PSEC Dividend History & Yield
Prospect Capital Corporation · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 (in 3 days) | Nov 18, 2026 | $0.035 | $3.50 | Declared |
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 (in 33 days) | Dec 19, 2026 | $0.0408 | $4.08 | Estimated |
| Sun, Dec 27, 2026 (in 63 days) | Jan 18, 2027 | $0.0408 | $4.08 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jan 26, 2027 (in 93 days) | Feb 17, 2027 | $0.0408 | $4.08 | Estimated |
| Thu, Feb 25, 2027 (in 123 days) | Mar 19, 2027 | $0.0408 | $4.08 | Estimated |
| Sat, Mar 27, 2027 (in 153 days) | Apr 18, 2027 | $0.0408 | $4.08 | Estimated |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 (in 183 days) | May 18, 2027 | $0.0408 | $4.08 | Estimated |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 (in 213 days) | Jun 17, 2027 | $0.0408 | $4.08 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 25, 2027 (in 243 days) | Jul 17, 2027 | $0.0408 | $4.08 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jul 25, 2027 (in 273 days) | Aug 16, 2027 | $0.0408 | $4.08 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 24, 2027 (in 303 days) | Sep 15, 2027 | $0.0408 | $4.08 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 333 days) | Oct 15, 2027 | $0.0408 | $4.08 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from PSEC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.525 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much PSEC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,449 | $3,624 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 12,245 | $18,122 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 24,490 | $36,245 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 33.11%. $10,000 in PSEC would currently pay about $3,311 a year ($276 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
PSEC dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| May 27, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | $0.035 | -22.2% |
| Apr 28, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | $0.045 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Apr 21, 2026 | $0.045 | +0.0% |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 | $0.045 | +0.0% |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Feb 18, 2026 | $0.045 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Jan 21, 2026 | $0.045 | +0.0% |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | $0.045 | +0.0% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Nov 18, 2025 | $0.045 | +0.0% |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Oct 22, 2025 | $0.045 | +0.0% |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | $0.045 | +0.0% |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 | $0.045 | +0.0% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 | $0.045 | +0.0% |
| May 28, 2025 | Jun 18, 2025 | $0.045 | +0.0% |
| Apr 28, 2025 | May 20, 2025 | $0.045 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 | $0.045 | +0.0% |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Mar 20, 2025 | $0.045 | +0.0% |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Feb 19, 2025 | $0.045 | +0.0% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | Jan 22, 2025 | $0.045 | +0.0% |
| Nov 26, 2024 | Dec 19, 2024 | $0.045 | -25.0% |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Nov 19, 2024 | $0.06 | +0.0% |
PSEC dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | Cut 22.2% | $0.045 | $0.035 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
PSEC scores 95/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (elevated risk).
4 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
- Yield above 12%, far above market norms
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
- Share price down more than 30% over 1 year
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Prospect Capital Corporation
Prospect Capital Corporation is a Private Equity, Private Debt and business development company. It specializes in middle market, lower-middle market, mature, mezzanine finance, later stage, emerging growth, leveraged buyouts, refinancing, acquisitions, recapitalizations, turnaround, growth capital, development, capital expenditures and subordinated debt tranches of collateralized loan obligations, cash flow term loans, market place lending and bridge transactions. It also makes real estate investments particularly in multi-family residential real estate asset class.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: Dec 8, 2004. 218 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
PSEC dividend FAQ
When is PSEC's next ex-dividend date?
PSEC's next ex-dividend date is Oct 28, 2026 (in 3 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.035 per share, expected on Nov 18, 2026.
How often does PSEC pay dividends?
PSEC pays dividends every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.035 per share with an ex-date of Sep 28, 2026.
What is PSEC's dividend yield?
PSEC's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 33.11%, based on $0.49 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $1.48. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.49 per share, is 33.11%.
How much does PSEC pay per share?
PSEC pays about $0.035 per share each month, which works out to roughly $0.49 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $49.00 a year.
Has PSEC grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 8.9% a year (-11.7% over the last year). PSEC did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of PSEC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 33.11%, you would need about 2,449 shares of PSEC (roughly $3,624 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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