Oxford Square Capital Corp. (OXSQ) Dividend
Oxford Square Capital Corp. (OXSQ) currently pays a dividend yield of 28.00%, distributing $0.42 per share annually ($0.04 per month). The company operates in the Financial Services sector.
OXSQ dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 28.00% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $0.42 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.04 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payments per Year | 12 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | August 17, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | September 7, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 467% |
| Sector | Financial Services |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $1.50 |
What OXSQ pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 28.00% yield, $10,000 invested in OXSQ generates about $2,800.00 per year, or roughly $233.33 every month. Share counts below use an implied price of $1.50, derived from the $0.42 annual dividend and the 28.00% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 666.7 | $280.00 | $23.33 |
| $5,000 | 3,333.3 | $1,400.00 | $116.67 |
| $10,000 | 6,666.7 | $2,800.00 | $233.33 |
| $25,000 | 16,666.7 | $7,000.00 | $583.33 |
| $100,000 | 66,666.7 | $28,000.00 | $2,333.33 |
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.
OXSQ dividend payment schedule
OXSQ pays on a monthly schedule — 12 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is August 17, 2026, with payment on September 7, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when Oxford Square Capital Corp. declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2026 | September 7, 2026 | $0.04 | Confirmed |
| September 17, 2026 | October 8, 2026 | $0.04 | Projected |
| October 17, 2026 | November 7, 2026 | $0.04 | Projected |
| November 17, 2026 | December 8, 2026 | $0.04 | Projected |
| December 17, 2026 | January 7, 2027 | $0.04 | Projected |
| January 17, 2027 | February 7, 2027 | $0.04 | Projected |
To collect a OXSQ 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 OXSQ's dividend compares
Across the 584 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.75%. OXSQ's 28.00% is 24.25 percentage points above that median, ranking 73rd of 584 by yield.
Within Financial Services, where we track 102 names, the median yield is 9.22% — putting OXSQ 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.
What the numbers mean
OXSQ pays out roughly 467% 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.
OXSQ 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.
OXSQ dividend FAQ
When is the next OXSQ ex-dividend date?
The next OXSQ ex-dividend date is August 17, 2026, with the payment scheduled for September 7, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is OXSQ's dividend yield?
OXSQ currently yields 28.00%, based on $0.42 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does OXSQ pay dividends?
OXSQ pays monthly, which works out to 12 payments per year of about $0.04 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of OXSQ generate?
At the current 28.00% yield, $10,000 invested in OXSQ would produce roughly $2,800.00 per year, or about $233.33 per month, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Is OXSQ a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. OXSQ is not currently on the Dividend Aristocrat or Dividend King list, which require 25 and 50 consecutive years of dividend increases respectively.
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