Saratoga Investment (SAR) Dividend Calculator
Saratoga Investment Corp. · how much SAR pays you, by shares or dollars · updated
100 shares of Saratoga Investment (SAR) pay $300.00 a year in dividends, about $25.00 each month, at the current monthly dividend of $0.25 per share (as of Nov 5, 2026). At the $12.76 share price that is a 23.51% yield, so $10,000 buys about 783.8 shares and pays about $2,351 a year. To get the next payment, buy by Nov 4, 2026.
Per share, a year
$3.00
100 shares, a year
$300.00
$10,000 invested, a year
$2,351.47
Shares for $1,000 a month
4,000
SAR Saratoga Investment Corp.
$12.76 · $3.00/yr dividend · 21.58% yield · monthly
Annual income
$300.00
Monthly (average)
$25.00
Per payment (monthly)
$25.00
Dividend yield
23.51%
Yield on cost
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Enter your cost
Position value
$1,276
Your payments over the next 12 months
Based on SAR's actual pay dates over the past year
Income over 10 years if the dividend keeps growing 0% a year
Same shares, no reinvestment. Year 10: $300 · 10-year total: $3,000. Add reinvestment in the DRIP calculator →
How many SAR shares for a monthly income
Shares and money needed to earn each monthly amount from Saratoga Investment dividends alone, at today's rate and price, before tax. Spreading it across several stocks lowers the risk that one cut hits your whole income.
| Monthly income | Shares needed | Cost today |
|---|---|---|
| $100 a month | 400 | $5,103 |
| $250 a month | 1,000 | $12,758 |
| $500 a month | 2,000 | $25,516 |
| $1,000 a month | 4,000 | $51,032 |
| $2,000 a month | 8,000 | $102,064 |
| $5,000 a month | 20,000 | $255,160 |
What 100 shares of SAR paid each year
Holding 100 shares, you would have received $188.00 in 2016 and $324.00 in 2025, up 72%, without buying another share.
When you get the next SAR dividend
Last day to buy
Nov 4, 2026
Ex-dividend date
Nov 5, 2026
Pay date
Dec 22, 2026
Buy SAR by the close on the last day to buy and you are paid $0.25 per share on Dec 22, 2026. Buy on the ex-dividend date or later and the seller gets it. SAR ex-dividend dates →
How the SAR dividend is calculated
Yearly income = shares × $3.00
Each payment = shares × $0.25
Shares for a monthly income = (monthly goal × 12) ÷ $3.00
The rate is Saratoga Investment's current dividend as of Nov 5, 2026. A board can raise, cut or skip a dividend, so check the SAR dividend safety grade before counting on it.
Key facts: Saratoga Investment (SAR) dividend income
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of Saratoga Investment (SAR) pay $300.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $25.00 each month, at $3.00 per share a year.
- At its Nov 5, 2026 share price of $12.76, SAR yields 23.51%: $10,000 buys about 783.8 shares, which pay about $2,351.47 a year.
- Earning $1,000 a month ($12,000 a year) from SAR dividends alone takes about 4,000 shares, roughly $51,032 at today's price, before tax.
- 100 shares of SAR paid $188.00 in dividends in 2016 and $324.00 in 2025, up 72%.
- The next SAR dividend goes ex-dividend on Nov 5, 2026 and is paid on Dec 22, 2026; the last day to buy shares and receive it is Nov 4, 2026.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "Saratoga Investment (SAR) Dividend Calculator," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/SAR/dividend-calculator
Frequently asked questions
How much dividend does 100 shares of SAR pay?
As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of Saratoga Investment (SAR) pay $300.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $25.00 each month, at $3.00 per share a year.
How much dividend does 1,000 shares of SAR pay?
About $3,000 a year before tax, or $250.00 each month, at Saratoga Investment's current rate of $3.00 per share a year. Buying 1,000 shares costs about $12,758 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.
How many shares of SAR do I need to make $1,000 a month?
About 4,000 shares. $1,000 a month is $12,000 a year; divided by $3.00 a share, that's 4,000 shares, or about $51,032 at today's $12.76 price. Taxes in a regular brokerage account raise the number.
How much do I need to invest in SAR to make $100 a month?
About $5,103. $100 a month is $1,200 a year, and at a 23.51% yield that takes $5,103, or about 400 shares.
How often does Saratoga Investment pay dividends?
Saratoga Investment (SAR) pays every month, so you get 12 payments a year of about $0.25 per share each.
How is the SAR dividend calculated?
Multiply your shares by the dividend per share. Saratoga Investment pays about $3.00 per share a year, so each share earns $3.00 a year and $0.25 each month. Shares bought on or after the ex-dividend date don't get the next payment.
Are SAR dividends taxed?
In a U.S. taxable account, yes. Regular dividends from most U.S. companies are qualified, taxed at 0%, 15% or 20%, if you held the shares more than 60 days around the ex-dividend date. Foreign companies may also withhold tax at source. Inside an IRA, Roth IRA or 401(k), dividends aren't taxed when paid.
Figures use SmarterDividends data as of Nov 5, 2026, before tax, and assume the current dividend rate holds. For information only, not investment or tax advice. Back to SAR