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ARCC dividend safety score
Ares Capital Corporation · Financial Services
ARCC scores 42/100 for dividend safety, which means warning signs that the dividend could be at risk.
Updated October 29, 2026.
Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) has a high dividend yield of 9.60%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 42 is below the average of 49, and we rate it Watch.
- Safety rank: #96 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Dec 16, 2026 (estimated)
ARCC dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.92 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | $1.92 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | $1.92 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $1.87 | +15.4% |
| 2021 | $1.62 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | $1.60 | -4.8% |
| 2019 | $1.68 | – |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How ARCC compares
| ARCC | Financial Services avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 42 | 47 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 9.60% | 66.24% | 45.29% |
Averages are across 117 Financial Services stocks and 184 stocks and funds with a safety score on Safe Dividend Tracker.
Expected upcoming ARCC dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Dec 16, 2026 | $0.4800 |
| ~Mar 18, 2027 | $0.4800 |
| ~Jun 18, 2027 | $0.4800 |
| ~Sep 18, 2027 | $0.4800 |
Estimates based on ARCC's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would ARCC pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $96 | $8 |
| $10,000 | $960 | $80 |
| $50,000 | $4,798 | $400 |
| $100,000 | $9,595 | $800 |
To earn $1,000 a month from ARCC at today's yield you would need about $125,063 invested, roughly 6,250 shares.
Based on the current yield of 9.60%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent ARCC dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | $0.4800 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.4800 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.4800 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.4800 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.4800 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.4800 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.4800 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.4800 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.4800 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.4800 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.4800 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.4800 |
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Start tracking freeHow we score dividend safety
We score each stock from 0 to 100 using its real dividend history: how many years it has paid, how consistent the payments are, and how the dividend has grown over 1, 3 and 5 years. Scores of 70 and up are rated Safe, 48 to 69 Moderate, 28 to 47 Watch, and below 28 Risky. Read more in our glossary.
ARCC dividend FAQ
Is the ARCC dividend safe?
Ares Capital Corporation has a dividend safety score of 42 out of 100, which we rate Watch. That means warning signs that the dividend could be at risk. The score looks at how long the dividend has been paid, how steady it has been, and how it has grown. It is not a guarantee.
What is the ARCC dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for ARCC is about 9.60%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does ARCC pay dividends?
Ares Capital Corporation pays dividends quarterly.
How much would $10,000 in ARCC earn in dividends?
At a yield of 9.60%, $10,000 invested in ARCC would pay about $960 a year, or roughly $80 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next ARCC ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for ARCC is expected around December 16, 2026 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.