OXLC (Oxford Lane Capital) Dividend Yield %: 51.57% (As of Jun. 25, 2026) — 195% Above Median


OXLC Oxford Lane Capital Corp OXLC
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What is Oxford Lane Capital Dividend Yield %?

Oxford Lane Capital OXLC +1.32% 25 Dividend Yield % is 51.57% as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 195% above its 10-year median of 17.46. GuruFocus rates OXLC with a GF Score™ of 25/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,115 Asset Management companies, Oxford Lane Capital ranks better than 99.73% on this metric.

As of today (2026-06-25), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Oxford Lane Capital is 51.57%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Oxford Lane Capital's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

OXLC' s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.45   Med: 17.46   Max: 64.63
Current: 51.57

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Oxford Lane Capital was 64.63%. The lowest was 11.45%. And the median was 17.46%.

OXLC's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than
99.73% of 1115 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.03 vs OXLC: 51.57

Oxford Lane Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Oxford Lane Capital was 3.53. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.77.

As of today (2026-06-25), the Forward Dividend Yield % of Oxford Lane Capital is 28.44%.

Oxford Lane Capital's Dividends per Share for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.20.

During the past 12 months, Oxford Lane Capital's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -8.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -7.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Oxford Lane Capital was 44.20% per year. The lowest was -19.70% per year. And the median was -2.30% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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

Oxford Lane Capital  (NAS:OXLC) Dividend Yield % Explanation

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Oxford Lane Capital Dividend Yield % Related Terms

Oxford Lane Capital Dividend Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Oxford Lane Capital's Dividend Yield % 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.

Oxford Lane Capital Dividend Yield % Chart

Oxford Lane Capital Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Dividend Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.50 17.21 18.60 22.25 52.15

Oxford Lane Capital Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Dividend Yield % 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 18.60 18.89 22.25 31.90 52.15

OXLC vs KBDC, PDX, STK: Dividend Yield % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Oxford Lane Capital's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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.

Oxford Lane Capital Dividend Yield % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Oxford Lane Capital's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Oxford Lane Capital's Dividend Yield % falls into.


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Oxford Lane Capital Dividend Yield % Calculation

Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

Oxford Lane Capital Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
USD 0.2000002026-06-162026-06-162026-06-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.2000002026-05-152026-05-152026-05-29Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.2000002026-04-162026-04-162026-04-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.4000002026-03-172026-03-172026-03-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.4000002026-02-132026-02-132026-02-27Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.4000002026-01-162026-01-162026-01-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.4000002025-12-172025-12-172025-12-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.4000002025-11-142025-11-142025-11-28Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.4000002025-10-172025-10-172025-10-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.4500002025-09-162025-09-162025-09-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.4500002025-08-152025-08-152025-08-29Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.4500002025-07-172025-07-172025-07-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000

* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.

Oxford Lane Capital's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Trailing Annual Dividend Yield=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=4.35/8.44
=51.54 %

Current Share Price is $8.44.
Oxford Lane Capital's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $4.35.

Oxford Lane Capital's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Forward Annual Dividend Yield=Forward Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=2.4/8.44
=28.44 %

Current Share Price is $8.44.
Oxford Lane Capital's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as $0.2 * 12 = $2.4.

* 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 Yield % →
What does a Dividend Yield % of 51.57% mean?
Oxford Lane Capital (OXLC) has a Dividend Yield % of 51.57% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Oxford Lane Capital and its competitors. This is 195% above median its historical median of 17.46. Over the past decade, Oxford Lane Capital's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 11.45 to 64.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Oxford Lane Capital ranks #3 out of 1115 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is Oxford Lane Capital's Dividend Yield % too high?
Oxford Lane Capital's current Dividend Yield % of 51.57% is 195% above median its 10-year median of 17.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.45 to a high of 64.63. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Yield % is 6.03. Oxford Lane Capital's value of 51.57% is 755.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oxford Lane Capital ranks #3 out of 1115 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Oxford Lane Capital has a GF Score™ of 25/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oxford Lane Capital's Dividend Yield % compare to KBDC and PDX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Oxford Lane Capital ranks #3 out of 1115 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Oxford Lane Capital in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 6.03. Oxford Lane Capital's value of 51.57% is 755.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Oxford Lane Capital's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 11.45 to 64.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.46 vs. the industry median of 6.03, Oxford Lane 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 Yield % for an Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Asset Management companies is 6.03, based on 1,115 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oxford Lane Capital's current Dividend Yield % of 51.57% is 755.2% 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 Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Oxford Lane Capital and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 6.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oxford Lane Capital's current Dividend Yield % is 51.57%, which is 195% above median its own 10-year median of 17.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oxford Lane Capital stock overvalued right now?
Oxford Lane Capital (OXLC) has a current Dividend Yield % of 51.57%. The current Dividend Yield % is 51.57%, which is 195% above median its 10-year median of 17.46 and 755.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.03. Oxford Lane Capital's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oxford Lane Capital (OXLC), the current Dividend Yield % is 51.57% as of Jun. 25, 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.

Oxford Lane Capital Business Description

Other Exchanges OXLCP.PFD:USA
Address 8 Sound Shore Drive, Suite 255, Greenwich, CT, USA, 06830
Oxford Lane Capital Corp is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. The fund's investment objective is to maximize portfolio's risk adjusted total return, and currently seek to achieve investment objective by investing in structured finance investments, specifically the equity and junior debt tranches of CLO vehicles, which are collateralized by a diverse portfolio of senior secured loans made to companies whose debt is unrated or is rated below investment grade (the Senior Loans) and, to a limited. Its investment plan also includes investing in warehouse facilities, which are financing structures intended to aggregate senior loans that may be used to form the basis of a CLO vehicle.
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