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OXLC dividend safety score
Oxford Lane Capital Corp. · Financial Services
OXLC scores 55/100 for dividend safety, which means a decent dividend record with some risk worth watching.
Updated November 1, 2026.
Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (OXLC) has a very high dividend yield of 26.29%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 55 is above the average of 49, and we rate it Moderate.
- Safety rank: #68 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Every month
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Nov 17, 2026 (estimated)
OXLC dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.25 | +34.6% |
| 2024 | $3.90 | – |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How OXLC compares
| OXLC | Financial Services avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 55 | 47 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 26.29% | 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 OXLC dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Nov 17, 2026 | $0.2000 |
| ~Dec 18, 2026 | $0.2000 |
| ~Jan 18, 2027 | $0.2000 |
| ~Feb 18, 2027 | $0.2000 |
Estimates based on OXLC's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would OXLC pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $263 | $22 |
| $10,000 | $2,629 | $219 |
| $50,000 | $13,144 | $1,095 |
| $100,000 | $26,287 | $2,191 |
To earn $1,000 a month from OXLC at today's yield you would need about $45,650 invested, roughly 5,000 shares.
Based on the current yield of 26.29%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent OXLC dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | $0.2000 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $0.2000 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | $0.2000 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | $0.2000 |
| May 15, 2026 | $0.2000 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | $0.2000 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | $0.4000 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.4000 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | $0.4000 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.4000 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.4000 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | $0.4000 |
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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.
OXLC dividend FAQ
Is the OXLC dividend safe?
Oxford Lane Capital Corp. has a dividend safety score of 55 out of 100, which we rate Moderate. That means a decent dividend record with some risk worth watching. 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 OXLC dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for OXLC is about 26.29%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does OXLC pay dividends?
Oxford Lane Capital Corp. pays dividends monthly.
How much would $10,000 in OXLC earn in dividends?
At a yield of 26.29%, $10,000 invested in OXLC would pay about $2,629 a year, or roughly $219 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next OXLC ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for OXLC is expected around November 17, 2026 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.