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OXLC

Oxford Lane Capital Corp.

OXLCI

Stock · quarterly payer

$25.08

Overvalued · -56% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

8.72%

Annual Dividend

$0.95

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Dec 15, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about OXLCI's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (OXLCI) has a forward dividend yield of 8.72%, based on an annual dividend of $0.95 per share and a share price of $25.08.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, OXLCI's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (68 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • OXLCI has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • OXLCI's next ex-dividend date is Dec 15, 2026, with payment on Dec 31, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, OXLCI's 8.72% yield is 39% above its five-year average yield of 6.29%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for OXLCI is $11.15 per share, 56% below the $25.08 share price, so OXLCI screens as overvalued.
  • Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (OXLCI) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (OXLCI) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 0 times across the 9 payments on record since 2024. Its most recent change was a 9.8% increase to $0.547 per share, going ex-dividend on Dec 13, 2024.
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SmarterDividends, "OXLCI Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/OXLCI

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (OXLCI) yields 8.72% ($0.95 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (68/100).

Is OXLCI a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (OXLCI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 8.72% ($0.95/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Very high yield can signal elevated risk

Key Data

Dividend Yield
8.72%
Payout Ratio
—
Annual Dividend
$0.95
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Dec 15, 2026
Years of Growth
1
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.15
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
—
52-Week Range
$25.05 – $26.25
Dividend Safety
B · 68/100
Ever Cut?
No

OXLCI dividend raises and cuts

Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (OXLCI) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 0 times across the 9 payments on record since 2024. Its most recent change was a 9.8% increase to $0.547 per share, going ex-dividend on Dec 13, 2024.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Dec 13, 2024Raise$0.498 → $0.547+9.8%
Every OXLCI payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
OXLCI ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Dec 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →OXLCI dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OXLCI a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (OXLCI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 8.72% ($0.95/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is OXLCI undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, OXLCI's fair value is about $11.15 versus a $25.08 share price — so it looks overvalued (-56% vs. fair value).

Is OXLCI's dividend safe?

OXLCI has a dividend-safety grade of B (68/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 1-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is OXLCI's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for OXLCI is about $11.15 per share, about 56% below the current $25.08 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is OXLCI a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data OXLCI screens as "yes, with caveats" and overvalued. Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (OXLCI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 8.72% ($0.95/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will OXLCI cut its dividend?

OXLCI earns a dividend-safety grade of B (68/100), 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 OXLCI pay a dividend?

Yes. Oxford Lane Capital Corp. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.95 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 8.72%.

What is OXLCI's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, OXLCI's forward dividend yield is 8.72%, based on a $0.95 annual dividend and a $25.08 share price.

What is OXLCI's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, OXLCI pays $0.95 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

How many years has OXLCI grown its dividend?

As of Oct 18, 2026, OXLCI has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

When is the next OXLCI ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for OXLCI is Dec 15, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $0.95 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$23.63
Annual$94.50
Monthly avg$7.88

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