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ARCC Dividend Calculator

Calculate how much dividend income Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with ARCC's current 10.15% yield and 3.5% dividend growth rate.

Dividend Yield: 10.15%

Annual Dividend: $1.92 per share

Share Price: $18.77

Payout Ratio: 143.3%

ARCC DRIP Calculator

Model ARCC dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 3.5% per year

What If You Invested $1,000 in ARCC 10 Years Ago?

A $1,000 investment in ARCC on 2016-09-30 would be worth $3,968.43 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 296.8%.

Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $2,623.87 (162.4% return). Reinvesting dividends added $1,344.56 in extra value.

Starting share price: $15.5 — Current share price: $18.56

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ARCC's current dividend yield?

ARCC (Ares Capital Corporation) currently has a dividend yield of 10.15%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $1015 per year in dividend income before taxes.

How much ARCC do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?

To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from ARCC at its current yield of 10.15%, you would need approximately $118,227 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.

Does ARCC pay monthly dividends?

No, ARCC pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.

Is ARCC's dividend safe?

ARCC's payout ratio is 143.3%, which is elevated. Monitor earnings closely, as high payout ratios can indicate less flexibility for dividend growth or sustainability during downturns.

What is ARCC's dividend growth rate?

ARCC's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 3.5% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.

What would $1,000 invested in ARCC 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in ARCC on 2016-09-30 would be worth approximately $3,968.43 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 296.8% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $2,623.87 — meaning DRIP added $1,344.56 in extra value.

See full dividend history and analysis on the ARCC dividend page.