Oxford Square Capital (OXSQ) Dividend
Oxford Square Capital Corp. · Financial Services · Asset Management · monthly payer
$0.82
Add to PortfolioAs of Nov 5, 2026, Oxford Square Capital (OXSQ) pays a monthly dividend of $0.0350 per share, or $0.42 a year, a — yield at its $0.82 share price. The next ex-dividend date is Nov 16, 2026, paid Nov 30, 2026. It has a dividend safety grade of D.
Forward Yield
—
Annual Dividend
$0.42
Payout Ratio
4200%
5-Yr Growth
-7.3%
Ex-Date
Nov 16, 2026
Frequency
Monthly
Key facts about OXSQ's dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, OXSQ's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is D (49 out of 100), which rates the dividend as unsafe.
- OXSQ last cut its regular dividend in 2021.
- OXSQ's next ex-dividend date is Nov 16, 2026, with payment on Nov 30, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
- OXSQ's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 7.3% a year over the past five years.
- Oxford Square Capital Corp. (OXSQ) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
- Oxford Square Capital Corp. (OXSQ) has raised its regular dividend 16 times and cut it 6 times across the 156 payments on record since 2004. Its most recent change was a 47.8% cut to $0.0350 per share, going ex-dividend on Jul 16, 2020.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "OXSQ Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/OXSQ
Is OXSQ a good dividend stock?
MixedOxford Square Capital Corp. (OXSQ) pays a monthly dividend yielding — ($0.42/yr), with 0 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
Risks
- Cut its dividend in 2021
- Elevated payout ratio (4200%)
- Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
- Share price is down over the past 5 years
- Below-average dividend safety score
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- —
- Payout Ratio
- 4200%
- Annual Dividend
- $0.42
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- -7.3%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Nov 16, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 0
- Frequency
- monthly
- Beta
- 0.36
- Market Cap
- $99.6M
- P/E Ratio
- —
- 5-Yr Total Return
- -78%
- 52-Week Range
- $0.78 – $2.05
- Dividend Safety
- D · 49/100
- Ever Cut?
- Yes (2021)
OXSQ dividend raises and cuts
Oxford Square Capital Corp. (OXSQ) has raised its regular dividend 16 times and cut it 6 times across the 156 payments on record since 2004. Its most recent change was a 47.8% cut to $0.0350 per share, going ex-dividend on Jul 16, 2020.
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2020 | Cut | $0.0670 → $0.0350 | −47.8% |
| Apr 22, 2019 | Cut | $0.200 → $0.0670 | −66.5% |
| Mar 14, 2017 | Cut | $0.290 → $0.200 | −31.0% |
| Jun 12, 2015 | Raise | $0.270 → $0.290 | +7.4% |
| Mar 13, 2015 | Cut | $0.290 → $0.270 | −6.9% |
| Sep 12, 2012 | Raise | $0.270 → $0.290 | +7.4% |
| Mar 19, 2012 | Raise | $0.250 → $0.270 | +8.0% |
| Jun 14, 2011 | Raise | $0.240 → $0.250 | +4.2% |
| Dec 8, 2010 | Raise | $0.220 → $0.240 | +9.1% |
| Sep 8, 2010 | Raise | $0.200 → $0.220 | +10.0% |
| Jun 8, 2010 | Raise | $0.150 → $0.200 | +33.3% |
| Mar 13, 2009 | Cut | $0.200 → $0.150 | −25.0% |
Show all 22 changes since 2004
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2008 | Raise | $0.150 → $0.200 | +33.3% |
| May 21, 2008 | Cut | $0.352 → $0.150 | −57.4% |
| Mar 7, 2007 | Raise | $0.333 → $0.352 | +5.9% |
| Dec 6, 2006 | Raise | $0.313 → $0.333 | +6.2% |
| Sep 6, 2006 | Raise | $0.294 → $0.313 | +6.7% |
| Mar 8, 2006 | Raise | $0.245 → $0.294 | +20.0% |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Raise | $0.196 → $0.245 | +25.0% |
| Jun 8, 2005 | Raise | $0.137 → $0.196 | +42.9% |
| Mar 8, 2005 | Raise | $0.108 → $0.137 | +27.3% |
| Jun 8, 2004 | Raise | $0.0978 → $0.108 | +10.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OXSQ a good dividend stock?
Mixed. Oxford Square Capital Corp. (OXSQ) pays a monthly dividend yielding — ($0.42/yr), with 0 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 OXSQ's dividend safe?
OXSQ has a dividend-safety grade of D (49/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2021, debt and yield-versus-history.
Is OXSQ a buy, hold, or sell?
We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data OXSQ screens as "mixed". Oxford Square Capital Corp. (OXSQ) pays a monthly dividend yielding — ($0.42/yr), with 0 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 OXSQ cut its dividend?
OXSQ earns a dividend-safety grade of D (49/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2021). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.
Does OXSQ pay a dividend?
Yes. Oxford Square Capital Corp. pays a monthly dividend of about $0.42 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly —.
How much dividend does 100 shares of OXSQ pay?
At $0.42 per share a year, 100 shares of OXSQ pay $42.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $3.50 each month. Buying them costs about $82 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.
What is OXSQ's dividend yield?
As of Nov 5, 2026, OXSQ's forward dividend yield is —, based on a $0.42 annual dividend and a $0.82 share price.
What is OXSQ's dividend per share?
As of Nov 5, 2026, OXSQ pays $0.42 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.
What is OXSQ's dividend payout ratio?
As of Nov 5, 2026, OXSQ's payout ratio is 4200% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.
How many years has OXSQ grown its dividend?
OXSQ does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.
When is the next OXSQ ex-dividend date?
As of Nov 5, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for OXSQ is Nov 16, 2026.
OXSQ Price — Last 12 Months
Daily close
Price Return
1 Year
-50%
3 Years
-68%
5 Years
-78%
52-Week Range
$0.78 – $2.05
Price change over each period (excludes dividends). Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
OXSQ Dividend Safety Score
Risky
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Dividend History
Full OXSQ dividend history →| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 | $0.0350 | regular |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.0350 | regular |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | $0.0350 | regular |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | $0.0350 | regular |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.0350 | regular |
| May 15, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | $0.0350 | regular |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | $0.0350 | regular |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.0350 | regular |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | $0.0350 | regular |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | $0.0350 | regular |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.0350 | regular |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | $0.0350 | regular |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | $0.0350 | regular |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.0350 | regular |
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