Dividend payment history · 2026
ARCC Ares Capital Corp.
90 dividend payments since 2004 — 23 consecutive years paying. 5-year CAGR: 10.0%.
ARCC dividend history by year
| Year | Annual total | YoY change | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2.4000 | +25.0% | 5 |
| 2025 | $1.9200 | +0.0% | 4 |
| 2024 | $1.9200 | +0.0% | 4 |
| 2023 | $1.9200 | +2.7% | 4 |
| 2022 | $1.8700 | +15.4% | 4 |
| 2021 | $1.6200 | +1.3% | 4 |
| 2020 | $1.6000 | -4.8% | 4 |
| 2019 | $1.6800 | +9.1% | 4 |
| 2018 | $1.5400 | +1.3% | 4 |
| 2017 | $1.5200 | +0.0% | 4 |
| 2016 | $1.5200 | -3.2% | 4 |
| 2015 | $1.5700 | +0.0% | 4 |
| 2014 | $1.5700 | +0.0% | 4 |
| 2013 | $1.5700 | -1.9% | 4 |
| 2012 | $1.6000 | +13.5% | 4 |
| 2011 | $1.4100 | +0.7% | 4 |
| 2010 | $1.4000 | -4.8% | 4 |
| 2009 | $1.4700 | -12.2% | 4 |
| 2008 | $1.6738 | +2.3% | 4 |
| 2007 | $1.6355 | +1.2% | 4 |
| 2006 | $1.6158 | +26.2% | 4 |
| 2005 | $1.2808 | +333.3% | 4 |
| 2004 | $0.2956 | — | 1 |
Complete ARCC dividend payment history
| Ex-date | Amount / share | Pay date | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2026 | $0.4800 | Dec 30, 2026 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $0.4800 | Sep 30, 2026 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.4800 | — | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2026 | $0.4800 | Jun 30, 2026 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.4800 | — | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.4800 | — | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.4800 | — | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.4800 | — | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.4800 | — | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.4800 | — | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.4800 | — | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.4800 | — | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.4800 | — | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.4800 | — | -5.9% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.4800 | — | +4.3% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.4800 | — | +6.7% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.4800 | — | +6.7% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $0.5100 | — | +24.4% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | $0.4600 | — | +12.2% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | $0.4500 | — | +12.5% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | $0.4500 | — | +12.5% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $0.4100 | — | +2.5% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | $0.4100 | — | +2.5% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | $0.4000 | — | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2021 | $0.4000 | — | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | $0.4000 | — | -4.8% |
| Sep 14, 2020 | $0.4000 | — | -4.8% |
| Jun 12, 2020 | $0.4000 | — | -4.8% |
| Mar 13, 2020 | $0.4000 | — | -4.8% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | $0.4200 | — | +7.7% |
| Sep 13, 2019 | $0.4200 | — | +7.7% |
| Jun 13, 2019 | $0.4200 | — | +10.5% |
| Mar 14, 2019 | $0.4200 | — | +10.5% |
| Dec 13, 2018 | $0.3900 | — | +2.6% |
| Sep 13, 2018 | $0.3900 | — | +2.6% |
| Jun 14, 2018 | $0.3800 | — | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2018 | $0.3800 | — | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2017 | $0.3800 | — | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2017 | $0.3800 | — | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2017 | $0.3800 | — | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2017 | $0.3800 | — | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2016 | $0.3800 | — | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2016 | $0.3800 | — | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2016 | $0.3800 | — | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2016 | $0.3800 | — | -11.6% |
| Dec 11, 2015 | $0.3800 | — | +0.0% |
| Sep 11, 2015 | $0.3800 | — | +0.0% |
| Jun 11, 2015 | $0.3800 | — | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2015 | $0.4300 | — | +0.0% |
| Dec 11, 2014 | $0.3800 | — | -11.6% |
| Sep 11, 2014 | $0.3800 | — | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2014 | $0.3800 | — | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2014 | $0.4300 | — | +13.2% |
| Dec 12, 2013 | $0.4300 | — | +0.0% |
| Sep 12, 2013 | $0.3800 | — | -11.6% |
| Jun 12, 2013 | $0.3800 | — | +2.7% |
| Mar 13, 2013 | $0.3800 | — | +2.7% |
| Dec 12, 2012 | $0.4300 | — | +19.4% |
| Sep 12, 2012 | $0.4300 | — | +22.9% |
| Jun 13, 2012 | $0.3700 | — | +5.7% |
| Mar 13, 2012 | $0.3700 | — | +5.7% |
| Dec 13, 2011 | $0.3600 | — | +2.9% |
| Sep 13, 2011 | $0.3500 | — | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2011 | $0.3500 | — | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2011 | $0.3500 | — | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2010 | $0.3500 | — | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2010 | $0.3500 | — | +0.0% |
| Jun 11, 2010 | $0.3500 | — | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2010 | $0.3500 | — | -16.7% |
| Dec 11, 2009 | $0.3500 | — | -16.7% |
| Sep 11, 2009 | $0.3500 | — | -16.7% |
| Jun 11, 2009 | $0.3500 | — | -16.7% |
| Mar 12, 2009 | $0.4200 | — | +1.5% |
| Dec 11, 2008 | $0.4200 | — | +1.5% |
| Sep 11, 2008 | $0.4200 | — | +1.5% |
| Jun 12, 2008 | $0.4200 | — | +4.0% |
| Mar 13, 2008 | $0.4138 | — | +2.4% |
| Dec 12, 2007 | $0.4138 | — | -16.0% |
| Sep 12, 2007 | $0.4138 | — | +5.0% |
| Jun 13, 2007 | $0.4039 | — | +7.9% |
| Mar 15, 2007 | $0.4039 | — | +13.9% |
| Dec 13, 2006 | $0.4926 | — | +47.1% |
| Sep 13, 2006 | $0.3941 | — | +17.6% |
| Jun 13, 2006 | $0.3744 | — | +18.7% |
| Mar 22, 2006 | $0.3547 | — | +20.0% |
| Dec 20, 2005 | $0.3350 | — | +13.3% |
| Sep 14, 2005 | $0.3350 | — | — |
| Jun 28, 2005 | $0.3153 | — | — |
| Mar 3, 2005 | $0.2956 | — | — |
| Dec 22, 2004 | $0.2956 | — | — |
Showing up to 100 most recent payments. Ex-dividend date determines record for dividend eligibility. YoY change compares to same-period prior year (±45 day window).
Frequently asked questions
Has ARCC ever cut its dividend?
Yes — based on our records, ARCC has had at least one year where total dividend payments declined by more than 5% versus the prior year. Check the year-by-year table above for the specific year.
What is ARCC's 5-year dividend CAGR?
ARCC's 5-year dividend CAGR (compound annual growth rate of annual dividend totals) is approximately 10.0%. This compares the most recent full year's dividend total to the annual total 5 years prior.
How often does ARCC pay dividends?
Based on recent payment patterns, ARCC pays dividends approximately quarterly. The payment schedule can change at the fund or board's discretion.
What is ARCC's latest dividend per share?
ARCC's most recent dividend was $0.4800 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Dec 15, 2026 and a pay date of Dec 30, 2026.
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