BBDC Dividend History & Analysis | 12.1% Yield
BBDC has a dividend yield of 12.1% and paid 1.04 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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BBDC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | 2026-09-02 | 2026-09-09 | Quarterly | 0.26 | 0% | 2.88% |
| 2026-06-03 | 2026-06-03 | 2026-06-10 | Quarterly | 0.26 | 0% | 3.1% |
| 2026-03-04 | 2026-03-04 | 2026-03-11 | Quarterly | 0.26 | 0% | 3.14% |
| 2025-12-04 | 2025-12-04 | 2025-12-10 | Quarterly | 0.26 | -16.1% | 3% |
| 2025-09-03 | 2025-09-03 | 2025-09-10 | Quarterly | 0.31 | +520% | 3.27% |
| 2025-06-04 | 2025-06-04 | 2025-06-11 | Quarterly | 0.05 | 0% | 0.56% |
| 2025-03-05 | 2025-03-05 | 2025-03-12 | Quarterly | 0.05 | -80.8% | 0.51% |
| 2024-12-04 | 2024-12-04 | 2024-12-11 | Quarterly | 0.26 | 0% | 2.65% |
| 2024-09-04 | 2024-09-04 | 2024-09-11 | Quarterly | 0.26 | 0% | 2.66% |
| 2024-06-05 | 2024-06-05 | 2024-06-12 | Quarterly | 0.26 | 0% | 2.65% |
| 2024-03-05 | 2024-03-06 | 2024-03-13 | Quarterly | 0.26 | 0% | 2.73% |
| 2023-12-05 | 2023-12-06 | 2023-12-13 | Quarterly | 0.26 | 0% | 2.97% |
| 2023-09-05 | 2023-09-06 | 2023-09-13 | Quarterly | 0.26 | +4% | 2.87% |
| 2023-06-06 | 2023-06-07 | 2023-06-14 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 3.25% |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-15 | Quarterly | 0.25 | +4.2% | 2.96% |
| 2022-12-06 | 2022-12-07 | 2022-12-14 | Quarterly | 0.24 | 0% | 2.73% |
| 2022-09-06 | 2022-09-07 | 2022-09-14 | Quarterly | 0.24 | 0% | 2.51% |
| 2022-06-07 | 2022-06-08 | 2022-06-15 | Quarterly | 0.24 | +4.3% | 2.37% |
| 2022-02-15 | 2022-02-16 | 2022-02-23 | Quarterly | 0.23 | +4.5% | 2.12% |
| 2021-11-23 | 2021-11-24 | 2021-12-01 | Quarterly | 0.22 | 0% | 2% |
BBDC Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, BBDC's dividend yield is 12.12%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.04 USD by the current share price of 8.80.
As of September 2026, BBDC paid a dividend of 1.04 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-02 and the payout was 0.26 USD.
BBDC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BBDC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-02.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BBDC for the next payments are between 0.195 (-25.0%) and 0.263 (+1.2%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 10.4%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.26 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for Barings BDC (BBDC) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Barings BDC (BBDC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
BBDC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -4.01% per year. Negative growth: BBDC's dividend growth is negative and declining.
BBDC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 15.6%. If you bought BBDC's shares at 6.67 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.04 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 15.6% of your original purchase price.
BBDC Payout Consistency is 93.5%. 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: Barings BDC has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
BBDC's 12.12% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of BBDC is 92.9%. 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.
BBDC's Overall Dividend Rating is 45.16%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
BBDC 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: 2026-09-20 02:05 UTC