Prospect Capital (PSEC) Dividend Yield, Date & History $2.90 0.00 (0.00%) Closing price 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$2.88 -0.02 (-0.86%) As of 04:43 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Prospect Capital Dividend SummaryDividend Yield18.62%Annual Dividend$0.54Next Dividend Payment Sep. 18 Dividend Payout Ratio -62.79% Prospect Capital (PSEC) pays an annual dividend of $0.54 per share, with a dividend yield of 18.62%. The next monthly payment of $0.0450 per share is scheduled for Thursday, September 18, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Wednesday, August 27. The company currently pays out -62.79% of its earnings and 40.78% of its cash flow as dividends. Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a daily email that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. Sign Up View SMS TermsBy entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryPSEC Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of Prospect Capital's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open Prospect Capital in Dividend Calculator PSEC Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks Prospect Capital's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open Prospect Capital in Dividend Yield Calculator Prospect Capital vs. The CompetitionCompare Prospect Capital's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Finance and NASDAQ companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeProspect CapitalFinance CompaniesNASDAQ CompaniesAnnual Dividend$0.54$0.02$1.37Dividend Yield18.85%5.44%4.02%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth0.00%0.00%0.00%Prospect Capital Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings-62.79%Based on Cashflow41.28% Prospect Capital Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame Start Date End Date Export to Excel AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date8/26/2025monthly$0.0450 - 18.91%10/29/202510/29/202511/18/20258/26/2025monthly$0.0450 - 18.91%9/26/20259/26/202510/22/20255/6/2025monthly$0.0450 - 15.88%8/27/20258/27/20259/18/20255/6/2025monthly$0.0450 - 15.88%8/27/20258/27/20259/18/20255/6/2025$0.0450 - 15.88%8/27/20258/27/20259/18/2025 Get the Latest News and Ratings for PSEC and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Prospect Capital and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 5/12/2025monthly$0.0450 - 15.2%8/27/20258/27/20259/18/20255/9/2025monthly$0.0450 - 15.2%8/27/20258/27/20259/18/20255/6/2025monthly$0.0450 - 16.36%7/29/20257/29/20258/20/20255/6/2025$0.0450 - 6/26/20256/26/20257/22/20255/28/2025$0.0450 - 16.46%5/28/20255/29/20256/18/20252/6/2025$0.0450 - 4/28/20254/28/20255/20/20252/12/2025monthly$0.0450 - 12.7%4/28/20254/28/20255/20/20252/11/2025monthly$0.0450 - 12.7%4/28/20254/28/20255/20/20252/26/2025$0.0450 - 12.47%2/26/20252/27/20253/20/202511/5/2024monthly$0.0450 - 12.6%1/29/20251/29/20252/19/202511/5/2024monthly$0.0450 - 12.6%12/27/202412/27/20241/22/202511/5/2024monthly$0.0450-$0.015025.00%12.33%11/26/202411/26/202412/19/20248/27/2024monthly$0.06 - 13.9%10/29/202410/29/202411/19/20248/27/2024monthly$0.06 - 14.4%9/26/20249/26/202410/22/20245/7/2024monthly$0.06 - 13.2%8/28/20248/28/20249/19/2024A New Way to Double Your Retirement Income? 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If you’re ready to stop worrying about money running out and start enjoying the freedom to cover expenses, treat loved ones, and live life on your terms, this may be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.Click here to see how to turn your savings into a monthly income machine.5/13/2024monthly$0.06 - 13.2%8/28/20248/28/20249/19/20245/7/2024monthly$0.06 - 13.2%7/29/20247/29/20248/21/20245/7/2024monthly$0.06 - 13.26%5/29/20245/29/20246/18/20242/8/2024monthly$0.06 - 13.5%4/25/20244/26/20245/21/20242/8/2024monthly$0.06 - 13.3%3/26/20243/27/20244/18/20242/8/2024monthly$0.06 - 13.31%2/26/20242/27/20243/20/202411/7/2023monthly$0.06 - 12.9%1/26/20241/29/20242/20/202411/7/2023monthly$0.06 - 12.8%12/26/202312/27/20231/18/202411/7/2023monthly$0.06 - 12.16%11/27/202311/28/202312/19/20238/29/2023monthly$0.06 - 11.8%10/26/202310/27/202311/20/20238/29/2023monthly$0.06 - 11.86%9/26/20239/27/202310/19/2023This table shows Prospect Capital's monthly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. Prospect Capital Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Prospect Capital's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Prospect Capital is 18.85%. Learn more on PSEC's dividend yield history. How much is Prospect Capital's annual dividend? The annual dividend for PSEC shares is $0.54. Learn more on PSEC's annual dividend history. How often does Prospect Capital pay dividends? Prospect Capital pays monthly dividends to shareholders. When is Prospect Capital's next dividend payment? Prospect Capital's next monthly dividend payment of $0.0450 per share will be made to shareholders on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. When is Prospect Capital's next dividend payment? Prospect Capital's next monthly dividend payment of $0.0450 per share will be made to shareholders on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. When is Prospect Capital's next dividend payment? Prospect Capital's next monthly dividend payment of $0.0450 per share will be made to shareholders on Thursday, September 18, 2025. When is Prospect Capital's next dividend payment? Prospect Capital's next monthly dividend payment of $0.0450 per share will be made to shareholders on Thursday, September 18, 2025. When is Prospect Capital's next dividend payment? Prospect Capital's next monthly dividend payment of $0.0450 per share will be made to shareholders on Thursday, September 18, 2025. When is Prospect Capital's next dividend payment? Prospect Capital's next monthly dividend payment of $0.0450 per share will be made to shareholders on Thursday, September 18, 2025. When is Prospect Capital's next dividend payment? Prospect Capital's next monthly dividend payment of $0.0450 per share will be made to shareholders on Thursday, September 18, 2025. When was Prospect Capital's most recent dividend payment? Prospect Capital's most recent monthly dividend payment of $0.0450 per share was made to shareholders on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. When is Prospect Capital's ex-dividend date? Prospect Capital's next ex-dividend date is Wednesday, October 29, 2025. When is Prospect Capital's ex-dividend date? Prospect Capital's next ex-dividend date is Friday, September 26, 2025. When was Prospect Capital's most recent ex-dividend date? Prospect Capital's most recent ex-dividend date was Wednesday, August 27, 2025. When did Prospect Capital last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was a decrease of $0.0150 on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. What is Prospect Capital's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for PSEC is: -62.79% based on the trailing year of earnings 41.28% based on cash flow Is Prospect Capital a good dividend stock? Prospect Capital's dividend yield of 19.08% is higher than the average Finance company that issues a dividend. PSEC has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks 5.8, making it a leading dividend payer. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Prospect Capital stock as a Sell, forecasting declining performance or overvaluation, indicating potential reasons to exit positions. 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