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GSBD Dividend History & Analysis | 24.2% Yield

GSBD has a dividend yield of 24.2% and paid 2.33 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 24.22%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.33
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Dividend Rating 64.97%
Yield on Cost 5y 22.87%
Payout Ratio 53.1%
Payouts last 12m 8
Payout Consistency 6.22%

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: -10.3%
Total Return 5y: -5.6%

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 716 M 36.7% 53.2%
OXSQ 159 M 29.8% 36.0%
OCCI 132 M 31.5% 32.0%
MSIF 637 M 16.4% 61.9%
OXLC 1,413 M 28.5% 36.7%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
MSIF 637 M 261% 100%
FSCO 1,254 M 179% 87.5%
REFI 274 M 99.4% 88.0%
OWL 26,059 M 73.6% 100%
VCTR 4,211 M 61.3% 100%

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NXG
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GLAD
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MAIN
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GSBD Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-31 2025-12-31 2026-01-27 Quarterly 0.32 700% N/A
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 2025-12-15 Other 0.04 -91.7% 0.4%
2025-09-30 2025-09-30 2025-10-28 Quarterly 0.48 1500% 4.64%
2025-08-29 2025-08-29 2025-09-15 Other 0.03 -93.8% 0.26%
2025-06-30 2025-06-30 2025-07-28 Quarterly 0.48 860% 4.28%
2025-05-30 2025-05-30 2025-06-13 Other 0.05 -89.6% 0.44%
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-04-28 Quarterly 0.48 6.7% 4.1%
2024-12-31 2024-12-31 2025-01-27 Quarterly 0.45 0% 3.66%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-10-28 Quarterly 0.45 0% 3.21%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-26 Quarterly 0.45 0% 2.94%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-04-26 Quarterly 0.45 0% 3%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-26 Quarterly 0.45 0% 3%
2023-09-29 2023-09-30 2023-10-27 Quarterly 0.45 0% 3.08%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-27 Quarterly 0.45 0% 3.24%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-27 Quarterly 0.45 0% 3.26%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-27 Quarterly 0.45 0% 3.2%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-27 Quarterly 0.45 0% 2.95%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-07-27 Quarterly 0.45 0% 2.64%
2022-03-30 2022-03-31 2022-04-27 Quarterly 0.45 0% 2.29%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-01-27 Quarterly 0.45 0% 2.37%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-10-27 Quarterly 0.45 800% 2.42%
2021-08-13 2021-08-16 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.05 -88.9% 0.26%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-07-27 Quarterly 0.45 800% 2.27%
2021-05-13 2021-05-14 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.05 -88.9% 0.26%
2021-03-30 2021-03-31 2021-04-27 Quarterly 0.45 800% 2.32%
2021-02-11 2021-02-15 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.05 -88.9% 0.27%
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-01-15 Quarterly 0.45 0% 2.37%
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-10-15 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2020-06-29 2020-06-30 2020-07-15 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-04-15 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-01-15 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-15 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-15 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-15 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-01-15 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-10-15 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-16 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-30 2018-04-16 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-16 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-10-16 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-17 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-04-17 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-31 2017-01-17 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-30 2016-10-17 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2016-06-28 2016-06-30 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2016-03-29 2016-03-31 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-01-28 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-30 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-15 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2015-03-27 2015-03-31 2015-04-30 Other 0.45 0% N/A

GSBD Dividend FAQ

Goldman Sachs BDC Inc. (GSBD) is a U.S.–focused business development company that targets middle-market and mezzanine financing for privately held firms. It originates a mix of secured (first-lien, unitranche, second-lien) and unsecured (mezzanine) debt, with occasional equity stakes, typically investing $10-$75 million in companies generating $5-$75 million of EBITDA.

What is the Dividend Yield of GSBD?

As of December 2025, GSBD`s dividend yield is 24.22%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.33 USD by the current share price of 9.62.

Does GSBD pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, GSBD paid a dividend of 2.33 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-31 and the payout was 0.32 USD.

How often does GSBD pay dividends?

GSBD pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GSBD has issued 8 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-31.

GSBD dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GSBD for the next 4 payments are between 0.318 (-0.6%) and 0.349 (+9.1%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will GSBD pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.32 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-31. The next Ex-Dividend date for Goldman Sachs BDC (GSBD) is 2025-12-31.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GSBD?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Goldman Sachs BDC (GSBD) is 2025-12-31.

What is the Dividend Growth of GSBD?

GSBD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of GSBD?

GSBD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 22.9%. If you bought GSBD's shares at 10.19 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.33 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 22.9% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of GSBD?

GSBD Payout Consistency is 96.1%. 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: Goldman Sachs BDC has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does GSBD have a good Dividend Yield?

GSBD`s 24.22% Dividend Yield is considered as exceptionally high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GSBD?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GSBD is 53.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of GSBD?

GSBD`s Overall Dividend Rating is 64.97%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

GSBD Outstanding Shares Analysis

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

Goldman Sachs BDC`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 2.18% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 33.3%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Goldman Sachs BDC ever had a Stock Split?

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Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2013 29,737,100
2014 35,381,100 +18.98%
2015 34,783,000 -1.69%
2016 36,317,100 +4.41%
2017 38,633,700 +6.38%
2018 40,184,700 +4.01%
2019 40,313,700 +0.32%
2020 53,940,600 +33.8%
2021 101,691,100 +88.52%
2022 102,850,600 +1.14%
2023 109,563,500 +6.53%
2024 114,673,500 +4.66%
2025 114,398,500 -0.24%

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: 2025-12-08 02:24