ORC Dividend History & Analysis | 19.9% Yield

As of May 2026, ORC's dividend yield is 19.87%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.52 USD by the current share price of 6.91.

As of May 2026, ORC paid a dividend of 1.52 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-29 and the payout was 0.1 USD.

ORC pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, ORC has issued 13 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-29.

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ORC for the next payments are between 0.072 (-28.0%) and 0.097 (-3.0%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 15.3%.

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.1 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-29. The next Ex-Dividend date for Orchid Island Capital (ORC) is 2026-05-29.

The next Ex-Dividend date for Orchid Island Capital (ORC) is 2026-05-29.

ORC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -22.1% per year. Negative growth: ORC's dividend growth is negative and declining.

ORC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 13.4%. If you bought ORC's shares at 11.34 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.52 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 13.4% of your original purchase price.

ORC Payout Consistency is 84.3%. 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. Moderately consistent: Orchid Island Capital has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

ORC's 19.87% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ORC is 56.7%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

ORC's Overall Dividend Rating is 19.97%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.