KBDC Dividend History & Analysis | 12% Yield
KBDC has a dividend yield of 12% and paid 2.1 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 2026-06-30 | 2026-07-16 | Quarterly | 0.4 | 0% | N/A |
| 2026-03-31 | 2026-03-31 | 2026-04-16 | Quarterly | 0.4 | 0% | 2.89% |
| 2025-12-31 | 2025-12-31 | 2026-01-16 | Quarterly | 0.4 | 0% | 2.8% |
| 2025-09-30 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-10-16 | Quarterly | 0.4 | 0% | 3.02% |
| 2025-06-30 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-07-16 | Quarterly | 0.4 | +300% | 2.59% |
| 2025-06-09 | 2025-06-09 | 2025-06-24 | Other | 0.1 | -75% | 0.63% |
| 2025-03-31 | 2025-03-31 | 2025-04-15 | Quarterly | 0.4 | +300% | 2.46% |
| 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-18 | Other | 0.1 | -75% | 0.58% |
| 2024-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2025-01-15 | Quarterly | 0.4 | +300% | 2.42% |
| 2024-12-05 | 2024-12-05 | 2024-12-20 | Quarterly | 0.1 | -75% | 0.6% |
| 2024-09-30 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-10-15 | Quarterly | 0.4 | 0% | 2.52% |
| 2024-06-28 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-07-15 | Quarterly | 0.4 | 0% | 2.49% |
KBDC Dividend FAQ
As of May 2026, KBDC's dividend yield is 11.96%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.10 USD by the current share price of 14.65.
As of May 2026, KBDC paid a dividend of 2.10 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-30 and the payout was 0.4 USD.
KBDC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, KBDC has issued 6 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-30.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KBDC for the next payments are between 0.389 (-2.8%) and 0.456 (+14.0%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 11.3%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.4 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for Kayne Anderson BDC (KBDC) is 2026-06-30.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Kayne Anderson BDC (KBDC) is 2026-06-30.
KBDC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 38.5% per year. Strong growth: KBDC's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
KBDC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 16.2%. If you bought KBDC's shares at 12.96 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.10 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 16.2% of your original purchase price.
KBDC Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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: Kayne Anderson BDC has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
KBDC's 11.96% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of KBDC is 94.1%. 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.
KBDC's Overall Dividend Rating is 73.58%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
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: 2026-05-22 02:51 UTC