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PNNT dividend safety score
PennantPark Investment Corporation · Financial Services
PNNT scores 60/100 for dividend safety, which means a decent dividend record with some risk worth watching.
Updated November 1, 2026.
PennantPark Investment Corporation (PNNT) has a very high dividend yield of 29.95%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 60 is above the average of 49, and we rate it Moderate. It has grown its dividend for 1 year in a row and has not cut it in the last five years.
- Safety rank: #51 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Every month
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Nov 14, 2026 (estimated)
What drives the PNNT score
PNNT dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.96 | +5.5% |
| 2024 | $0.91 | – |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How PNNT compares
| PNNT | Financial Services avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 60 | 47 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 29.95% | 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 PNNT dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Nov 14, 2026 | $0.0800 |
| ~Dec 14, 2026 | $0.0800 |
| ~Jan 13, 2027 | $0.0800 |
| ~Feb 12, 2027 | $0.0800 |
Estimates based on PNNT's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would PNNT pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $300 | $25 |
| $10,000 | $2,995 | $250 |
| $50,000 | $14,977 | $1,248 |
| $100,000 | $29,953 | $2,496 |
To earn $1,000 a month from PNNT at today's yield you would need about $40,062 invested, roughly 12,500 shares.
Based on the current yield of 29.95%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent PNNT dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | $0.0800 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $0.0800 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | $0.0800 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | $0.0800 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.0800 |
| May 15, 2026 | $0.0800 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | $0.0800 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.0800 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.0800 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | $0.0800 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.0800 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.0800 |
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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.
PNNT dividend FAQ
Is the PNNT dividend safe?
PennantPark Investment Corporation has a dividend safety score of 60 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 PNNT dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for PNNT is about 29.95%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does PNNT pay dividends?
PennantPark Investment Corporation pays dividends monthly.
How much would $10,000 in PNNT earn in dividends?
At a yield of 29.95%, $10,000 invested in PNNT would pay about $2,995 a year, or roughly $250 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next PNNT ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for PNNT is expected around November 14, 2026 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.