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FSCO

FS Credit Opportunities Corp.

FSCO

Financial Services · Asset Management · Stock · monthly payer

$4.99

Undervalued · +223% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

14.43%

Annual Dividend

$0.75

Payout Ratio

128%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Oct 23, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about FSCO's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 15, 2026, FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (FSCO) has a forward dividend yield of 14.43%, based on an annual dividend of $0.75 per share and a share price of $4.99.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, FSCO's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is D (48 out of 100), which rates the dividend as unsafe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (FSCO) has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years as of Oct 15, 2026.
  • FSCO has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • FSCO's next ex-dividend date is Oct 23, 2026, with payment on Oct 30, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, FSCO pays out 128% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, FSCO's 14.43% yield is 54% above its five-year average yield of 9.37%.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for FSCO is $16.11 per share, 223% above the $4.99 share price, so FSCO screens as undervalued.
  • FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (FSCO) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "FSCO Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 15, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/FSCO

Summary

As of Oct 15, 2026, FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (FSCO) yields 14.43% ($0.75 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of D (48/100) and has 3 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is FSCO a good dividend stock?

Mixed

FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (FSCO) pays a monthly dividend yielding 14.43% ($0.75/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Elevated payout ratio (128%)
  • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
  • Below-average dividend safety score

Key Data

Dividend Yield
14.43%
Payout Ratio
128%
Annual Dividend
$0.75
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 23, 2026
Years of Growth
3
Frequency
monthly
Beta
—
Market Cap
$1.0B
P/E Ratio
8.2
5-Yr Total Return
—
52-Week Range
$4.13 – $6.91
Dividend Safety
D · 48/100
Ever Cut?
No
FSCO ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 23, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →FSCO dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FSCO a good dividend stock?

Mixed. FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (FSCO) pays a monthly dividend yielding 14.43% ($0.75/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Is FSCO undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, FSCO's fair value is about $16.11 versus a $4.99 share price — so it looks undervalued (+223% vs. fair value).

Is FSCO's dividend safe?

FSCO has a dividend-safety grade of D (48/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 3-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is FSCO's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for FSCO is about $16.11 per share, roughly 223% above the current $4.99 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is FSCO a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data FSCO screens as "mixed" and undervalued. FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (FSCO) pays a monthly dividend yielding 14.43% ($0.75/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will FSCO cut its dividend?

FSCO earns a dividend-safety grade of D (48/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does FSCO pay a dividend?

Yes. FS Credit Opportunities Corp. pays a monthly dividend of about $0.75 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 14.43%.

What is FSCO's dividend yield?

As of Oct 15, 2026, FSCO's forward dividend yield is 14.43%, based on a $0.75 annual dividend and a $4.99 share price.

What is FSCO's dividend per share?

As of Oct 15, 2026, FSCO pays $0.75 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

What is FSCO's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 15, 2026, FSCO's payout ratio is 128% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has FSCO grown its dividend?

As of Oct 15, 2026, FSCO has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

When is the next FSCO ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 15, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for FSCO is Oct 23, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $0.75 / yr per share

Per payment (monthly)$6.23
Annual$74.80
Monthly avg$6.23

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