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SCD

LMP Capital and Income Fund Inc.

SCD

Financial Services · Stock · monthly payer

Forward Yield

9.23%

Annual Dividend

$1.44

Payout Ratio

119%

5-Yr Growth

-17.0%

Ex-Date

Jun 23, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

SCD Dividend Safety Score

57/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak3 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2023
Earnings payout coverage119% of earnings paid out
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.21
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

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

Is SCD a good dividend stock?

Mixed

LMP Capital and Income Fund Inc. (SCD) pays a monthly dividend yielding 9.23% ($1.44/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2023
    • Elevated payout ratio (119%)
    • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
    • Very high yield can signal elevated risk

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    9.23%
    Payout Ratio
    119%
    Annual Dividend
    $1.44
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    -17.0%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Jun 23, 2026
    Years of Growth
    1
    Frequency
    monthly
    Beta
    0.97
    Market Cap
    $357.3M
    P/E Ratio
    5-Yr Total Return
    8%
    52-Week Range
    $13.79 – $16.89
    Dividend Safety
    C · 57/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2023)
    SCD ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 23, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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    At $1.44 / yr per share

    Per payment (monthly)$12.00
    Annual$144.00
    Monthly avg$12.00