Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.72
Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. (PSBD) Dividend History
Income profile from 2024 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
16.5%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
PSBD Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 10.3% and trend is unknown.
PSBD Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield16.5%
Trailing DPS$1.72
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout96.3%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR43.2%
5Y CAGR75.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)10.3%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.6%
Total Shareholder Yield22.1%
1Y Total Return-14.4%
5Y Total Return-7.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)27.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,20310Y ago$9,20320Y ago$9,203
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
PSBD Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (3 years of payments)
PSBD Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Get PSBD's next ex-dividend date and payout in your inbox
Monthly dividend calendar — upcoming ex-dates for stocks you follow.
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 96.3%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
PSBD does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 43.2% and 5-year CAGR of 75.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PSBD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 16.5% dividend yield, 5.6% buyback yield, 22.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 10.3% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is -7.9%, with dividends contributing 27.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $9,203 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
PSBD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 10 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.50
Avg/Payment$0.4500
Latest Change+5.4%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026Latest | $0.3900 | ↑ +5.4% | 15.03% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | $0.3700 | ↓ -14.0% | 16.62% | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.4300 | ↑ +2.4% | 13.93% | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | $0.4200 | — | 14.10% | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | $0.4200 | ↑ +7.7% | 13.00% | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.3900 | ↓ -18.7% | 13.60% | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.4800 | ↓ -7.7% | 13.41% | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.5200 | — | 9.98% | Oct 14, 2024 |
PSBD Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
16.5%
#4 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
75.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
22.1%
#3 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSBDPalmer Square Capita… | $324M | 16.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 ARCCAres Capital Corpora… | $13.3B | 2.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 FSCOFS Credit Opportunit… | $991M | 16.3% | 1.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
 GBDCGolub Capital BDC, I… | $3.3B | 10.9% | 97.9% | 0 | At Risk |
2nd  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $193M | 21.6% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
 CGBDCarlyle Secured Lend… | $722M | 14.5% | 1.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  PFLTPennantPark Floating… | $713M | 16.8% | 1.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
 SLRCSLR Investment Corp. | $687M | 13.0% | 96.7% | 0 | At Risk |
1st  FSKFS KKR Capital Corp. | $2.9B | 26.8% | 71.3% | 1 | Watch |
PSBD Annual Dividend History (2020–2026)
7 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.76 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4.7% |
| 2025 | $1.66 | -20.2% | 4 | $-0.10 | — | — | 10.3% |
| 2024 | $2.08 | — | 4 | $1.46 | 142.5% | 0.70x | 12.8% |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.31 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-3.22 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.59 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.83 | — | — | — |
Consensus-Based Analysis Tools
Intrinsic Valuation
DCF models, multiple analysis, and analyst estimates.
Check Valuation
Historical Returns
2+ years return with dividends reinvested.
Calculate
DCA Calculator
See how regular investing compounds over time.
Run Numbers
Peer Comparison
Compare growth, multiples, and margins vs sector.
Compare
PSBD — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PSBD stock.
How much dividend does PSBD pay per share?
Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. (PSBD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.72 per share, with a current dividend yield of +16.5%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is PSBD's next ex-dividend date?
PSBD's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PSBD typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is PSBD's dividend safe?
PSBD's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +96.3%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has PSBD increased its dividend?
PSBD has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +75.0%.
How often does PSBD pay dividends?
Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.72 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 2+ years from 2024 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PSBD grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PSBD five years ago would be worth approximately $9,203 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PSBD's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PSBD's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +10.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +16.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.