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PSEC

Prospect Capital Corporation

PSEC

Financial Services · Stock · monthly payer

Forward Yield

22.08%

Annual Dividend

$0.50

Payout Ratio

212%

5-Yr Growth

-5.6%

Ex-Date

Jun 26, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

What is PSEC?

Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC) is a Financial Services company that pays a monthly dividend currently yielding about 22.08%. Below is its full dividend history, growth record and key data for income investors.

Advantages

  • Pays a regular, trackable dividend

Risks

  • Elevated payout ratio (211.76%) — less cushion
  • Short dividend growth history
  • Very high yield can signal elevated risk

Key Data

Dividend Yield
22.08%
Payout Ratio
212%
Annual Dividend
$0.50
5-Yr Avg Growth
-5.6%
Ex-Dividend Date
Jun 26, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
monthly
Beta
0.81
Market Cap
$1.1B
P/E Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

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At $0.50 / yr per share

Per payment (monthly)$4.17
Annual$50.00
Monthly avg$4.17