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OXLCZ

Oxford Lane Capital Corp. 5.00% Notes due 2027

OXLCZ

Stock · quarterly payer

$24.94

Fairly valued · +15% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

5.02%

Annual Dividend

$1.25

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Dec 15, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about OXLCZ's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Oxford Lane Capital Corp. 5.00% Notes due 2027 (OXLCZ) has a forward dividend yield of 5.02%, based on an annual dividend of $1.25 per share and a share price of $24.94.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, OXLCZ's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (78 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • OXLCZ has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • OXLCZ'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, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for OXLCZ is $28.68 per share, 15% above the $24.94 share price, so OXLCZ screens as fairly valued.
  • Oxford Lane Capital Corp. 5.00% Notes due 2027 (OXLCZ) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Oxford Lane Capital Corp. 5.00% Notes due 2027 (OXLCZ) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 0 times across the 19 payments on record since 2022. Its most recent change was a 15.5% increase to $0.313 per share, going ex-dividend on Jun 14, 2022.
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SmarterDividends, "OXLCZ Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/OXLCZ

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Oxford Lane Capital Corp. 5.00% Notes due 2027 (OXLCZ) yields 5.02% ($1.25 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (78/100).

Is OXLCZ a good dividend stock?

Yes

Oxford Lane Capital Corp. 5.00% Notes due 2027 (OXLCZ) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.02% ($1.25/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
5.02%
Payout Ratio
—
Annual Dividend
$1.25
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Dec 15, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
—
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
1%
52-Week Range
$24.14 – $25.15
Dividend Safety
B · 78/100
Ever Cut?
No

OXLCZ dividend raises and cuts

Oxford Lane Capital Corp. 5.00% Notes due 2027 (OXLCZ) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 0 times across the 19 payments on record since 2022. Its most recent change was a 15.5% increase to $0.313 per share, going ex-dividend on Jun 14, 2022.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Jun 14, 2022Raise$0.271 → $0.313+15.5%
Every OXLCZ payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
OXLCZ ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Dec 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →OXLCZ dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OXLCZ a good dividend stock?

Yes. Oxford Lane Capital Corp. 5.00% Notes due 2027 (OXLCZ) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.02% ($1.25/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is OXLCZ undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, OXLCZ's fair value is about $28.68 versus a $24.94 share price — so it looks fairly valued (+15% vs. fair value).

Is OXLCZ's dividend safe?

OXLCZ has a dividend-safety grade of B (78/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is OXLCZ's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for OXLCZ is about $28.68 per share, roughly 15% above the current $24.94 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is OXLCZ a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data OXLCZ screens as "yes" and fairly valued. Oxford Lane Capital Corp. 5.00% Notes due 2027 (OXLCZ) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.02% ($1.25/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. 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 OXLCZ cut its dividend?

OXLCZ earns a dividend-safety grade of B (78/100), 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 OXLCZ pay a dividend?

Yes. Oxford Lane Capital Corp. 5.00% Notes due 2027 pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.25 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 5.02%.

What is OXLCZ's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, OXLCZ's forward dividend yield is 5.02%, based on a $1.25 annual dividend and a $24.94 share price.

What is OXLCZ's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, OXLCZ pays $1.25 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

How many years has OXLCZ grown its dividend?

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

When is the next OXLCZ ex-dividend date?

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

Income Calculator

At $1.25 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$31.30
Annual$125.20
Monthly avg$10.43

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