PSEC's reported net interest income has drifted lower from $153.2M in 2024Q4 to $106.3M in 2027Q1, roughly a 31% decline, while total assets contracted about 24% from $7.9B to $6.0B, suggesting portfolio runoff is outpacing new origination.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 4, 2026 | $0.15+50.8% vs $0.10 | $152M-7.0% vs $163M |
Q3 2026 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 |
Prospect Capital NASDAQ: PSEC reported net investment income of $76 million, or $0.15 per common share, for its fiscal first quarter ended September 30, and announced monthly common shareholder distributions of $0.035 per share for November, December and January.
Prospect Capital Corporation ( PSEC ) Q1 2027 Earnings Call November 5, 2026 9:00 AM EST Company Participants John Barry - Chairman of the Board & CEO Kristin Van Dask - CFO, Treasurer, Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer Michael Eliasek - President, COO & Director Presentation Operator Good day, and welcome to the Prospect Capital First Quarter 2027 Earnings Release and Conference Call. [Operator Instructions].
Prospect Capital Corporation remains a sell as NAV erosion, declining earnings, and unsustainable yield persist despite a record discount to NAV. PSEC's $200M buyback may slow, but not reverse, NAV decline due to ongoing dilution from preferred conversions and negative net originations. Net investment income fell, PIK interest income rose to 12.4% of total, and realized losses offset prior gains, signaling portfolio weakness.
NEW YORK, Nov. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prospect Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: PSEC) (“Prospect”, “our”, or “we”) today announced financial results for our fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2026.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.41 | $706.42M | 13.66 | 225.22% | 13.37% | 1.32% | 49.59% | |
| $19.13 | $13.74B | 15.74 | -11.83% | 55% | 6.23% | 9.45% | |
| $5.15 | $1.04B | 6.78 | -20.66% | — | — | 15.55% | |
| $12.74 | $3.32B | 22.62 | 44.68% | 31.97% | 3.82% | 10.87% | |
| $57.01 | $5.3B | 12.02 | -14.09% | 79.7% | 14.28% | 6.66% | |
| $11.81 | $644.29M | 11.10 | 45.01% | 50.13% | 5.89% | 13.89% |
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Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Nov 5, 2026·SEC
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Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC) grew revenue by 304.8% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC) earned $54.1M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 13.4% net margin).
Yes. Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC) pays a dividend that yields 49.59% at the current price, a high yield.
Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC) had a return on equity (ROE) of 1.3% over the trailing twelve months. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.
Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 7.9%. This indicates healthy earnings from lending activities.
Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC) has an efficiency ratio of 35.9%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.
