CION Dividend History & Analysis | 15.7% Yield
CION has a dividend yield of 15.7% and paid 1.74 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Yield 12m
15.66%
Payout Ratio
58.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y
33.02%
Consistency Lifetime
98.2%
Yield on Cost 5y
26.93%
Payout FCF
129.5%
Streak Years
5
Dividend Rating
80.34%
Ex-Dividend in 4 days: Buy before Feb 13, 2026 to receive the next dividend.
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Dividend Growth Year over Year
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield
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% |
| OXLC | 1,177 M | 28.3% | 29.2% |
| ECAT | 1,534 M | 22.0% | 36.5% |
| OCCI | 129 M | 24.3% | 30.5% |
| BCAT | 1,540 M | 22.4% | 31.2% |
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
10.47% Yield
GNT
GAMCO Natural Resources
7.98% Yield
7.98% Yield
GAM
General American
11.74% Yield
11.74% Yield
BK
The Bank of New York
2.10% Yield
2.10% Yield
TRIN
Trinity Capital
14.80% Yield
14.80% Yield
TBLD
Thornburg Income
6.56% Yield
6.56% Yield
CION Dividend History: Last 27 Payments (USD) as of February 2026
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate QoQ | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-27 | 0.1 | 0% | N/A | |
| 2026-02-13 | 2026-02-13 | 2026-02-27 | 0.1 | 0% | N/A | |
| 2026-01-16 | 2026-01-16 | 2026-01-30 | 0.1 | -72.2% | 1.05% | |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-15 | Quarterly | 0.36 | 0% | 3.71% |
| 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-16 | Quarterly | 0.36 | 0% | 3.48% |
| 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-16 | Quarterly | 0.36 | 0% | 3.89% |
| 2025-03-28 | 2025-03-28 | 2025-04-11 | Quarterly | 0.36 | 620% | 3.46% |
| 2024-12-30 | 2024-12-30 | 2025-01-27 | Other | 0.05 | -86.1% | 0.44% |
| 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-16 | Quarterly | 0.36 | 0% | 3.16% |
| 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-17 | Quarterly | 0.36 | 620% | 3.03% |
| 2024-06-28 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-07-12 | Other | 0.05 | -86.1% | 0.41% |
| 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-17 | Quarterly | 0.36 | 5.9% | 2.95% |
| 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-28 | Quarterly | 0.34 | 580% | 3.21% |
| 2023-12-28 | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-15 | Other | 0.05 | -66.7% | 0.44% |
| 2023-12-21 | 2023-12-22 | 2024-01-31 | Other | 0.15 | -55.9% | 1.32% |
| 2023-11-30 | 2023-12-01 | 2023-12-15 | Quarterly | 0.34 | 580% | 3.22% |
| 2023-09-28 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-16 | Other | 0.05 | -85.3% | 0.48% |
| 2023-08-31 | 2023-09-01 | 2023-09-15 | Quarterly | 0.34 | 0% | 3.16% |
| 2023-05-31 | 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-15 | Quarterly | 0.34 | 0% | 3.59% |
| 2023-03-23 | 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-31 | Quarterly | 0.34 | 25.9% | 3.56% |
| 2022-12-29 | 2022-12-30 | 2023-01-31 | Other | 0.27 | -12.9% | 2.75% |
| 2022-11-30 | 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-08 | Quarterly | 0.31 | 0% | 3.12% |
| 2022-08-31 | 2022-09-01 | 2022-09-08 | Quarterly | 0.31 | 10.7% | 3.12% |
| 2022-05-31 | 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-08 | Quarterly | 0.28 | 0% | 2.48% |
| 2022-03-22 | 2022-03-23 | 2022-03-30 | Quarterly | 0.28 | 40% | 2.01% |
| 2021-12-15 | 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-23 | Other | 0.2 | -23.1% | 1.58% |
| 2021-11-30 | 2021-12-01 | 2021-12-08 | Quarterly | 0.26 | 0% | 1.85% |
CION Dividend FAQ
CION Investment Corp. (NYSE:CION) is a Business Development Company that focuses on senior secured loan investments-ranging from unitranche and first-lien to mezzanine structures-in U.S. middle-market companies, typically deploying $5-$50 million per deal into firms with $25-$75 million of EBITDA.
What is the Dividend Yield of CION?
As of February 2026, CION`s dividend yield is 15.66%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.74 USD by the current share price of 8.83.Does CION pay a dividend?
As of February 2026, CION paid a dividend of 1.74 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-13 and the payout was 0.1 USD.How often does CION pay dividends?
CION pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CION has issued 7 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-13.CION dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CION for the next 4 payments are between 0.174 (+74.0%) and 0.284 (+184.0%).This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.
Will CION pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.1 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for Cion Investment (CION) is 2026-02-13.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CION?
The next Ex-Dividend date for Cion Investment (CION) is 2026-02-13.What is the Dividend Growth of CION?
CION's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 33.0% per year.
Strong growth: CION's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of CION?
CION's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 26.9%. If you bought CION's shares at 6.46 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.74 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 26.9% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of CION?
CION Payout Consistency is 98.2%.
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: Cion Investment has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does CION have a good Dividend Yield?
CION`s 15.66% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CION?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of CION is 58.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.What is the Dividend Rating of CION?
CION`s Overall Dividend Rating is 80.34%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.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