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GSBD dividend safety score
Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. · Financial Services
GSBD scores 26/100 for dividend safety, which means warning signs that the dividend could be at risk.
Updated November 1, 2026.
Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. (GSBD) has a very high dividend yield of 14.38%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 26 is below the average of 49, and we rate it Watch.
- Safety rank: #157 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Mar, Jun, Sep, Nov, Dec
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Dec 24, 2026 (estimated)
GSBD dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.88 | +4.4% |
| 2024 | $1.80 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | $1.80 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | $1.80 | -7.7% |
| 2021 | $1.95 | – |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How GSBD compares
| GSBD | Financial Services avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 26 | 47 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 14.38% | 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 GSBD dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Dec 24, 2026 | $0.3200 |
| ~Feb 21, 2027 | $0.3200 |
| ~Apr 21, 2027 | $0.3200 |
| ~Jun 19, 2027 | $0.3200 |
Estimates based on GSBD's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would GSBD pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $144 | $12 |
| $10,000 | $1,438 | $120 |
| $50,000 | $7,191 | $599 |
| $100,000 | $14,382 | $1,199 |
To earn $1,000 a month from GSBD at today's yield you would need about $83,438 invested, roughly 9,375 shares.
Based on the current yield of 14.38%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent GSBD dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.3200 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.3200 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $0.0300 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.3200 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.0400 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.4800 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.0300 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.4800 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.0500 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.4800 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.4500 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.4500 |
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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.
GSBD dividend FAQ
Is the GSBD dividend safe?
Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. has a dividend safety score of 26 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 GSBD dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for GSBD is about 14.38%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does GSBD pay dividends?
Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. pays dividends quarterly.
How much would $10,000 in GSBD earn in dividends?
At a yield of 14.38%, $10,000 invested in GSBD would pay about $1,438 a year, or roughly $120 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next GSBD ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for GSBD is expected around December 24, 2026 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.