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Prospect Capital(NASDAQ) PSEC

Market Cap$806.06MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2004)+31%
5 Year-65%
1 Year-33%
1 Month-30%
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$1.48
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Prospect Capital last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 1.512026-10-19
Prospect Capital stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-12.72%USD 1.732026-10-12
1 month-29.61%USD 2.152026-09-18
3 month-26.37%USD 2.052026-07-21
Year to date-32.68%USD 2.242025-12-31
1 year-32.76%USD 2.252025-10-17
3 year-58.33%USD 3.622023-10-20
5 year-64.6%USD 4.272021-10-20
Since inception+30.89%USD 1.152004-07-27

Prospect Capital Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$806.06MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$639.45M

Net Income (TTM)

$153.66M

EPS (TTM)

$0.02

P/E Ratio

86.29

Dividend

$0.49

Beta (Volatility)

0.77 (Low)

Price

$1.48

Volume

5,344,685.432

Open

$1.51

Previous Close

$1.51

Daily Range

$1.48 - $1.55

52-Week Range

$1.48 - $3.13

Estimated Earnings Date

Nov 5, 2026

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About Prospect Capital

Prospect Capital NASDAQ:PSEC lends money to mid-sized private companies. It helps these businesses grow, buy others, or refinance debt. This firm also invests in apartments through real estate trusts.

Lending to Middle Market America

  • First Lien Debt: Senior secured loans that rank first for repayment; accounts for 66.5% of the portfolio.
  • Equity Investments: Ownership stakes in companies like Belnick and InterDent; represents 20.0% of the portfolio.
  • Real Estate: Investments in multi-family and commercial properties through real estate trusts; makes up 17.1% of the portfolio.
  • Second Lien Debt: Secured loans that rank behind senior debt for repayment; comprises 9.1% of the portfolio.

Strategic Growth and Recent Moves

  • Acquired a controlling equity interest in QC Holdings on June 30, 2025.
  • Extended and upsized the revolving credit facility to $2.1 billion in June 2024.
  • Issued $167.6 million in Israeli Shekel-denominated unsecured notes in Oct. 30, 2025.
  • Established 100% ownership of the furniture provider Belnick by Dec. 31, 2025.

What Makes the Business Different?

The firm operates as a business development company that provides guidance and counsel to its controlled portfolio companies. This organization uses a direct origination strategy to find investments through relationships with private equity sponsors and financial intermediaries.

Key Figures for Fiscal 2026

  • Total assets were approximately $6.4 billion as of June 30, 2026.
  • Market capitalization was $1.1 billion in Q4 fiscal year 2026, down 23.5% year over year.
  • Annualized current yield across all investments was 9.0% as of June 30, 2026.
  • Cost basis of investments in controlled companies was $3.4 billion as of June 30, 2026.

Bottom Line

Prospect Capital has evolved into a major business development company by focusing on senior secured lending and controlling interests. Its diversified portfolio spans 31 industries and includes significant allocations to private middle-market debt and real estate assets.

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Industry

Capital Markets

Sector

Financials

CEO

John Francis Barry, III

Website

www.prospectstreet.com

Headquarters

New York City, NY 10016, US

PSEC Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

79.69%

Operating Margin

51.04%

Net Income Margin

24.03%

Return on Equity

4.09%

Return on Capital

5.13%

Return on Assets

2.38%

Earnings Yield

1.16%

Dividend Yield

32.45%

Payout Ratio

2.18%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$806.06MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

533.82M

Volume

5.34M

Avg. Volume

4.89M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$509.57M

Operating Income

$326.39M

EBITDA

$283.55M

Operating Cash Flow

$376.34M

Capital Expenditure

$0.00

Free Cash Flow

$376.34M

Cash & ST Invst.

$43.57M

Total Debt

$1.86B

Prospect Capital Performance Analysis

Prospect Capital annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20232023-06-30USD 811,167,00016.3%
20242024-06-30USD 444,219,000-45.2%
20252025-06-30USD 200,754,000-54.8%
20262026-06-30USD 414,693,000106.6%
Prospect Capital sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q12025-09-30181.2%
Q22025-12-31-53.1%
Q32026-03-3123.8%
Q42026-06-30453.6%
Prospect Capital annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20232023-06-30USD -0.43N/A
20242024-06-30USD 0.34N/A
20252025-06-30USD -1.35N/A
20262026-06-30USD 0.06N/A
Prospect Capital sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q12025-09-30130.0%
Q22025-12-31-109.3%
Q32026-03-31963.3%
Q42026-06-30-266.7%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q4 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$390.47M

+361.0%

Gross Profit

$352.78M

+296.1%

Gross Margin

90.35%

N/A

Market Cap

$806.06MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$6.20M

N/A

Employees

130

N/A

Net Income

-$4.52M

+97.7%

EBITDA

$93.83M

+147.9%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q4 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$43.57M

-6.3%

Total Debt

$1.86B

-10.9%

Accounts Receivable

$0.00

N/A

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$1.48B

-29.0%

Short Term Debt

$378.91M

N/A

Return on Assets

2.38%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

5.38%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$43.95M

-475.8%

Operating Cash Flow

-$43.95M

-475.8%

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Questions About PSEC

What is the current price of Prospect Capital?

Prospect Capital is trading at $1.48 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Prospect Capital?

Over the past 52 weeks, Prospect Capital has traded between $1.48 and $3.13.

How much debt does Prospect Capital have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Prospect Capital reported total debt of $1.86B.

How much cash does Prospect Capital have on hand?

Prospect Capital reported $43.57M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Prospect Capital’s dividend yield?

Prospect Capital currently has a dividend yield of 32.45%.

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