ORC Dividend History & Yield
Orchid Island Capital, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 (in 22 days) | Oct 14, 2026 | $0.1117 | $11.17 | Estimated |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 (in 52 days) | Nov 13, 2026 | $0.1117 | $11.17 | Estimated |
| Sun, Nov 29, 2026 (in 82 days) | Dec 13, 2026 | $0.1117 | $11.17 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 (in 112 days) | Jan 12, 2027 | $0.1117 | $11.17 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 (in 142 days) | Feb 11, 2027 | $0.1117 | $11.17 | Estimated |
| Sat, Feb 27, 2027 (in 172 days) | Mar 13, 2027 | $0.1117 | $11.17 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 (in 202 days) | Apr 12, 2027 | $0.1117 | $11.17 | Estimated |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 (in 232 days) | May 12, 2027 | $0.1117 | $11.17 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 (in 262 days) | Jun 11, 2027 | $0.1117 | $11.17 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jun 27, 2027 (in 292 days) | Jul 11, 2027 | $0.1117 | $11.17 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jul 27, 2027 (in 322 days) | Aug 10, 2027 | $0.1117 | $11.17 | Estimated |
| Thu, Aug 26, 2027 (in 352 days) | Sep 9, 2027 | $0.1117 | $11.17 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ORC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.34 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much ORC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 896 | $5,861 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,478 | $29,306 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,956 | $58,612 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 20.47%. $10,000 in ORC would currently pay about $2,047 a year ($171 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ORC dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Jul 31, 2026 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2026 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| May 29, 2026 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | — | $0.10 | -16.7% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2026 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Nov 28, 2025 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Aug 29, 2025 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Jul 31, 2025 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| May 30, 2025 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2025 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Jan 31, 2025 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2024 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2024 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Jul 31, 2024 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| May 31, 2024 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Apr 29, 2024 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2024 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Jan 30, 2024 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2023 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Oct 30, 2023 | — | $0.12 | -25.0% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2023 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Jul 28, 2023 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| May 30, 2023 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Apr 27, 2023 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2023 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Jan 30, 2023 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2022 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Oct 28, 2022 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2022 | — | $0.16 | -28.9% |
| Jul 28, 2022 | — | $0.225 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | — | $0.225 | +0.0% |
| May 27, 2022 | — | $0.225 | +0.0% |
| Apr 28, 2022 | — | $0.225 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | — | $0.225 | -18.2% |
| Feb 25, 2022 | — | $0.275 | +0.0% |
| Jan 28, 2022 | — | $0.275 | -15.4% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.325 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2021 | — | $0.325 | +0.0% |
| Oct 28, 2021 | — | $0.325 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | — | $0.325 | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2021 | — | $0.325 | +0.0% |
| Jul 29, 2021 | — | $0.325 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | — | $0.325 | +0.0% |
| May 27, 2021 | — | $0.325 | +0.0% |
| Apr 29, 2021 | — | $0.325 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | — | $0.325 | +0.0% |
| Feb 25, 2021 | — | $0.325 | +0.0% |
| Jan 28, 2021 | — | $0.325 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | — | $0.325 | +0.0% |
| Nov 27, 2020 | — | $0.325 | +0.0% |
| Oct 29, 2020 | — | $0.325 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2020 | — | $0.325 | +0.0% |
| Aug 28, 2020 | — | $0.325 | +8.3% |
| Jul 30, 2020 | — | $0.30 | +9.1% |
| Jun 29, 2020 | — | $0.275 | +0.0% |
| May 28, 2020 | — | $0.275 | +0.0% |
| Apr 29, 2020 | — | $0.275 | -31.2% |
| Mar 30, 2020 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2020 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Jan 30, 2020 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Nov 27, 2019 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Oct 30, 2019 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Sep 27, 2019 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Aug 29, 2019 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Jul 30, 2019 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Jun 27, 2019 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| May 30, 2019 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Apr 29, 2019 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Mar 28, 2019 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2019 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Jan 30, 2019 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2018 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Oct 30, 2018 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Sep 27, 2018 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2018 | — | $0.40 | -11.1% |
| Jul 30, 2018 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2018 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| May 30, 2018 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Apr 27, 2018 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Mar 28, 2018 | — | $0.45 | -18.2% |
| Feb 27, 2018 | — | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Jan 30, 2018 | — | $0.55 | -21.4% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2017 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Oct 30, 2017 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Sep 28, 2017 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Aug 29, 2017 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Jul 27, 2017 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2017 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| May 26, 2017 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Apr 26, 2017 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Mar 29, 2017 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Feb 24, 2017 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Jan 27, 2017 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Nov 28, 2016 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Oct 25, 2016 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Sep 26, 2016 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Aug 25, 2016 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Jul 25, 2016 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Jun 24, 2016 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| May 24, 2016 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Apr 22, 2016 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Mar 23, 2016 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Feb 22, 2016 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Jan 22, 2016 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Dec 22, 2015 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Nov 20, 2015 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Oct 22, 2015 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Sep 23, 2015 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Aug 24, 2015 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Jul 23, 2015 | — | $0.70 | -22.2% |
| Jun 18, 2015 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2015 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Apr 23, 2015 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Mar 25, 2015 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Feb 23, 2015 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Jan 22, 2015 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Dec 23, 2014 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2014 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Oct 24, 2014 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Sep 23, 2014 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Aug 22, 2014 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Jul 24, 2014 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Jun 23, 2014 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| May 22, 2014 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Apr 23, 2014 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Mar 24, 2014 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Feb 21, 2014 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Jan 23, 2014 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Dec 23, 2013 | — | $0.90 | +33.3% |
| Nov 21, 2013 | — | $0.675 | +0.0% |
| Oct 23, 2013 | — | $0.675 | +0.0% |
| Sep 23, 2013 | — | $0.675 | +0.0% |
| Aug 22, 2013 | — | $0.675 | +0.0% |
| Jul 23, 2013 | — | $0.675 | +0.0% |
| Jun 21, 2013 | — | $0.675 | +0.0% |
| May 23, 2013 | — | $0.675 | +0.0% |
| Apr 23, 2013 | — | $0.675 | +0.0% |
| Mar 21, 2013 | — | $0.675 | — |
Payout risk check
ORC scores 45/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- 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 Orchid Island Capital, Inc.
Orchid Island Capital, Inc., a specialty finance company, invests in residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) in the United States. The company's RMBS is backed by single-family residential mortgage loans, referred to as Agency RMBS. Its portfolio comprises traditional pass-through Agency RMBS, such as mortgage pass through certificates and collateralized mortgage obligations; and structured Agency RMBS, including interest only securities, inverse interest only securities, and principal only securities. The company has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT) for the United States federal income tax purposes.
Sector: Real Estate. Industry: REIT - Mortgage. First dividend on our records: Mar 21, 2013. 162 payments tracked.
ORC dividend FAQ
When is ORC's next ex-dividend date?
ORC's next ex-dividend date is Sep 30, 2026 (in 22 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1117 per share, expected on Oct 14, 2026.
How often does ORC pay dividends?
ORC pays dividends every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.10 per share with an ex-date of Aug 31, 2026.
What is ORC's dividend yield?
ORC's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 20.47%, based on $1.34 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $6.55. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.34 per share, is 20.47%.
How much does ORC pay per share?
ORC pays about $0.1117 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.34 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $134.00 a year.
Has ORC grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 19.2% a year (-6.9% over the last year). ORC did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of ORC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 20.47%, you would need about 896 shares of ORC (roughly $5,861 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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