Oxford Lane Capital (OXLC) Dividend
Oxford Lane Capital (OXLC) currently pays a dividend yield of 26.09%, distributing $2.40 per share annually ($0.20 per month). The company operates in the Financial Services sector.
OXLC has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years.
OXLC dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 26.09% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $2.40 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.20 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payments per Year | 12 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | August 17, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | August 31, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 95% |
| Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth | 4 |
| Sector | Financial Services |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $9.20 |
What OXLC pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 26.09% yield, $10,000 invested in OXLC generates about $2,609.00 per year, or roughly $217.42 every month. Share counts below use an implied price of $9.20, derived from the $2.40 annual dividend and the 26.09% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 108.7 | $260.90 | $21.74 |
| $5,000 | 543.5 | $1,304.50 | $108.71 |
| $10,000 | 1,087.1 | $2,609.00 | $217.42 |
| $25,000 | 2,717.7 | $6,522.50 | $543.54 |
| $100,000 | 10,870.8 | $26,090.00 | $2,174.17 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each month — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
OXLC dividend payment schedule
OXLC pays on a monthly schedule — 12 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is August 17, 2026, with payment on August 31, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when Oxford Lane Capital declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2026 | August 31, 2026 | $0.20 | Confirmed |
| September 17, 2026 | October 1, 2026 | $0.20 | Projected |
| October 17, 2026 | October 31, 2026 | $0.20 | Projected |
| November 17, 2026 | December 1, 2026 | $0.20 | Projected |
| December 17, 2026 | December 31, 2026 | $0.20 | Projected |
| January 17, 2027 | January 31, 2027 | $0.20 | Projected |
To collect a OXLC dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How OXLC's dividend compares
Across the 587 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.81%. OXLC's 26.09% is 22.28 percentage points above that median, ranking 60th of 587 by yield.
Within Financial Services, where we track 102 names, the median yield is 8.47% — putting OXLC above its sector. A yield well above the sector norm is worth a second look: it can signal a depressed share price rather than a generous payout.
Its 4-year run of dividend increases ranks 226th out of the 362 names in our data with an active growth streak.
What the numbers mean
OXLC pays out roughly 95% of its earnings as dividends. That is a high payout ratio. The dividend is consuming most of reported earnings, which is normal for REITs and some funds but a caution flag elsewhere.
OXLC pays monthly, which suits investors who want dividend income to line up with monthly living expenses rather than arriving in quarterly lumps.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
OXLC dividend FAQ
When is the next OXLC ex-dividend date?
The next OXLC ex-dividend date is August 17, 2026, with the payment scheduled for August 31, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is OXLC's dividend yield?
OXLC currently yields 26.09%, based on $2.40 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does OXLC pay dividends?
OXLC pays monthly, which works out to 12 payments per year of about $0.20 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of OXLC generate?
At the current 26.09% yield, $10,000 invested in OXLC would produce roughly $2,609.00 per year, or about $217.42 per month, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Has OXLC increased its dividend?
Yes — OXLC has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years.
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