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FS Specialty Lending Fund (FSSL) Declares Distribution for June 2026

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FS Specialty Lending Fund (NYSE:FSSL) declared a June 2026 monthly distribution of $0.1375 per share, payable June 30, 2026 to shareholders of record and ex-date on June 23, 2026.

The annualized distribution yield equals 9.2% on NAV and 14.0% on market price as of May 31, 2026. Year-to-date total return is 2.1% on NAV and -11.9% on market price. The fund manages about $1.9 billion, investing in event-driven and other non-traditional credit.

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Positive

  • June 2026 monthly distribution set at $0.1375 per share
  • Annualized distribution yield of 9.2% on NAV as of May 31, 2026
  • Annualized distribution yield of 14.0% on market price as of May 31, 2026
  • Approximately $1.9 billion in assets under management
  • Fund pays regular monthly cash distributions at a level rate

Negative

  • Year-to-date total return of -11.9% on market price through May 31, 2026
  • Year-to-date total return of 2.1% on NAV through May 31, 2026, below the distribution yield
  • Monthly distribution level may be adjusted due to portfolio and market conditions

News Market Reaction – FSSL

+1.33%
+1.33% News Effect

On the day this news was published, FSSL gained 1.33%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

What This Means

This announcement continues FSSL’s pattern of paying a level monthly distribution of $0.1375 per sha...
Analysis

This announcement continues FSSL’s pattern of paying a level monthly distribution of $0.1375 per share, translating into a stated annualized yield of 9.2% on NAV and 14.0% on market price as of May 31, 2026. The fund reported year-to-date total return of 2.1% on NAV but -11.9% on market price, with about $1.9 billion in assets under management. Investors may watch how future distribution levels, NAV performance, and market price behavior evolve relative to these metrics.

Key Figures

Monthly distribution: $0.1375 per share Annualized yield (NAV): 9.2% Annualized yield (market): 14.0% +5 more
8 metrics
Monthly distribution $0.1375 per share June 2026 monthly distribution
Annualized yield (NAV) 9.2% Based on NAV as of May 31, 2026
Annualized yield (market) 14.0% Based on market price as of May 31, 2026
YTD total return (NAV) 2.1% Year-to-date through May 31, 2026
YTD total return (price) -11.9% Market price return YTD through May 31, 2026
Assets under management $1.9 billion Fund AUM as stated in release
Ex-date June 23, 2026 June 2026 distribution schedule
Payable date June 30, 2026 June 2026 distribution schedule

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: May 07 (Positive)
Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
May 07 Monthly distribution Positive +0.6% Declared May 2026 monthly distribution with updated yields and returns.
Apr 06 Monthly distribution Positive -0.4% Declared April 2026 monthly distribution and noted YTD performance.
Mar 10 Monthly distribution Positive +4.3% Announced March 2026 distribution with NAV and market yield data.
Feb 10 Monthly distribution Positive -1.0% Declared February 2026 distribution and reported early YTD returns.
Jan 12 Monthly distribution Positive +1.4% Announced January 2026 distribution and detailed 2025 yield metrics.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Monthly distribution declarations at a steady per-share level have produced mixed short-term price reactions, with both gains and declines following similar announcements.

Recent Company History

Over the last five months, FSSL has repeatedly declared a level monthly distribution of $0.1375 per share, with annualized yields near 9.1–9.2% on NAV and double-digit yields on market price. Year-to-date, these updates have shown positive total return on NAV but negative total return on market price. Price reactions to past distribution declarations ranged from a 4.35% gain to modest declines, indicating that similar income-focused news has not produced a consistent trading pattern.

Regulatory & Risk Context

Short Interest: 0.02%
Short Interest
0.02% of shares outstanding
as of 2026-05-29 Days to cover: 1

Key Terms

net asset value (NAV), ex-date, record date, Form 1099-DIV, +1 more
5 terms
net asset value (NAV) financial
"The current annualized distribution rate equates to an annualized distribution yield1 of 9.2% and 14.0% based on the Fund's net asset value (NAV) and market price..."
Net asset value (NAV) is the per-share value of an investment fund calculated by totaling the fund’s assets, subtracting its liabilities, and dividing the remainder by the number of outstanding shares. Think of it like a price tag on each share of a collective piggy bank: investors use NAV to see what each share is worth, to compare funds, and, for many funds, it’s the price at which shares are bought or redeemed.
ex-date financial
"Month | Ex-Date | Record Date | Payable Date"
The ex-date is the specific day when a stock stops trading with the right to receive an upcoming dividend or other benefit. If you buy the stock on or after this date, you won't get the upcoming payout; instead, the seller will. It’s like a cut-off point that determines who is entitled to receive the benefits of a company’s distribution to shareholders.
record date financial
"Month | Ex-Date | Record Date | Payable Date"
The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.
Form 1099-DIV regulatory
"The Fund will send a Form 1099-DIV to shareholders for the calendar year..."
Form 1099-DIV is a U.S. tax document brokers, mutual funds and other financial institutions send to investors showing dividends and other distributions paid during the year. Investors use it like an annual receipt to report taxable income — including regular dividends, dividends that may qualify for lower tax rates, and capital gains distributions — so it directly affects tax liability and helps reconcile brokerage records with a tax return.
EDGAR Database regulatory
"Investors can find the Fund's most recent reports and other filings on the Securities and Exchange Commission's EDGAR Database..."
The EDGAR database is the U.S. regulator’s public online repository for official company filings such as financial reports, registration statements and insider-trading disclosures. Think of it as a public filing cabinet or library where investors can read the primary documents companies are legally required to submit, allowing anyone to verify financial results, track changes in ownership, and spot risks or inconsistencies before making investment decisions.

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PHILADELPHIA, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of FS Specialty Lending Fund (the Fund) (NYSE: FSSL) announced the monthly distribution for June 2026. The distribution of $0.1375 per share will be paid on June 30, 2026. Further information on the distribution is summarized in the tables below.

Future Standard

The current annualized distribution rate equates to an annualized distribution yield1 of 9.2% and 14.0% based on the Fund's net asset value (NAV) and market price, respectively, as of May 31, 2026. The Fund has generated an estimated total return on NAV of 2.1% and -11.9% on market price year-to-date through May 31, 2026.

The Fund has approximately $1.9 billion in assets under management and invests in event-driven credit, special situations, private capital solutions and other non-traditional credit opportunities.

 

Month

Ticker

Fund Name


Monthly
Dividend

 

June

FSSL

FS Specialty Lending Fund


$0.1375






The distribution will be made on the following schedule:

Month

Ex-Date

Record Date

Payable Date

June

June 23, 2026

June 23, 2026

June 30, 2026

The Fund pays regular monthly cash distributions to common shareholders at a level rate that may be adjusted from time to time. The amount of monthly distributions may be affected by numerous factors, including changes in portfolio and market conditions.

Shareholders should not use the information provided here in preparing their tax returns. The Fund will send a Form 1099-DIV to shareholders for the calendar year that will tell them how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

Investors should consider, among other things, the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. Investors can find the Fund's most recent reports and other filings on the Securities and Exchange Commission's EDGAR Database or on the Fund's website (https://www.fssl.futurestandard.com/).

About Future Standard

Future Standard is a global alternative asset manager serving institutional and private wealth clients, investing across private equity, credit and real estate. With a 30+ year track record of value creation and $94 billion in assets under management, we back the business owners and financial sponsors that drive growth and innovation across the middle market, transforming untapped potential into durable value.2

Contact Information:

Investor Relations
Josh Blum
josh.blum@futurestandard.com

Media
Marc Hazelton 
media@futurestandard.com

Forward Looking Statements
Statements included herein may constitute "forward-looking" statements (as that term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) that are not historical facts, including, without limitation, statements with regard to future events or the future performance, financial condition or operations of the Fund, statements regarding distribution levels and frequency or the financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for the Fund's future operations. Words such as "anticipate", "believe", "expect", and "intend" indicate a forward-looking statement, although not all forward-looking statements include these words. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control and difficult to predict and could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements for any reason, including those factors set forth in the Fund's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions. Certain factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, without limitation, changes in the economy, geopolitical risks, risks associated with possible disruption to the Fund's operations or the economy generally due to hostilities, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics, future changes in laws or regulations and conditions in the Fund's operating area, unexpected costs and the price at which the Fund's shares may trade on the New York Stock Exchange. Some of these factors are enumerated in the filings the Fund makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date hereof and current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, risks and uncertainties. The Fund has based the forward-looking statements included herein on information available to the Fund on the date of this communication. The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation that any plans, estimates or expectations will be achieved. Except as required by federal securities laws, the Fund undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements.

1 Annualized distribution yield reflects the current month's distribution per share annualized and divided by the previous month end NAV per share or market price per share; because annualized distribution yield based on NAV is based on estimated month end NAV, it is an estimate that is subject to change.

2 Total AUM estimated as of March 31, 2026. References to "assets under management" or "AUM" represent the assets managed by Future Standard or its strategic partners as to which Future Standard is entitled to receive a fee or carried interest (either currently or upon deployment of capital) and general partner capital. Future Standard calculates the amount of AUM as of any date as the sum of: (i) the fair value of the investments of Future Standard's investment funds; (ii) uncalled investor capital commitments to these funds, including uncalled investor capital commitments from which Future Standard is currently not earning management fees or carried interest; (iii) the value of outstanding CLOs (excluding CLOs wholly-owned by Future Standard); (iv) the fair value of FS KKR Capital Corp. joint venture (JV) assets and (v) the fair value of other assets managed by Future Standard. Future Standard's calculation of AUM may differ from the calculations of other asset managers and, as a result, Future Standard's measurements of its AUM may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other asset managers. Future Standard's definition of AUM is not based on any definition of AUM that may be set forth in agreements governing the investment funds, vehicles or accounts that it manages and is not calculated pursuant to any regulatory definitions.

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SOURCE Future Standard

FAQ

What is the June 2026 dividend for FS Specialty Lending Fund (NYSE:FSSL)?

FS Specialty Lending Fund declared a June 2026 monthly distribution of $0.1375 per share. According to the fund, this cash dividend is part of its regular monthly distribution program for common shareholders.

When are the ex-dividend, record, and payment dates for FSSL's June 2026 distribution?

The June 2026 FSSL distribution has an ex-dividend date of June 23, 2026, which is also the record date. According to the fund, the dividend will be paid on June 30, 2026.

What is the annualized distribution yield for FSSL as of May 31, 2026?

FSSL’s current annualized distribution rate equates to a 9.2% yield on NAV and 14.0% on market price. According to the fund, these yields are based on data as of May 31, 2026.

How has FS Specialty Lending Fund (FSSL) performed year-to-date in 2026?

Year-to-date through May 31, 2026, FSSL generated an estimated total return of 2.1% on NAV and -11.9% on market price. According to the fund, these figures reflect performance relative to its net asset value and trading price.

What does FS Specialty Lending Fund (FSSL) invest in and how large is it?

FSSL manages approximately $1.9 billion in assets. According to the fund, it invests in event-driven credit, special situations, private capital solutions, and other non-traditional credit opportunities, targeting specialized lending and credit-focused strategies.

How often does FS Specialty Lending Fund (FSSL) pay dividends to shareholders?

FSSL pays regular monthly cash distributions to common shareholders at a level rate. According to the fund, the monthly amount can be adjusted over time based on portfolio changes and market conditions.