Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) Dividend History and Yield
Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) paid $2.40 per share over the trailing twelve months, equal to a trailing twelve month (TTM) dividend yield of 12.23%. Its record includes variable payments, a flat dividend policy. The history below summarizes split-adjusted payments and the public dividend record available to investors.
Dividend Facts
- TTM Dividend Yield: 12.23%
- Annual Dividend (TTM): $2.40
- Frequency: Variable
- Dividend Policy: Flat
- No-Cut Streak: 5 years
- Paying Since: 2004
- Last Ex-Dividend Date: Sep 15, 2026 $0.48
- Payment Date: Sep 30, 2026
Annual Dividends Per Share
| Year | Dividend Per Share | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | $0.96 | N/A |
| 2025 | $1.92 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | $1.92 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | $1.92 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $1.87 | +15.4% |
| 2021 | $1.62 | +1.2% |
| 2020 | $1.6 | -4.8% |
| 2019 | $1.68 | +9.1% |
| 2018 | $1.54 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | $1.52 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | $1.52 | -3.2% |
| 2015 | $1.57 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | $1.57 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | $1.57 | -1.9% |
| 2012 | $1.6 | +13.5% |
| 2011 | $1.41 | +0.7% |
| 2010 | $1.4 | -4.8% |
Dividend Payment History
All payment amounts below are split-adjusted.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.48 | Quarterly |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.48 | Quarterly |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.48 | Quarterly |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 | $0.48 | Quarterly |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.48 | Quarterly |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.48 | Quarterly |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.48 | Quarterly |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 30, 2024 | $0.48 | Quarterly |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.48 | Quarterly |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.48 | Quarterly |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 | $0.48 | Quarterly |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | $0.48 | Quarterly |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.48 | Quarterly |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.48 | Quarterly |
| Mar 14, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.48 | Quarterly |
| Dec 14, 2022 | Dec 29, 2022 | $0.51 | Quarterly |
| Sep 14, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.46 | Quarterly |
| Jun 14, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.45 | Quarterly |
| Mar 14, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.45 | Quarterly |
| Dec 14, 2021 | Dec 30, 2021 | $0.41 | Quarterly |
| Sep 14, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.41 | Quarterly |
| Jun 14, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.4 | Quarterly |
| Mar 12, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.4 | Quarterly |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Dec 30, 2020 | $0.4 | Quarterly |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.4 | Quarterly |
| Jun 12, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $0.4 | Quarterly |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $0.4 | Quarterly |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Dec 27, 2019 | $0.42 | Quarterly |
| Sep 13, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $0.42 | Quarterly |
| Jun 13, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 | $0.42 | Quarterly |
| Mar 14, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | $0.42 | Quarterly |
| Dec 13, 2018 | Dec 28, 2018 | $0.39 | Quarterly |
| Sep 13, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | $0.39 | Quarterly |
| Jun 14, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | $0.38 | Quarterly |
| Mar 14, 2018 | Mar 30, 2018 | $0.38 | Quarterly |
| Dec 14, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $0.38 | Quarterly |
| Sep 14, 2017 | Sep 29, 2017 | $0.38 | Quarterly |
| Jun 13, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | $0.38 | Quarterly |
| Mar 13, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | $0.38 | Quarterly |
| Dec 13, 2016 | Dec 30, 2016 | $0.38 | Quarterly |
| Sep 13, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | $0.38 | Quarterly |
| Jun 13, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | $0.38 | Quarterly |
| Mar 11, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | $0.38 | Quarterly |
| Dec 11, 2015 | Dec 31, 2015 | $0.38 | Quarterly |
| Sep 11, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | $0.38 | Quarterly |
| Jun 11, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | $0.38 | Quarterly |
| Mar 11, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 | $0.43 | Quarterly |
| Dec 11, 2014 | Dec 31, 2014 | $0.38 | Quarterly |
| Sep 11, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 | $0.38 | Quarterly |
| Jun 12, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 | $0.38 | Quarterly |
| Mar 12, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | $0.43 | Quarterly |
| Dec 12, 2013 | Dec 31, 2013 | $0.43 | Quarterly |
| Sep 12, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | $0.38 | Quarterly |
| Jun 12, 2013 | Jun 28, 2013 | $0.38 | Quarterly |
| Mar 13, 2013 | Mar 29, 2013 | $0.38 | Quarterly |
| Dec 12, 2012 | Dec 28, 2012 | $0.43 | Quarterly |
| Sep 12, 2012 | Sep 28, 2012 | $0.43 | Quarterly |
| Jun 13, 2012 | Jun 29, 2012 | $0.37 | Quarterly |
| Mar 13, 2012 | Mar 30, 2012 | $0.37 | Quarterly |
| Dec 13, 2011 | Dec 30, 2011 | $0.36 | Quarterly |
| Sep 13, 2011 | Sep 30, 2011 | $0.35 | Quarterly |
| Jun 13, 2011 | Jun 30, 2011 | $0.35 | Quarterly |
| Mar 11, 2011 | Mar 31, 2011 | $0.35 | Quarterly |
| Dec 13, 2010 | Dec 31, 2010 | $0.35 | Quarterly |
| Sep 13, 2010 | Sep 30, 2010 | $0.35 | Quarterly |
| Jun 11, 2010 | Jun 30, 2010 | $0.35 | Quarterly |
| Mar 11, 2010 | Mar 31, 2010 | $0.35 | Quarterly |
| Dec 11, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 | $0.35 | Quarterly |
| Sep 11, 2009 | Sep 30, 2009 | $0.35 | Quarterly |
| Jun 11, 2009 | Jun 30, 2009 | $0.35 | Quarterly |
| Mar 12, 2009 | Mar 31, 2009 | $0.42 | Quarterly |
| Dec 11, 2008 | Jan 2, 2009 | $0.42 | Quarterly |
| Sep 11, 2008 | Sep 30, 2008 | $0.42 | Quarterly |
| Jun 12, 2008 | Jun 30, 2008 | $0.42 | Quarterly |
| Mar 13, 2008 | Mar 31, 2008 | $0.42 | Quarterly |
| Dec 12, 2007 | Dec 31, 2007 | $0.42 | Quarterly |
| Sep 12, 2007 | Sep 28, 2007 | $0.42 | Quarterly |
| Jun 13, 2007 | Jun 29, 2007 | $0.41 | Quarterly |
| Mar 15, 2007 | Mar 30, 2007 | $0.41 | Quarterly |
| Dec 13, 2006 | Dec 29, 2006 | $0.5 | Quarterly |
| Sep 13, 2006 | Sep 29, 2006 | $0.4 | Quarterly |
| Jun 13, 2006 | Jun 30, 2006 | $0.38 | Quarterly |
| Mar 22, 2006 | Apr 14, 2006 | $0.36 | Quarterly |
| Dec 20, 2005 | Jan 16, 2006 | $0.34 | 0 |
| Sep 14, 2005 | Sep 30, 2005 | $0.34 | 0 |
| Jun 28, 2005 | Jul 15, 2005 | $0.32 | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2005 | Apr 15, 2005 | $0.3 | 0 |
| Dec 22, 2004 | Jan 26, 2005 | $0.3 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ARCC pay dividends?
Yes. ARCC's latest recorded dividend was $0.48 per share with an ex-dividend date of Sep 15, 2026.
What is ARCC's dividend yield?
ARCC's trailing twelve month (TTM) dividend yield is 12.23%.
How often does ARCC pay dividends?
ARCC has a variable dividend payment schedule.
When was ARCC's last ex-dividend date?
ARCC's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 15, 2026.
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