CION Dividend History & Yield
CION Investment Corporation · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 (in 3 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.10 | $10.00 | Declared |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 (in 31 days) | Oct 23, 2026 | $0.10 | $10.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Nov 6, 2026 (in 59 days) | Nov 20, 2026 | $0.10 | $10.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 (in 87 days) | Dec 18, 2026 | $0.10 | $10.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 (in 115 days) | Jan 15, 2027 | $0.10 | $10.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 143 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.10 | $10.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 26, 2027 (in 171 days) | Mar 12, 2027 | $0.10 | $10.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 (in 199 days) | Apr 9, 2027 | $0.10 | $10.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 (in 227 days) | May 7, 2027 | $0.10 | $10.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 21, 2027 (in 255 days) | Jun 4, 2027 | $0.10 | $10.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 283 days) | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.10 | $10.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jul 16, 2027 (in 311 days) | Jul 30, 2027 | $0.10 | $10.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CION's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.30 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 32 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much CION do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,000 | $7,280 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,000 | $36,400 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,000 | $72,800 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 16.48%. $10,000 in CION would currently pay about $1,648 a year ($137 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CION dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Jul 17, 2026 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2026 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2026 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Apr 10, 2026 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Jan 16, 2026 | — | $0.10 | -72.2% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.36 Special | — |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.36 Special | — |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.36 Special | — |
| Mar 28, 2025 | — | $0.36 | +620.0% |
| Dec 30, 2024 | — | $0.05 | -86.1% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Sep 3, 2024 | — | $0.36 | +620.0% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | — | $0.05 | -86.1% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | — | $0.36 | +5.9% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.34 | +580.0% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | — | $0.05 | -66.7% |
| Dec 21, 2023 | — | $0.15 | -55.9% |
| Nov 30, 2023 | — | $0.34 | +580.0% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | — | $0.05 | -85.3% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| May 31, 2023 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.34 | +25.9% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | — | $0.27 | -12.9% |
| Nov 30, 2022 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Aug 31, 2022 | — | $0.31 | +10.7% |
| May 31, 2022 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Mar 22, 2022 | — | $0.28 | +40.0% |
| Dec 15, 2021 | — | $0.20 | -23.1% |
| Nov 30, 2021 | — | $0.26 | — |
Payout risk check
CION scores 60/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (elevated risk).
3 warning flags raised:
- Yield above 12%, far above market norms
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
- Share price down more than 30% over 1 year
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About CION Investment Corporation
CION Investment Corporation is a business development company. It specializes in investments in senior secured loans, including unitranche loans, First Lien, second lien loans, long-term subordinated loans, and mezzanine loans; equity interests such as warrants or options; and corporate bonds; and other debt securities in middle-market companies. The firm invests in growth capital, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, market/product expansion, refinancing and recapitalization investments. The fund also invests up to 30 percent of their assets opportunistically in other types of investments, including the securities of larger public companies and foreign securities.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: Nov 30, 2021. 32 payments tracked.
CION dividend FAQ
When is CION's next ex-dividend date?
CION's next ex-dividend date is Sep 11, 2026 (in 3 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.10 per share, expected on Dec 28, 2026.
How often does CION pay dividends?
CION pays dividends every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.10 per share with an ex-date of Aug 14, 2026.
What is CION's dividend yield?
CION's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 15.93%, based on $1.16 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $7.28. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.20 per share, is 16.48%.
How much does CION pay per share?
CION pays about $0.10 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.20 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $120.00 a year.
Has CION grown or cut its dividend?
CION has raised its annual dividend for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed -20.6% a year. CION did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of CION do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 16.48%, you would need about 1,000 shares of CION (roughly $7,280 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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