OWL (Blue Owl Capital) Dividend Payout Ratio: 16.07 (As of Mar. 2026) — 245% Above Median


OWL Blue Owl Capital Inc OWL
62 GF Score
Price $8.57
GF Value $22.45
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Blue Owl Capital Dividend Payout Ratio?

Blue Owl Capital OWL +1.06% 62 Dividend Payout Ratio is 16.07 as of Mar. 2026, which is 245% above its 10-year median of 4.66. GuruFocus rates OWL with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Blue Owl Capital ranks worse than 96.79% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Blue Owl Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.07.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Blue Owl Capital Inc is 7.89, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Blue Owl Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

OWL' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.63   Med: 4.66   Max: 7.89
Current: 7.89


During the past 7 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Blue Owl Capital was 7.89. The lowest was 2.63. And the median was 4.66.

OWL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
96.79% of 935 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71 vs OWL: 7.89

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Blue Owl Capital is 10.56%.

During the past 7 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Blue Owl Capital was 10.94%. The lowest was 0.23%. And the median was 3.55%.

Blue Owl Capital's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.23.

During the past 12 months, Blue Owl Capital's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.70% per year.

During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Blue Owl Capital was 73.60% per year. The lowest was 25.70% per year. And the median was 49.65% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.


Blue Owl Capital (NYSE:OWL) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.


Blue Owl Capital Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms


Blue Owl Capital Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Blue Owl Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Blue Owl Capital Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Blue Owl Capital Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 4.66 2.63 7.84

Blue Owl Capital Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 16.36 9.78 22.50 2.85 16.07

OWL vs TPG, PDI, JHG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Blue Owl Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Blue Owl Capital Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Blue Owl Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Blue Owl Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Blue Owl Capital Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Blue Owl Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0.855/ 0.109
=7.84

Blue Owl Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.225/ 0.014
=16.07

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 16.07 mean?
Blue Owl Capital (OWL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 16.07 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Blue Owl Capital and its competitors. This is 245% above median its historical median of 4.66. Over the past decade, Blue Owl Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 2.63 to 7.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Blue Owl Capital ranks #905 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 96.8%.
Is Blue Owl Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Blue Owl Capital's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 16.07 is 245% above median its 10-year median of 4.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.63 to a high of 7.89. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Blue Owl Capital's value of 16.07 is 2163.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blue Owl Capital ranks #905 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Blue Owl Capital has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blue Owl Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TPG and PDI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Blue Owl Capital ranks #905 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Blue Owl Capital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Blue Owl Capital's value of 16.07 is 2163.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Blue Owl Capital's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 2.63 to 7.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.66 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Blue Owl Capital has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.71, based on 935 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Blue Owl Capital's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 16.07 is 2163.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Blue Owl Capital and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blue Owl Capital's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 16.07, which is 245% above median its own 10-year median of 4.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blue Owl Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Owl Capital (OWL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.45, compared to a current price of $8.57 — trading 61.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 16.07, which is 245% above median its 10-year median of 4.66 and 2163.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. Blue Owl Capital's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Blue Owl Capital (OWL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 16.07 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Blue Owl Capital (OWL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Owl Capital stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.57 is trading 61.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.45. GuruFocus considers Blue Owl Capital to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OWL:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 16.07 (245% above median its 10-year median of 4.66)
  • GF Value™: $22.45 vs. price of $8.57 (61.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2163.4% above the Asset Management median (#905 of 935)

No single metric tells the full story. See the OWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Blue Owl Capital Business Description

Other Exchanges OWL:Mexico1OWL:Italy
Address 399 Park Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10022
Blue Owl Capital is one of the world's largest alternative-asset managers, $307.4 billion in total managed assets, including $187.7 billion in fee-earning AUM, at the end of 2025. The company has three core business segments: global private equity, (with $69.1 billion in total AUM and $39.5 billion in fee-earning AUM), private credit ($157.7 billion/$99.5 billion), and real estate/real assets ($80.6 billion/$48.7 billion). The firm primarily serves institutional investors (68% of AUM) and high-net-worth individuals (32%). Blue Owl operates through more than 20 offices in the Americas, and the EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions.
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