ARCC ex-dividend date, dividend & yield
Ares Capital Corporation
ARCC dividend history
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.48 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.48 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.48 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 | $0.48 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | ≈ Sep 30, 2025 | $0.48 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | ≈ Jun 28, 2025 | $0.48 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | ≈ Mar 29, 2025 | $0.48 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | ≈ Dec 28, 2024 | $0.48 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | ≈ Sep 28, 2024 | $0.48 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | ≈ Jun 29, 2024 | $0.48 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | ≈ Mar 29, 2024 | $0.48 |
Payment dates marked ≈ are estimated from ARCC's usual timing; the others were announced by the company.
Frequently asked questions
When is ARCC's next ex-dividend date?
ARCC's next ex-dividend date is Dec 15, 2026. To receive that dividend you need to own the shares by the close of Dec 14, 2026, the last business day before the ex-dividend date.
How much is ARCC's dividend?
ARCC most recently paid about $0.48 per share, and pays quarterly, which is roughly $1.9199 per share a year. Amounts can change from payment to payment.
What is ARCC's dividend yield?
ARCC's dividend yield is about 10.31%, based on its annual dividend and a share price of $18.63 as of Oct 12, 2026. Yield changes as the price moves.
When does ARCC pay its dividend?
ARCC pays quarterly. The payment date for the Dec 15, 2026 ex-dividend date hasn't been announced yet; based on ARCC's usual timing we estimate about Dec 30, 2026.
Has ARCC grown its dividend?
Over its latest 4 payments, ARCC paid $1.92 per share, which was about the same as the 4 payments before that ($1.92). Past payments do not guarantee future ones.
How much income would $10,000 of ARCC pay?
At the current yield of 10.31%, $10,000 invested in ARCC would pay roughly $1,031 a year in dividends, or about $86 a month on average. Yield and dividends change, so this is an illustration only. Try the dividend income calculator for your own numbers.
Has ARCC made money for investors over the past year?
Yes. Over the past year ARCC's share price changed by -6.4%, and including the dividends paid its total return was about +3.1%. Past returns do not predict future returns.
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Data as of Oct 12, 2026. Figures are estimates, can be delayed or wrong, and are not investment advice. Learn more: what is an ex-dividend date?