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Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) Dividend

Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) pays a forward dividend of $1.92 per share per year — a dividend yield of about 10.45% at the current price of $18.38. Dividends are paid quarterly. Below is ARCC’s dividend history, yield, payout ratio and key stats — and you can backtest ARCC in a portfolio for free.

Dividend yield
10.45%
Annual dividend
$1.92
per share
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout ratio
118%
5-yr div growth
3.7%/yr
Price
$18.38
Market cap
$13.2B
P/E ratio
11.3
Beta
0.62
Sector
Financial Services
52-week range
$17.40 – $23.42
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Recent ARCC dividend payments

PeriodDividend / share
Jun 2026$0.48
Mar 2026$0.48
Dec 2025$0.48
Sep 2025$0.48
Jun 2025$0.48
Mar 2025$0.48
Dec 2024$0.48
Sep 2024$0.48

Recent ex-dividend or payment periods from our data. Market data via Yahoo Finance, delayed ~24 hours.

About ARCC’s dividend

Ares Capital Corporation’s 10.45% yield is higher than the S&P 500’s roughly 1.3% yield. A payout ratio near 118% indicates the share of earnings paid out as dividends. These are factual figures, not a recommendation — use them alongside your own research.

ARCC dividend FAQ

Does ARCC pay a dividend?

Yes. Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) pays a dividend of $1.92 per share per year, distributed quarterly.

What is ARCC’s dividend yield?

Ares Capital Corporation’s dividend yield is about 10.45%, based on a $1.92 annual dividend and a share price of $18.38.

How often does ARCC pay dividends?

ARCC pays dividends quarterly.

What is ARCC’s payout ratio?

ARCC’s payout ratio is approximately 118%.

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