GSBD Dividend History & Analysis | 16.1% Yield
GSBD has a dividend yield of 16.1% and paid 1.54 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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GSBD Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 2026-06-30 | 2026-07-28 | Quarterly | 0.32 | 0% | 3.42% |
| 2026-03-31 | 2026-03-31 | 2026-04-28 | Quarterly | 0.32 | +966.7% | 3.65% |
| 2026-03-09 | 2026-03-09 | 2026-03-20 | Other | 0.03 | -90.6% | 0.33% |
| 2025-12-31 | 2025-12-31 | 2026-01-27 | Quarterly | 0.32 | +700% | 3.44% |
| 2025-11-28 | 2025-11-28 | 2025-12-15 | Other | 0.04 | -91.7% | 0.4% |
| 2025-09-30 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-10-28 | Quarterly | 0.48 | +1500% | 4.64% |
| 2025-08-29 | 2025-08-29 | 2025-09-15 | Other | 0.03 | -93.8% | 0.26% |
| 2025-06-30 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-07-28 | Quarterly | 0.48 | +860% | 4.28% |
| 2025-05-30 | 2025-05-30 | 2025-06-13 | Other | 0.05 | -89.6% | 0.44% |
| 2025-03-31 | 2025-03-31 | 2025-04-28 | Quarterly | 0.48 | +6.7% | 4.1% |
| 2024-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2025-01-27 | Quarterly | 0.45 | 0% | 3.66% |
| 2024-09-30 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-10-28 | Quarterly | 0.45 | 0% | 3.21% |
| 2024-06-28 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-07-26 | Quarterly | 0.45 | 0% | 2.94% |
| 2024-03-27 | 2024-03-28 | 2024-04-26 | Quarterly | 0.45 | 0% | 3% |
| 2023-12-28 | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-26 | Quarterly | 0.45 | 0% | 3% |
| 2023-09-29 | 2023-09-30 | 2023-10-27 | Quarterly | 0.45 | 0% | 3.08% |
| 2023-06-29 | 2023-06-30 | 2023-07-27 | Quarterly | 0.45 | 0% | 3.24% |
| 2023-03-30 | 2023-03-31 | 2023-04-27 | Quarterly | 0.45 | 0% | 3.26% |
| 2022-12-29 | 2022-12-30 | 2023-01-27 | Quarterly | 0.45 | 0% | 3.2% |
| 2022-09-29 | 2022-09-30 | 2022-10-27 | Quarterly | 0.45 | 0% | 2.95% |
| 2022-06-29 | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-27 | Quarterly | 0.45 | 0% | 2.64% |
| 2022-03-30 | 2022-03-31 | 2022-04-27 | Quarterly | 0.45 | 0% | 2.29% |
| 2021-12-30 | 2021-12-31 | 2022-01-27 | Quarterly | 0.45 | 0% | 2.37% |
| 2021-09-29 | 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-27 | Quarterly | 0.45 | +800% | 2.42% |
| 2021-08-13 | 2021-08-16 | 2021-09-15 | Quarterly | 0.05 | 0% | 0.26% |
GSBD Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, GSBD's dividend yield is 16.14%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.54 USD by the current share price of 8.70.
As of July 2026, GSBD paid a dividend of 1.54 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-30 and the payout was 0.32 USD.
GSBD pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GSBD has issued 7 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-30.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GSBD for the next payments are between 0.249 (-22.2%) and 0.277 (-13.4%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 12.1%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.32 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for Goldman Sachs BDC (GSBD) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Goldman Sachs BDC (GSBD) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
GSBD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -17.3% per year. Negative growth: GSBD's dividend growth is negative and declining.
GSBD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 15.5%. If you bought GSBD's shares at 9.94 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.54 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 15.5% of your original purchase price.
GSBD Payout Consistency is 98.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Goldman Sachs BDC has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
GSBD's 16.14% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of GSBD is 96.1%. Very high - REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Otherwise, proceed with caution.
GSBD's Overall Dividend Rating is 27.21%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
GSBD Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-17 02:37 UTC