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PSECProspect Capital Corporation
$2.17$1.1B
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Prospect Capital Corporation

PSEC
NASDAQ · Asset Management
$2.17
At close - Sep 23, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$1.09B
P/E-1.6x
52W High$3.13
Volume6.47M
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q4

Portfolio Liquidation Funds Unsustainable Dividend Payouts

Prospect Capital's investment thesis is centered on a high-yield income play, but the company's fundamentals appear severely strained. The core concern is the sustainability of its 33.6% dividend yield, as the company paid $196.6 million in dividends in 2026Q4...

GrowthDecelerating
ProfitabilityStrained
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

PSEC price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

12/12 Beats

EPS beat 12 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-116% Peers

P/E is 116% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 35 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 65% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Nov 20

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
PSEC-4.60%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+12.39%
1-Year Return
PSEC+3.09%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.77%
3-Year Return
PSEC-35.61%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+75.86%
5-Year Return
PSEC-31.99%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+71.73%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y Low
-1.6x
Forward P/E
4.7x
EV/EBITDA
N/A
FCF YieldCash Flow
48.1%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
-1.6x
5.2x
0th· Low
EV/EBITDA
N/A
9.8x
N/A
Price/FCF
2.1x
8.3x
0th· Low
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$10.65+390.8%
Base (Fair)$10.00+358.7%
Bull$14.42+564.5%
$10.65 Bear$10.00 Base$14.42 Bull
Current Market Price: $2.17
Trades at a 78.3% discount to Base DCF ($10.00)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
-$407M-226.8% YoY
Net income
-$470M-278.8% YoY
Free cash flow
$523M+86.9% YoY
Operating margin
115.5%+33.6 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)-6.3%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)-14%
Piotroski Score3 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate12/12 (100%)
Revenue Beat Rate3/12 (25%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Aug 20, 2026
$0.15+41.9%
vs $0.11
$156M+4.0%
vs $150M
Q2 2026
May 7, 2026
$0.16+44.3%
vs $0.11
$150M-8.1%
vs $163M
Q1 2026
Feb 9, 2026
$0.19+82.3%
vs $0.10
$176M+12.6%
vs $156M
Q4 2025
Nov 6, 2025
$0.17+48.6%
vs $0.11
$158M-7.0%
vs $170M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
GlobeNewsWire·1d ago
Prospect Capital Management Featured in AdvisorHub Article on Firm's Four-Decade Track Record

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prospect Capital Management L.P. (“Prospect”), investment adviser to Prospect Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: PSEC) and other funds, announced today that Prospect Capital Corporation's Chief Executive Officer, John Francis Barry III, and President and Chief Operating Officer, Grier Eliasek, were recently featured in an article published by AdvisorHub examining the firm's investment strategy and nearly four-decade track record.

24/7 Wall Street·Sep 16, 2026
6 Dividend Stocks With Huge Yields and Even Bigger Warning Signs

Six stocks are paying yields as high as 23% right now, but behind those numbers sit eroding asset values, razor-thin coverage ratios, and balance sheets that leave almost no room for error if rates or charter markets move the wrong

GlobeNewsWire·Sep 14, 2026
Priority Income Fund Announces Preferred Stock Distributions for September 2026

NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Priority Income Fund, Inc. (“Priority Income Fund” or the “Fund”) announced today that the Fund's Board of Directors has declared distributions on shares of the Fund's 7.00% Series D Term Preferred Stock due 2029 (“Series D”), 7.000% Series K Cumulative Preferred Stock (“Series K”), and 6.375% Series L Term Preferred Stock due 2029 (“Series L”).

GlobeNewsWire·Sep 9, 2026
Lenox Partners with Town & Country Living to Introduce Coordinated Bath Collection

The new collection extends Lenox's timeless design and inviting warmth into the bath. The new collection extends Lenox's timeless design and inviting warmth into the bath.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark PSEC against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
PSEC logoPSECProspect Capital CorporationCurrent
$2.17$1.09B-1.61-226.81%115.48%-14.03%34.79%
ARCC logoARCCAres Capital Corporation
$19.15$13.75B10.30-11.83%45.18%6.78%—
FSCO logoFSCOFS Credit Opportunities Corp.
$5.27$1.07B6.93-18.64%———
GBDC logoGBDCGolub Capital BDC, Inc.
$12.45$3.24B8.7744.68%20.51%3.82%—
MAIN logoMAINMain Street Capital Corporation
$55.08$5.12B9.98-14.09%64.5%14.81%—
SLRC logoSLRCSLR Investment Corp.
$11.77$642.11M6.9245.01%41.33%7.45%—

Compare PSEC vs Peers

Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs ARCC

Most directly comparable listed peer for PSEC.

Scale Benchmark

vs BX

Larger-name benchmark to compare PSEC against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs ARCC, FSCO, GBDC, MAIN

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

PSEC SEC Filings & Documents

Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 21, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 8, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 7, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

2
FY 2026

Aug 20, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Aug 26, 2025·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

4
FY 2026

May 7, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Feb 9, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 6, 2025·SEC

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PSEC Frequently Asked Questions

Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
How fast is Prospect Capital Corporation growing?

Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC) saw revenue decline by 226.8% over the past year.

Is PSEC profitable?

Yes, Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC) is profitable, generating $153.7M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (115.5% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does PSEC pay dividends?

Yes, Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC) pays a dividend with a yield of 34.79%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is PSEC's return on equity?

Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC) has a return on equity (ROE) of -14.0%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.

Industry Metrics
What is Prospect Capital Corporation's net interest margin?

Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 8.0%. This indicates healthy earnings from lending activities.

What if you invested $1,000 in PSEC back in 2005?

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