PSEC is Prospect Capital Corporation (Financial Services). Trading at $2.23. Current dividend yield: 22.83%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $0.50 |
| Current yield | 22.83% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Aug 27, 2026(9 days ago) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.0350 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | -5.59% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | -9.14% |
| Payout ratio | 867% |
| Market cap | $1.14B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | $0.0350 |
| 2026-09-28 | $0.0350 |
| 2026-08-27 | $0.0350 |
| 2026-07-29 | $0.0350 |
| 2026-06-26 | $0.0350 |
| 2026-05-27 | $0.0350 |
| 2026-04-28 | $0.0450 |
| 2026-03-27 | $0.0450 |
About PSEC
Prospect Capital Corp is a financial services company that mainly lends to and invests in middle market privately-held companies. It is a closed-end investment company. Its investment objective is to generate both current income and long-term capital appreciation. It has single operating and reporting segment.
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Frequently asked
What is PSEC's dividend yield?
PSEC (Prospect Capital Corporation) currently has a dividend yield of 22.83%, which works out to about $0.50 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is PSEC's next ex-dividend date?
PSEC's next ex-dividend date is Aug 27, 2026 (9 days ago). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did PSEC last pay a dividend?
PSEC's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 20, 2026.
How often does PSEC pay dividends?
PSEC pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is PSEC growing its dividend?
PSEC has been shrinking its dividend at a -9.14% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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