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Trinity Capital (TRIN) Dividend

Trinity Capital Inc. · Financial Services · Asset Management · monthly payer

$17.54

Undervalued · +38% Add to Portfolio

As of Nov 5, 2026, Trinity Capital (TRIN) pays a monthly dividend of $0.17 per share, or $2.04 a year, a 11.37% yield at its $17.54 share price. The next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026, paid Dec 31, 2026. It has a dividend safety grade of D.

Forward Yield

11.37%

Annual Dividend

$2.04

Payout Ratio

116%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Nov 13, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about TRIN's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 5, 2026, Trinity Capital Inc. (TRIN) has a forward dividend yield of 11.37%, based on an annual dividend of $2.04 per share and a share price of $17.54.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, TRIN's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is D (48 out of 100), which rates the dividend as unsafe.
  • TRIN last cut its regular dividend in 2023.
  • TRIN's next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026, with payment on Dec 31, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, TRIN pays out 116% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, TRIN's 11.37% yield is 15% below its five-year average yield of 13.30%.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for TRIN is $24.15 per share, 38% above the $17.54 share price, so TRIN screens as undervalued.
  • Trinity Capital Inc. (TRIN) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
  • Trinity Capital Inc. (TRIN) has raised its regular dividend 10 times and cut it 3 times across the 30 payments on record since 2021. Its most recent change was a 66.7% cut to $0.170 per share, going ex-dividend on Jan 15, 2026.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "TRIN Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/TRIN

Is TRIN a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Trinity Capital Inc. (TRIN) pays a monthly dividend yielding 11.37% ($2.04/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 2023
    • Elevated payout ratio (116%)
    • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
    • Below-average dividend safety score

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    11.37%
    Payout Ratio
    116%
    Annual Dividend
    $2.04
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    —
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Nov 13, 2026
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    monthly
    Beta
    0.72
    Market Cap
    $1.7B
    P/E Ratio
    9.4
    5-Yr Total Return
    2%
    52-Week Range
    $14.13 – $18.90
    Dividend Safety
    D · 48/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2023)

    TRIN dividend raises and cuts

    Trinity Capital Inc. (TRIN) has raised its regular dividend 10 times and cut it 3 times across the 30 payments on record since 2021. Its most recent change was a 66.7% cut to $0.170 per share, going ex-dividend on Jan 15, 2026.

    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    Jan 15, 2026Cut$0.510 → $0.170−66.7%
    Mar 27, 2024Raise$0.500 → $0.510+2.0%
    Dec 28, 2023Cut$0.540 → $0.500−7.4%
    Sep 28, 2023Raise$0.530 → $0.540+1.9%
    Jun 29, 2023Raise$0.470 → $0.530+12.8%
    Mar 30, 2023Cut$0.610 → $0.470−23.0%
    Dec 29, 2022Raise$0.600 → $0.610+1.7%
    Sep 29, 2022Raise$0.570 → $0.600+5.3%
    Jun 29, 2022Raise$0.550 → $0.570+3.6%
    Mar 30, 2022Raise$0.360 → $0.550+52.8%
    Dec 30, 2021Raise$0.330 → $0.360+9.1%
    Sep 29, 2021Raise$0.290 → $0.330+13.8%
    Show all 13 changes since 2021
    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    Jun 29, 2021Raise$0.280 → $0.290+3.6%
    Every TRIN payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
    TRIN ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Nov 13, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →TRIN dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →TRIN dividend calculator100 shares pay $204.00 a year, $17.00 each monthCalculate →TRIN total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is TRIN a good dividend stock?

    Mixed. Trinity Capital Inc. (TRIN) pays a monthly dividend yielding 11.37% ($2.04/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 TRIN undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, TRIN's fair value is about $24.15 versus a $17.54 share price — so it looks undervalued (+38% vs. fair value).

    Is TRIN's dividend safe?

    TRIN has a dividend-safety grade of D (48/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2023, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is TRIN's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for TRIN is about $24.15 per share, roughly 38% above the current $17.54 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is TRIN a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data TRIN screens as "mixed" and undervalued. Trinity Capital Inc. (TRIN) pays a monthly dividend yielding 11.37% ($2.04/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 TRIN cut its dividend?

    TRIN earns a dividend-safety grade of D (48/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2023). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does TRIN pay a dividend?

    Yes. Trinity Capital Inc. pays a monthly dividend of about $2.04 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 11.37%.

    How much dividend does 100 shares of TRIN pay?

    At $2.04 per share a year, 100 shares of TRIN pay $204.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $17.00 each month. Buying them costs about $1,754 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.

    What is TRIN's dividend yield?

    As of Nov 5, 2026, TRIN's forward dividend yield is 11.37%, based on a $2.04 annual dividend and a $17.54 share price.

    What is TRIN's dividend per share?

    As of Nov 5, 2026, TRIN pays $2.04 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

    What is TRIN's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Nov 5, 2026, TRIN's payout ratio is 116% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

    How many years has TRIN grown its dividend?

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

    When is the next TRIN ex-dividend date?

    As of Nov 5, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for TRIN is Nov 13, 2026.

    Income Calculator

    At $2.04 / yr per share

    Per payment (monthly)$17.00
    Annual$204.00
    Monthly avg$17.00
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