Trinity Capital Inc. (TRIN) Dividend
Trinity Capital Inc. (TRIN) currently pays a dividend yield of 12.81%, distributing $2.21 per share annually ($0.17 per quarter). The company operates in the Financial Services sector.
TRIN dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 12.81% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $2.21 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.17 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | October 15, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | November 5, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 117% |
| Sector | Financial Services |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $17.25 |
What TRIN pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 12.81% yield, $10,000 invested in TRIN generates about $1,281.00 per year, or roughly $320.25 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $17.25, derived from the $2.21 annual dividend and the 12.81% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 58 | $128.10 | $32.03 |
| $5,000 | 289.8 | $640.50 | $160.13 |
| $10,000 | 579.6 | $1,281.00 | $320.25 |
| $25,000 | 1,449.1 | $3,202.50 | $800.63 |
| $100,000 | 5,796.4 | $12,810.00 | $3,202.50 |
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 quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
TRIN dividend payment schedule
TRIN pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is October 15, 2026, with payment on November 5, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when Trinity Capital Inc. declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2026 | November 5, 2026 | $0.17 | Confirmed |
| January 15, 2027 | February 5, 2027 | $0.17 | Projected |
| April 15, 2027 | May 6, 2027 | $0.17 | Projected |
| July 15, 2027 | August 5, 2027 | $0.17 | Projected |
To collect a TRIN 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 TRIN's dividend compares
Across the 584 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.75%. TRIN's 12.81% is 9.05 percentage points above that median, ranking 118th of 584 by yield.
Within Financial Services, where we track 102 names, the median yield is 9.22% — putting TRIN 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
TRIN pays out roughly 117% 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.
Like most US dividend payers, TRIN distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
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.
TRIN dividend FAQ
When is the next TRIN ex-dividend date?
The next TRIN ex-dividend date is October 15, 2026, with the payment scheduled for November 5, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is TRIN's dividend yield?
TRIN currently yields 12.81%, based on $2.21 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does TRIN pay dividends?
TRIN pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $0.17 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of TRIN generate?
At the current 12.81% yield, $10,000 invested in TRIN would produce roughly $1,281.00 per year, or about $320.25 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Is TRIN a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. TRIN 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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