Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2026 | $0.26 | 2026-06-03 | 2026-06-03 |
| March 11, 2026 | $0.26 | 2026-03-04 | 2026-03-04 |
| December 10, 2025 | $0.26 | 2025-12-03 | 2025-12-03 |
| September 10, 2025 | $0.26 | 2025-09-03 | 2025-09-03 |
| September 10, 2025 | $0.05 | 2025-09-03 | 2025-09-03 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: has rewarded shareholders with 74 dividend payments over the past 22 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held BBDC shares during this period received a total of $23.11 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.26/share was paid 38 days ago, on June 10, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: BBDC currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 12.24%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has decreased by 62.3%, from $0.69 to $0.26.
- Dividend Reliability: BBDC has maintained or increased its dividend for 6 consecutive payments.
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