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TCPC Dividend History & Analysis | 20.9% Yield

TCPC has a dividend yield of 20.9% and paid 1.19 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 20.88%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.19
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.55%
Overall Dividend Rating 67.70%
Yield on Cost 5y 19.90%
Payout Ratio 111.2%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 10.37%

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: -24% (S&P 500: 14%)
Total Return 5y: -4.6% (S&P 500: 103%)

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)
OXLC 1,504 M 40.7% 63.0%
ECC 772 M 32.1% 56.7%
OCCI 137 M 35.0% 47.9%
FSK 4,226 M 23.0% 43.5%
OXSQ 148 M 25.7% 36.8%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
MSIF 799 M 261% 100%
FSCO 1,281 M 179% 87.5%
REFI 271 M 99.4% 88.0%
RWAY 357 M 92.7% 88.8%
BXSL 6,087 M 79.8% 90.0%

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MCI
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BXSL
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MAIN
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ECAT
BlackRock ESG
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TCPC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of November 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 Quarterly 0.25 0% 3.73%
2025-06-16 2025-06-16 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.25 0% 3.32%
2025-03-17 2025-03-17 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.25 -43.2% 3.19%
2024-12-17 2024-12-17 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.44 29.4% 5.04%
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.34 0% 3.91%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.34 0% 3.12%
2024-03-13 2024-03-14 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.34 0% 3.26%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.34 240% 2.86%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.1 -70.6% 0.83%
2023-06-15 2023-06-16 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.34 6.3% 3.09%
2023-03-16 2023-03-17 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.32 540% 3.23%
2022-12-28 2022-12-29 2023-01-12 Other 0.05 -84.4% 0.39%
2022-12-15 2022-12-16 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.32 6.7% 2.55%
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% 2.42%
2022-03-16 2022-03-17 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.3 0% 2.19%
2021-12-16 2021-12-17 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.3 0% 2.21%
2021-09-15 2021-09-16 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% 2.17%
2021-06-15 2021-06-16 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% 2.06%
2021-03-16 2021-03-17 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.3 0% 2.01%
2020-12-16 2020-12-17 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.3 0% 2.48%
2020-09-15 2020-09-16 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.3 -16.7% N/A
2020-06-15 2020-06-16 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2020-03-16 2020-03-17 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2019-12-16 2019-12-17 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2019-09-13 2019-09-16 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2018-12-14 2018-12-17 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2018-03-15 2018-03-16 2018-03-30 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2017-06-14 2017-06-16 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2017-03-15 2017-03-17 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2016-12-14 2016-12-16 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2016-09-14 2016-09-16 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2016-06-14 2016-06-16 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2016-03-15 2016-03-17 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2015-12-15 2015-12-17 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2015-09-14 2015-09-16 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2015-06-12 2015-06-16 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2015-03-17 2015-03-19 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.36 -12.2% N/A
2014-12-04 2014-12-08 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.41 13.9% N/A
2014-09-12 2014-09-16 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.36 -12.2% N/A
2014-06-16 2014-06-18 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.41 13.9% N/A
2014-03-13 2014-03-17 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.36 -12.2% N/A
2013-12-06 2013-12-10 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.41 13.9% N/A
2013-09-05 2013-09-09 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A

TCPC Dividend FAQ

BlackRock TCP Capital Corp. (NASDAQ:TCPC) operates as a Business Development Company (BDC) that concentrates on direct equity and debt placements in U.S. middle-market firms. Typical commitments range from $10 million to $35 million into companies valued between $100 million and $1.5 billion, with a clear preference for equity stakes that provide ownership control. Its sector coverage is broad, spanning communication services, retail, energy, healthcare, biotech, and a variety of technology and industrial niches.

What is the Dividend Yield of TCPC?

As of November 2025, TCPC`s dividend yield is 20.88%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.19 USD by the current share price of 5.70.

Does TCPC pay a dividend?

As of November 2025, TCPC paid a dividend of 1.19 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-16 and the payout was 0.25 USD.

How often does TCPC pay dividends?

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

Will TCPC pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.25 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for BlackRock TCP Capital (TCPC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for TCPC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for BlackRock TCP Capital (TCPC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of TCPC?

TCPC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.55% per year.
Strong growth: TCPC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of TCPC?

TCPC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 19.9%. If you bought TCPC's shares at 5.98 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.19 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 19.9% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of TCPC?

TCPC Payout Consistency is 94.9%. 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: BlackRock TCP Capital has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does TCPC have a good Dividend Yield?

TCPC`s 20.88% Dividend Yield is considered as exceptionally high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of TCPC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of TCPC is 111.2%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of TCPC?

TCPC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 67.70%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

TCPC Outstanding Shares Analysis

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

BlackRock TCP Capital`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 21.33% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 33.3%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has BlackRock TCP Capital ever had a Stock Split?

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Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2011 21,475,600
2012 21,477,600 +0.01%
2013 36,199,900 +68.55%
2014 48,711,400 +34.56%
2015 48,746,500 +0.07%
2016 53,041,900 +8.81%
2017 58,844,400 +10.94%
2018 58,767,400 -0.13%
2019 58,668,400 -0.17%
2020 57,767,300 -1.54%
2021 57,767,300
2022 57,767,300
2023 57,767,300
2024 85,326,000 +47.71%
2025 85,042,900 -0.33%

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: 2025-10-24 02:30