FSK Dividend History & Analysis | 15.7% Yield

FSK has a dividend yield of 15.7% and paid 2.8 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 15.72%
Payout Ratio 1.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.18%
Consistency Lifetime 95.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 30.47%
Payout FCF 100.0%
Streak Years 12
Dividend Rating 70.03%

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: -35.1%
Total Return 5y: 40%

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
GNT
GAMCO Natural Resources
 7.98% Yield
GAM
General American
 11.74% Yield
BK
The Bank of New York
 2.10% Yield
TRIN
Trinity Capital
 14.80% Yield
TBLD
Thornburg Income
 6.56% Yield

FSK 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
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 2025-12-17 Quarterly 0.7 0% 4.65%
2025-09-17 2025-09-17 2025-10-02 Quarterly 0.7 0% 4.34%
2025-06-18 2025-06-18 2025-07-02 Quarterly 0.7 0% 3.45%
2025-03-19 2025-03-19 2025-04-02 Quarterly 0.7 0% 3.4%
2024-12-04 2024-12-04 2024-12-18 Quarterly 0.7 0% 3.27%
2024-09-11 2024-09-11 2024-10-02 Quarterly 0.7 0% 3.66%
2024-06-12 2024-06-12 2024-07-02 Quarterly 0.7 1300% 3.51%
2024-05-14 2024-05-15 2024-05-29 Other 0.05 -92.9% 0.25%
2024-03-12 2024-03-13 2024-04-02 Quarterly 0.7 1300% 3.74%
2024-02-13 2024-02-14 2024-02-28 Other 0.05 0% 0.25%
2023-12-13 0.05 -92.9% 0.25%
2023-12-12 2023-12-13 2024-01-03 Quarterly 0.7 1300% 3.55%
2023-11-14 2023-11-15 2023-11-29 Other 0.05 -92.9% 0.25%
2023-09-12 2023-09-13 2023-10-03 Quarterly 0.7 1300% 3.52%
2023-08-15 2023-08-16 2023-08-30 Other 0.05 -92.9% 0.25%
2023-06-13 2023-06-14 2023-07-05 Quarterly 0.7 1300% 3.67%
2023-05-16 2023-05-17 2023-05-31 Other 0.05 -92.9% 0.26%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-04-03 Quarterly 0.7 2.9% 3.98%
2022-12-13 2022-12-14 2023-01-03 Quarterly 0.68 1.5% 3.63%
2022-09-13 2022-09-14 2022-10-04 Quarterly 0.67 -1.5% 3.24%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-07-05 Quarterly 0.68 7.9% 3.45%
2022-03-15 2022-03-16 2022-04-04 Quarterly 0.63 1.6% 2.91%
2021-12-14 2021-12-15 2022-01-04 Quarterly 0.62 -4.6% 3.03%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-10-04 Quarterly 0.65 8.3% 2.87%
2021-06-10 2021-06-11 2021-07-02 Quarterly 0.6 0% 2.64%
2021-03-16 2021-03-17 2021-04-02 Quarterly 0.6 0% 2.97%
2020-12-15 2020-12-16 2021-01-05 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2020-09-15 2020-09-16 2020-10-01 Quarterly 0.6 300% N/A
2020-06-16 2020-06-17 2020-07-02 Quarterly 0.15 -21.1% N/A
2020-03-17 2020-03-18 2020-04-02 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2019-12-17 2019-12-18 2020-01-03 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2019-09-17 2019-09-18 2019-10-02 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2019-06-18 2019-06-19 2019-07-02 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2019-03-19 2019-03-20 2019-04-02 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2018-12-11 2018-12-12 2019-01-02 Quarterly 0.19 111.1% N/A
2018-11-16 2018-11-19 2018-12-03 Other 0.09 -52.6% N/A
2018-09-18 2018-09-19 2018-10-02 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2018-06-19 2018-06-20 2018-07-03 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2018-03-20 2018-03-21 2018-04-03 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2017-12-19 2017-12-20 2018-01-03 Quarterly 0.19 -14.8% N/A
2017-09-19 2017-09-20 2017-10-03 Quarterly 0.223 0% N/A
2017-06-19 2017-06-21 2017-07-05 Quarterly 0.223 0% N/A
2017-03-20 2017-03-22 2017-04-04 Quarterly 0.223 0% N/A
2016-12-19 2016-12-21 2017-01-04 Quarterly 0.223 0% N/A
2016-09-19 2016-09-21 2016-10-04 Quarterly 0.223 0% N/A
2016-06-20 2016-06-22 2016-07-05 Quarterly 0.223 0% N/A
2016-03-21 2016-03-23 2016-04-04 Quarterly 0.223 0% N/A
2015-12-18 2015-12-22 2016-01-05 Quarterly 0.223 0% N/A
2015-09-21 2015-09-23 2015-10-02 Quarterly 0.223 0% N/A
2015-06-22 2015-06-24 2015-07-02 Quarterly 0.223 0% N/A

FSK Dividend FAQ

FS KKR Capital Corp. (NYSE: FSK) is a Business Development Company that focuses on providing customized credit solutions to privately held, upper-middle-market U.S. companies. The firm primarily invests in senior secured debt-first-lien and second-lien loans-and, to a lesser extent, subordinated or mezzanine debt, acquiring positions either through secondary-market purchases or direct primary issuances. In many transactions the BDC also receives equity kickers such as warrants or options, and it may take minority equity stakes (common or preferred) alongside its debt investments or via co-investments with financial sponsors. The target universe consists of companies with annual revenues of $10 million–$2.5 billion and EBITDA of roughly $50 million–$150 million+, and exits are pursued through secondary sales, repayments, IPOs, mergers, sales, or recapitalizations.

What is the Dividend Yield of FSK?

As of February 2026, FSK`s dividend yield is 15.72%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.80 USD by the current share price of 12.86.

Does FSK pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, FSK paid a dividend of 2.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-03 and the payout was 0.7 USD.

How often does FSK pay dividends?

FSK pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, FSK has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-03.

FSK dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for FSK for the next 4 payments are between 0.61 (-12.9%) and 0.667 (-4.7%).
This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment.

Will FSK pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.7 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-03. The next Ex-Dividend date for FS KKR Capital (FSK) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FSK?

The next Ex-Dividend date for FS KKR Capital (FSK) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of FSK?

FSK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.18% per year.
Strong growth: FSK's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of FSK?

FSK's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 30.5%. If you bought FSK's shares at 9.19 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.80 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 30.5% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FSK?

FSK Payout Consistency is 95.0%. 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: FS KKR Capital has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FSK have a good Dividend Yield?

FSK`s 15.72% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FSK?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FSK is 1.5%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of FSK?

FSK`s Overall Dividend Rating is 70.03%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

FSK Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in FSK's Outstanding Shares?

FS KKR Capital's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has FSK ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 16, 2020 with a ratio of 1:4.

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
2008 111,112,000
2009 1,190,130,500 +971.11%
2010 65,088,000 -94.53%
2011 65,088,000
2012 62,753,000 -3.59%
2013 64,574,000 +2.9%
2014 60,097,000 -6.93%
2015 60,702,000 +1.01%
2016 60,872,000 +0.28%
2017 61,420,000 +0.9%
2018 59,873,800 -2.52%
2019 127,190,000 +112.43%
2020 123,756,000 -2.7%
2021 285,124,900 +130.39%
2022 282,680,000 -0.86%
2023 280,064,000 -0.93%
2024 280,066,000 +0%
2025 280,066,400 +0%

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: 2026-02-01 02:17