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FSK Dividend History & Analysis | 23% Yield

FSK has a dividend yield of 23% and paid 3.5 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 23.01%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.50
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.17%
Overall Dividend Rating 74.93%
Yield on Cost 5y 43.53%
Payout Ratio 146.6%
Payouts in the last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 5y 46.55%

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: -15.8% (S&P 500: 14.8%)
Total Return 5y: 89.3% (S&P 500: 102.8%)

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 32.3% 56.7%
OCCI 137 M 35.9% 47.9%
FSK 4,226 M 23.0% 43.5%
OXSQ 148 M 26.1% 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%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare FSK Dividends with its Peer-Group

WDI
Western Asset
 13.54% Yield
BCAT
BlackRock Capital
 23.22% Yield
MAIN
Main Street Capital
 8.26% Yield
MCI
Barings Corporate
 8.46% Yield
BXSL
Blackstone Secured
 11.86% Yield
ECAT
BlackRock ESG
 22.55% Yield

FSK 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
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 2025-12-17 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
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% 3.3%
2020-09-15 2020-09-16 2020-10-01 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2020-06-16 2020-06-17 2020-07-02 Quarterly 0.6 -21.1% N/A
2020-03-17 2020-03-18 2020-04-02 Quarterly 0.76 0% N/A
2019-12-17 2019-12-18 2020-01-03 Quarterly 0.76 0% N/A
2019-09-17 2019-09-18 2019-10-02 Quarterly 0.76 0% N/A
2019-06-18 2019-06-19 2019-07-02 Quarterly 0.76 0% N/A
2019-03-19 2019-03-20 2019-04-02 Quarterly 0.76 0% N/A
2018-12-11 2018-12-12 2019-01-02 Quarterly 0.76 111.1% N/A
2018-11-16 2018-11-19 2018-12-03 Other 0.36 -52.6% N/A
2018-09-18 2018-09-19 2018-10-02 Quarterly 0.76 0% N/A
2018-06-19 2018-06-20 2018-07-03 Quarterly 0.76 0% N/A
2018-03-20 2018-03-21 2018-04-03 Quarterly 0.76 0% N/A
2017-12-19 2017-12-20 2018-01-03 Quarterly 0.76 -14.8% N/A
2017-09-19 2017-09-20 2017-10-03 Quarterly 0.892 0% N/A
2017-06-19 2017-06-21 2017-07-05 Quarterly 0.892 0% N/A
2017-03-20 2017-03-22 2017-04-04 Quarterly 0.892 0% N/A
2016-12-19 2016-12-21 2017-01-04 Quarterly 0.892 0% N/A
2016-09-19 2016-09-21 2016-10-04 Quarterly 0.892 0% N/A
2016-06-20 2016-06-22 2016-07-05 Quarterly 0.892 0% N/A
2016-03-21 2016-03-23 2016-04-04 Quarterly 0.892 0% N/A
2015-12-18 2015-12-22 2016-01-05 Quarterly 0.892 0% N/A
2015-09-21 2015-09-23 2015-10-02 Quarterly 0.892 0% N/A
2015-06-22 2015-06-24 2015-07-02 Quarterly 0.892 0% N/A

FSK Dividend FAQ

FS KKR Capital Corp. (NYSE: FSK) is a Business Development Company that focuses on providing bespoke credit solutions to U.S. middle-market companies. It primarily acquires senior secured debt-often first-lien loans-through secondary-market purchases or direct primary issuances, and to a lesser extent takes subordinated or mezzanine debt, sometimes accompanied by equity kickers such as warrants. The firm also makes minority equity investments when paired with debt deals or co-invested with sponsors, and it may opportunistically buy corporate bonds. Its target universe consists of privately held firms with revenues of $10 million to $2.5 billion and EBITDA of $50 million–$100 million; it avoids startups, turnarounds, or speculative businesses. Exits are pursued via OTC secondary sales, repayments, IPOs, mergers, sales, or recapitalizations.

What is the Dividend Yield of FSK?

As of November 2025, FSK`s dividend yield is 23.01%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.50 USD by the current share price of 15.21.

Does FSK pay a dividend?

As of November 2025, FSK paid a dividend of 3.50 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 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-03.

Will FSK pay dividends in 2025?

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 2025-12-03.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FSK?

The next Ex-Dividend date for FS KKR Capital (FSK) is 2025-12-03.

What is the Dividend Growth of FSK?

FSK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.17% 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 43.5%. If you bought FSK's shares at 8.04 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.50 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 43.5% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FSK?

FSK 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: FS KKR Capital has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FSK have a good Dividend Yield?

FSK`s 23.01% Dividend Yield is considered as exceptionally high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FSK?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FSK is 146.6%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of FSK?

FSK`s Overall Dividend Rating is 74.93%. 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 (CAGR)?

FS KKR Capital`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.00% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 100.0%),

Has FS KKR Capital ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2020-06-16 with a factor of 1:4. This reverse stock split decreased the number of shares and increased the price per share by a ratio of 0.25.
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.
  • 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