OXLC Dividend History & Analysis | 28.3% Yield

OXLC has a dividend yield of 28.3% and paid 3.88 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 28.26%
Payout Ratio 93.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 30.55%
Consistency Lifetime 92.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 29.24%
Payout FCF 41.2%
Streak Years 15
Dividend Rating 94.65%
Ex-Dividend in 4 days: Buy before Feb 13, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -43%
Total Return 5y: -16.3%

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 5y
ECC 709 M 24.3% 44.7%
ECAT 1,534 M 22.0% 36.5%
OCCI 129 M 24.3% 30.5%
BCAT 1,540 M 22.4% 31.2%
GGT 151 M 22.2% 25.9%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ECAT 1,534 M 144% 91.7%
FSCO 1,204 M 105% 90.0%
OPFI 831 M 108% 100%
SUNS 126 M 90.5% 100%
OWL 21,322 M 60.1% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Asset Management & Custody Banks

BUI
BlackRock Utility
 10.47% Yield
GNT
GAMCO Natural Resources
 7.98% Yield

OXLC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-03-31 2026-03-31 2026-03-31 Monthly 0.4 0% N/A
2026-03-17 2026-03-17 2026-03-31 Monthly 0.4 0% N/A
2026-02-13 2026-02-13 2026-02-27 Monthly 0.4 0% N/A
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 2026-01-30 Monthly 0.4 0% 2.75%
2025-12-17 2025-12-17 2025-12-31 Monthly 0.4 0% 2.98%
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-11-28 Monthly 0.4 0% 2.78%
2025-10-17 2025-10-17 2025-10-31 Monthly 0.4 -11.1% 2.68%
2025-09-16 2025-09-16 2025-09-30 Monthly 0.45 400% 2.61%
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-08-29 Monthly 0.09 0% 2.65%
2025-07-17 2025-07-17 2025-07-31 Monthly 0.09 0% 2.22%
2025-06-16 2025-06-16 2025-06-30 Monthly 0.09 0% 2.1%
2025-05-16 2025-05-16 2025-05-30 Monthly 0.09 0% 1.84%
2025-04-16 2025-04-16 2025-04-30 Monthly 0.09 0% 2.03%
2025-03-17 2025-03-17 2025-03-31 Monthly 0.09 0% 1.9%
2025-02-14 2025-02-14 2025-02-28 Monthly 0.09 0% 1.77%
2025-01-17 2025-01-17 2025-01-31 Monthly 0.09 0% 1.77%
2024-12-17 2024-12-17 2024-12-31 Monthly 0.09 0% 1.75%
2024-11-15 2024-11-15 2024-11-29 Monthly 0.09 0% 1.7%
2024-10-17 2024-10-17 2024-10-31 Monthly 0.09 0% 1.73%
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-09-30 Monthly 0.09 0% 1.71%
2024-08-16 2024-08-16 2024-08-30 Monthly 0.09 0% 1.73%
2024-07-17 2024-07-17 2024-07-31 Monthly 0.09 12.5% 1.62%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-28 Monthly 0.08 0% 1.46%
2024-05-16 2024-05-17 2024-05-31 Monthly 0.08 0% 1.49%
2024-04-15 2024-04-16 2024-04-30 Monthly 0.08 0% 1.59%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-29 Monthly 0.08 0% 1.58%
2024-02-14 2024-02-15 2024-02-29 Monthly 0.08 0% 1.55%
2024-01-16 2024-01-17 2024-01-31 Monthly 0.08 0% 1.59%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2023-12-29 Monthly 0.08 0% 1.63%
2023-11-15 2023-11-16 2023-11-30 Monthly 0.08 0% 1.59%
2023-10-16 2023-10-17 2023-10-31 Monthly 0.08 0% 1.6%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-09-29 Monthly 0.08 0% 1.6%
2023-08-16 2023-08-17 2023-08-31 Monthly 0.08 0% 1.52%
2023-07-14 2023-07-17 2023-07-31 Monthly 0.08 6.7% 1.59%
2023-06-15 2023-06-16 2023-06-30 Monthly 0.075 0% 1.5%
2023-05-16 2023-05-17 2023-05-31 Monthly 0.075 0% 1.46%
2023-04-13 2023-04-14 2023-04-28 Monthly 0.075 0% 1.44%
2023-03-16 2023-03-17 2023-03-31 Monthly 0.075 0% 1.46%
2023-02-13 2023-02-14 2023-02-28 Monthly 0.075 0% 1.26%
2023-01-13 2023-01-17 2023-01-31 Monthly 0.075 0% 1.34%
2022-12-15 2022-12-16 2022-12-30 Monthly 0.075 0% 1.48%
2022-11-15 2022-11-16 2022-11-30 Monthly 0.075 0% 1.37%
2022-10-14 2022-10-17 2022-10-31 Monthly 0.075 0% 1.46%
2022-09-15 2022-09-16 2022-09-30 Monthly 0.075 0% 1.25%
2022-08-16 2022-08-17 2022-08-31 Monthly 0.075 0% 1.18%
2022-07-14 2022-07-15 2022-07-29 Monthly 0.075 0% 1.23%
2022-06-15 2022-06-16 2022-06-30 Monthly 0.075 0% 1.22%
2022-05-16 2022-05-17 2022-05-31 Monthly 0.075 0% 1.17%
2022-04-13 2022-04-15 2022-04-29 Monthly 0.075 0% 1.06%
2022-03-16 2022-03-17 2022-03-31 Monthly 0.075 0% 1.06%

OXLC Dividend FAQ

Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: OXLC) is a closed-ended investment fund launched on June 9 2010 and managed by Oxford Lane Management LLC. The fund’s mandate is to invest in fixed-income securities, primarily through securitization vehicles that hold senior secured loans to below-investment-grade or unrated companies.

What is the Dividend Yield of OXLC?

As of February 2026, OXLC`s dividend yield is 28.26%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.88 USD by the current share price of 11.11.

Does OXLC pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, OXLC paid a dividend of 3.88 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-31 and the payout was 0.4 USD.

How often does OXLC pay dividends?

OXLC pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, OXLC has issued 15 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-31.

OXLC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for OXLC for the next 4 payments are between 0.205 (-48.8%) and 0.211 (-47.3%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will OXLC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.4 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-31. The next Ex-Dividend date for Oxford Lane Capital (OXLC) is 2026-02-13.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for OXLC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Oxford Lane Capital (OXLC) is 2026-02-13.

What is the Dividend Growth of OXLC?

OXLC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 30.6% per year.
Strong growth: OXLC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of OXLC?

OXLC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 29.2%. If you bought OXLC's shares at 13.27 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.88 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 29.2% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of OXLC?

OXLC Payout Consistency is 92.1%. 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: Oxford Lane Capital has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does OXLC have a good Dividend Yield?

OXLC`s 28.26% Dividend Yield is considered as exceptionally high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of OXLC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of OXLC is 93.8%. 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 OXLC?

OXLC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 94.65%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

OXLC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in OXLC's Outstanding Shares?

Oxford Lane Capital's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 46.7% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Significant dilution: Heavy share issuance is diluting existing shareholders. Even if total dividends paid increase, your dividend per share may stagnate or decline.

Has OXLC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Sep 8, 2025 with a ratio of 1:5.

This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2012 29,789,000
2013 15,700,000 -47.3%
2014 15,700,000
2015 17,840,000 +13.63%
2016 6,303,100 -64.67%
2017 28,767,300 +356.4%
2018 42,552,400 +47.92%
2019 58,494,900 +37.47%
2020 17,341,400 -70.35%
2021 22,224,800 +28.16%
2022 30,152,900 +35.67%
2023 40,436,900 +34.11%
2024 50,455,600 +24.78%
2025 87,025,900 +72.48%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-03 04:23