Oaktree Specialty LendingSTU:FFC +1.00%56 Dividend Yield % is 13.13% as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 9.29. GuruFocus rates STU:FFC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,114 Asset Management companies, Oaktree Specialty Lending ranks better than 91.56% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-24), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Oaktree Specialty Lending is 13.13%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oaktree Specialty Lending's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:FFC'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.28 Med: 9.29 Max: 16.44
Current: 13.13
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Oaktree Specialty Lending was 16.44%. The lowest was 6.28%. And the median was 9.29%.
STU:FFC's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 91.56% of 1114
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.04
vs STU:FFC: 13.13
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp is 2.84, which seems too high.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Oaktree Specialty Lending was 4.72. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 1.37.
During the past 12 months, Oaktree Specialty Lending's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -23.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Oaktree Specialty Lending was 28.20% per year. The lowest was -25.90% per year. And the median was -1.30% 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.
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, 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.
* 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.
STU:FFC vs CHY, CII, ETW: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Oaktree Specialty Lending'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.
Oaktree Specialty Lending Dividend Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Oaktree Specialty Lending's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oaktree Specialty Lending's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Oaktree Specialty Lending Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.340000
2026-06-15
2026-06-15
2026-06-30
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.856000
USD 0.400000
2026-03-16
2026-03-16
2026-03-31
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.865000
USD 0.400000
2025-12-15
2025-12-15
2025-12-31
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.854000
USD 0.400000
2025-09-15
2025-09-15
2025-09-30
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.852000
* 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.
* 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.
Oaktree Specialty Lending (STU:FFC) has a Dividend Yield % of 13.13% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Oaktree Specialty Lending and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 9.29. Over the past decade, Oaktree Specialty Lending's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 6.28 to 16.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Oaktree Specialty Lending ranks #94 out of 1114 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is Oaktree Specialty Lending's Dividend Yield % too high?
Oaktree Specialty Lending's current Dividend Yield % of 13.13% is 41% above median its 10-year median of 9.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.28 to a high of 16.44. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Yield % is 6.04. Oaktree Specialty Lending's value of 13.13% is 117.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oaktree Specialty Lending ranks #94 out of 1114 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Oaktree Specialty Lending has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oaktree Specialty Lending's Dividend Yield % compare to CHY and CII?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Oaktree Specialty Lending ranks #94 out of 1114 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Oaktree Specialty Lending in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 6.04. Oaktree Specialty Lending's value of 13.13% is 117.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Oaktree Specialty Lending's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 6.28 to 16.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.29 vs. the industry median of 6.04, Oaktree Specialty Lending 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 6.04, based on 1,114 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. Oaktree Specialty Lending's current Dividend Yield % of 13.13% is 117.4% 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 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 Oaktree Specialty Lending and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 6.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oaktree Specialty Lending's current Dividend Yield % is 13.13%, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 9.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oaktree Specialty Lending stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oaktree Specialty Lending (STU:FFC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.96, compared to a current price of €10.12 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 13.13%, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 9.29 and 117.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.04. Oaktree Specialty Lending's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 4 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 Oaktree Specialty Lending (STU:FFC), the current Dividend Yield % is 13.13% as of Jun. 24, 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 Oaktree Specialty Lending (STU:FFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oaktree Specialty Lending stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €10.12 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €11.96.
GuruFocus considers Oaktree Specialty Lending to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:FFC:
Dividend Yield %: 13.13% (41% above median its 10-year median of 9.29)
GF Value™: €11.96 vs. price of €10.12 (15.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 117.4% above the Asset Management median (#94 of 1114)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:FFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp is a specialty finance company. The company provides lending services and invests in small and mid-sized companies. The company's investment objective is to maximize its portfolio's total return by generating current income from debt investments, and to a lesser extent, capital appreciation from equity investments. The company provides customized, one-stop credit solutions to companies with limited access to public or syndicated capital markets. The company operates as a single reportable segment and derives revenues from investing in originated loans and other securities, including broadly syndicated loans, of U.S. private companies and manages the business on a consolidated basis.
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