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Gladstone Investment Corporatio (GAIN) Dividend

Gladstone Investment Corporatio · Financial Services · Asset Management · monthly payer

$14.96

Undervalued · +56% Add to Portfolio

As of Nov 5, 2026, Gladstone Investment Corporatio (GAIN) pays a monthly dividend of $0.08 per share, or $0.96 a year, a 6.23% yield at its $14.96 share price. The next ex-dividend date is Nov 19, 2026, paid Nov 30, 2026. It has a dividend safety grade of A.

Forward Yield

6.23%

Annual Dividend

$0.96

Payout Ratio

23%

5-Yr Growth

2.3%

Ex-Date

Nov 19, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about GAIN's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 5, 2026, Gladstone Investment Corporatio (GAIN) has a forward dividend yield of 6.23%, based on an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and a share price of $14.96.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, GAIN's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (80 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • GAIN last cut its regular dividend in 2009.
  • GAIN's next ex-dividend date is Nov 19, 2026, with payment on Nov 30, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, GAIN pays out 23% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • GAIN's dividend has grown at an average rate of 2.3% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, GAIN's 6.23% yield is 45% below its five-year average yield of 11.39%.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for GAIN is $23.31 per share, 56% above the $14.96 share price, so GAIN screens as undervalued.
  • Gladstone Investment Corporatio (GAIN) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
  • Gladstone Investment Corporatio (GAIN) has raised its regular dividend 18 times and cut it 3 times across the 278 payments on record since 2005. Its most recent change was a 6.7% increase to $0.0800 per share, going ex-dividend on Oct 20, 2022. The last cut went ex-dividend on Dec 4, 2017.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "GAIN Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/GAIN

Is GAIN a good dividend stock?

Yes

Gladstone Investment Corporatio (GAIN) pays a monthly dividend yielding 6.23% ($0.96/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (23%)
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2009
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
6.23%
Payout Ratio
23%
Annual Dividend
$0.96
5-Yr Avg Growth
2.3%
Ex-Dividend Date
Nov 19, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
monthly
Beta
0.71
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
3.6
5-Yr Total Return
-8%
52-Week Range
$13.11 – $17.14
Dividend Safety
A · 80/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2009)

GAIN dividend raises and cuts

Gladstone Investment Corporatio (GAIN) has raised its regular dividend 18 times and cut it 3 times across the 278 payments on record since 2005. Its most recent change was a 6.7% increase to $0.0800 per share, going ex-dividend on Oct 20, 2022. The last cut went ex-dividend on Dec 4, 2017.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Oct 20, 2022Raise$0.0750 → $0.0800+6.7%
Oct 21, 2021Raise$0.0700 → $0.0750+7.1%
Jan 23, 2020Raise$0.0680 → $0.0700+2.9%
Oct 18, 2018Raise$0.0670 → $0.0680+1.5%
Apr 19, 2018Raise$0.0650 → $0.0670+3.1%
Dec 18, 2017Raise$0.0600 → $0.0650+8.3%
Dec 4, 2017Cut$0.0650 → $0.0600−7.7%
Oct 19, 2017Raise$0.0640 → $0.0650+1.6%
Jun 19, 2017Raise$0.0600 → $0.0640+6.7%
Jun 1, 2017Cut$0.0640 → $0.0600−6.3%
Apr 19, 2017Raise$0.0630 → $0.0640+1.6%
Apr 22, 2015Raise$0.0600 → $0.0630+5.0%
Show all 21 changes since 2005
Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Oct 18, 2013Raise$0.0500 → $0.0600+20.0%
Jul 20, 2011Raise$0.0450 → $0.0500+11.1%
Apr 19, 2011Raise$0.0400 → $0.0450+12.5%
Apr 23, 2009Cut$0.0800 → $0.0400−50.0%
Apr 18, 2008Raise$0.0796 → $0.0800+0.5%
Oct 19, 2007Raise$0.0746 → $0.0796+6.7%
Jan 19, 2007Raise$0.0697 → $0.0746+7.1%
Jan 17, 2006Raise$0.0398 → $0.0697+75.0%
Oct 19, 2005Raise$0.0199 → $0.0398+100.0%
Every GAIN payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
GAIN ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Nov 19, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →GAIN dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →GAIN dividend calculator100 shares pay $96.00 a year, $8.00 each monthCalculate →GAIN total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GAIN a good dividend stock?

Yes. Gladstone Investment Corporatio (GAIN) pays a monthly dividend yielding 6.23% ($0.96/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is GAIN undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, GAIN's fair value is about $23.31 versus a $14.96 share price — so it looks undervalued (+56% vs. fair value).

Is GAIN's dividend safe?

GAIN has a dividend-safety grade of A (80/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2009, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is GAIN's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for GAIN is about $23.31 per share, roughly 56% above the current $14.96 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is GAIN a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data GAIN screens as "yes" and undervalued. Gladstone Investment Corporatio (GAIN) pays a monthly dividend yielding 6.23% ($0.96/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will GAIN cut its dividend?

GAIN earns a dividend-safety grade of A (80/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2009). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does GAIN pay a dividend?

Yes. Gladstone Investment Corporatio pays a monthly dividend of about $0.96 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 6.23%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of GAIN pay?

At $0.96 per share a year, 100 shares of GAIN pay $96.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $8.00 each month. Buying them costs about $1,496 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.

What is GAIN's dividend yield?

As of Nov 5, 2026, GAIN's forward dividend yield is 6.23%, based on a $0.96 annual dividend and a $14.96 share price.

What is GAIN's dividend per share?

As of Nov 5, 2026, GAIN pays $0.96 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

What is GAIN's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 5, 2026, GAIN's payout ratio is 23% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has GAIN grown its dividend?

GAIN does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next GAIN ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 5, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for GAIN is Nov 19, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $0.96 / yr per share

Per payment (monthly)$8.00
Annual$96.00
Monthly avg$8.00
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