OCSL Dividend History & Yield
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 (in 7 days) | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.33 | $33.00 | Declared |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (in 98 days) | Dec 30, 2026 | $0.34 | $34.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 189 days) | Mar 31, 2027 | $0.34 | $34.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 280 days) | Jun 30, 2027 | $0.34 | $34.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from OCSL's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.35 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much OCSL do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 883 | $11,268 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,412 | $56,338 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,824 | $112,676 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 10.65%. $10,000 in OCSL would currently pay about $1,065 a year ($89 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
OCSL dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.34 | -15.0% |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.40 | -4.8% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.42 | -10.6% |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.47 | -14.5% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 | $0.55 | -11.3% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.62 | +12.7% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.55 | -42.7% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.96 | +88.2% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.51 | +3.0% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.495 | +3.1% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.48 | +3.2% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.465 | +6.9% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.435 | +11.5% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.39 | +8.3% |
| Mar 12, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.36 | +9.1% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.33 | +4.8% |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.315 | +10.5% |
Payout risk check
OCSL scores 80/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (elevated risk).
3 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
- Yield above 12%, far above market norms
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
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 Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation is a business development company. The fund specializing in investments in middle market, bridge financing, first and second lien debt financing, unsecured and mezzanine loan, mezzanine debt, senior and junior secured debt, expansions, sponsor-led acquisitions, preferred equity, and management buyouts in small and mid-sized companies. It seeks to invest in education services, business services, retail and consumer, healthcare, manufacturing, food and restaurants, construction and engineering.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: Sep 8, 2008. 123 payments tracked.
OCSL dividend FAQ
When is OCSL's next ex-dividend date?
OCSL's next ex-dividend date is Sep 15, 2026 (in 7 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.33 per share, expected on Sep 30, 2026.
How often does OCSL pay dividends?
OCSL pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.34 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is OCSL's dividend yield?
OCSL's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 12.06%, based on $1.54 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $12.77. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.36 per share, is 10.65%.
How much does OCSL pay per share?
OCSL pays about $0.33 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.36 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $136.00 a year.
Has OCSL grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 2.0% a year (-22.6% over the last year). OCSL did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of OCSL do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 10.65%, you would need about 883 shares of OCSL (roughly $11,268 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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