
FSCO 1,434 M 98.0% 75.0%
BXSL 7,144 M 55.3% 80.0%
RWAY 386 M 63.6% 78.8%
OWL 28,963 M 51.2% 100%

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BBDC
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OCSL Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of July 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-06-16 2025-06-16 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.42 -10.6% 3%
2025-03-17 2025-03-17 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.47 -14.5% 3.07%
2024-12-16 2024-12-16 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.55 0% 3.56%
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.55 0% 3.42%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.55 0% 2.91%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.55 -11.3% 2.86%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.62 12.7% 3.08%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.55 0% 2.73%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.55 0% 2.84%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.55 -42.7% 3.01%
2022-12-14 2022-12-15 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.96 88.2% 14.01%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.51 3% 7.66%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.495 3.1% 7.62%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.48 3.2% 6.6%
2021-12-14 2021-12-15 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.465 6.9% 6.34%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.435 11.5% 6.08%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.39 8.3% 5.7%
2021-03-12 2021-03-15 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.36 9.1% 5.76%
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.33 4.8% 6%
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.315 10.5% 6.36%
2020-06-12 2020-06-15 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.285 0% N/A
2020-03-12 2020-03-13 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.285 0% N/A
2019-12-12 2019-12-13 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.285 0% N/A
2019-09-12 2019-09-13 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.285 0% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.285 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.285 0% N/A
2018-12-14 2018-12-17 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.285 0% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-15 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.285 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.285 11.8% N/A
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-03-30 Quarterly 0.255 -32% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.375 525% N/A
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.06 -66.7% N/A
2017-02-13 2017-02-15 2017-02-28 Monthly 0.18 0% N/A
2017-01-11 2017-01-13 2017-01-31 Monthly 0.18 0% N/A
2016-12-13 2016-12-15 2016-12-30 Monthly 0.18 0% N/A
2016-11-10 2016-11-15 2016-11-30 Monthly 0.18 0% N/A
2016-10-12 2016-10-14 2016-10-31 Monthly 0.18 0% N/A
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-09-30 Monthly 0.18 0% N/A
2016-08-11 2016-08-15 2016-08-31 Monthly 0.18 0% N/A
2016-07-13 2016-07-15 2016-07-29 Monthly 0.18 0% N/A
2016-06-13 2016-06-15 2016-06-30 Monthly 0.18 0% N/A
2016-05-11 2016-05-13 2016-05-31 Monthly 0.18 0% N/A
2016-04-13 2016-04-15 2016-04-29 Monthly 0.18 0% N/A
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-03-31 Monthly 0.18 0% N/A
2016-02-10 2016-02-12 2016-02-26 Monthly 0.18 0% N/A
2016-01-13 2016-01-15 2016-01-28 Monthly 0.18 0% N/A
2015-12-11 2015-12-15 2015-12-30 Monthly 0.18 0% N/A
2015-11-12 2015-11-16 2015-11-30 Monthly 0.18 0% N/A

OCSL Dividend FAQ

Does OCSL pay a dividend?

Yes, as of July 2025, OCSL paid a dividend of 1.99 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-06-16 and the payout was 0.42 USD.

What is the Dividend Yield of OCSL?

As of July 2025, OCSL`s dividend yield is 14.06%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.99 USD by the current share price of 13.75.

How often does OCSL pay dividends?

OCSL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), OCSL has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for OCSL?

The next ex-dividend date for Oaktree Specialty (OCSL) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of OCSL?

OCSL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 12.6% per year.
Strong growth: OCSL's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of OCSL?

OCSL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 25.8%. If you bought OCSL's shares at 7.70 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.99 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 25.8% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of OCSL?

OCSL Payout Consistency is 91.1%. 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: Oaktree Specialty has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does OCSL have a good Dividend Yield?

OCSL`s 14.06% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of OCSL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of OCSL is 95.2%. 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.

What is the Dividend Rating of OCSL?

OCSL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 89.69%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

OCSL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in OCSL`s Outstanding Shares?

Oaktree Specialty`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 7.40% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Oaktree Specialty ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2023-01-23 with a factor of 1:3. This reverse stock split decreased the number of shares and increased the price per share by a ratio of 0.33.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2007 4,160,300
2008 7,520,700 +80.77%
2009 12,626,800 +67.89%
2010 18,213,700 +44.25%
2011 26,971,000 +48.08%
2012 34,226,300 +26.9%
2013 49,972,000 +46%
2014 53,710,300 +7.48%
2015 52,684,300 -1.91%
2016 47,617,700 -9.62%
2017 46,987,000 -1.32%
2018 46,987,000
2019 46,987,000
2020 46,987,000
2021 60,127,000 +27.97%
2022 61,142,100 +1.69%
2023 77,840,000 +27.31%
2024 82,245,000 +5.66%
2025 85,916,000 +4.46%

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 per year (typically quarterly).
  • 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.