Prospect Capital (PSEC) Dividend Yield, Date & History $2.35 +0.03 (+1.29%) Closing price 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$2.34 -0.01 (-0.43%) As of 05:43 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 Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesNews and TrendsOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort Interest Prospect Capital Dividend SummaryDividend Yield17.87%Annual Dividend$0.42Upcoming Ex-Dividend Date Aug. 27 Upcoming Payment DateSep. 17Annualized 5-Year Dividend Growth -2.02%Dividend Payout Ratio 840.00% Prospect Capital (PSEC) pays monthly dividends, with an annual dividend of $0.42 per share and a dividend yield of 17.87%. Investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Thursday, August 27, 2026 will receive the next monthly payment of $0.0350 per share, scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2026. The company currently pays out 840.00% of its earnings and 45.93% of its cash flow as dividends. 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 and yield with averages for Finance and NASDAQ companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeProspect CapitalFinance CompaniesNASDAQ CompaniesAnnual Dividend$0.42$0.07$1.60Dividend Yield17.87%5.89%10.79%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 Earnings840.00%Based on Cashflow45.93% 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 AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date8/19/2026monthly$0.0350 - 18.42%10/28/202610/28/202611/18/20268/19/2026monthly$0.0350 - 18.42%9/28/20269/28/202610/21/20265/5/2026monthly$0.0350 - 15.27%8/27/20268/27/20269/17/20265/5/2026monthly$0.0350 - 19.44%7/29/20267/29/20268/20/20265/5/2026monthly$0.0350 - 18.18%6/26/20266/26/20267/22/2026They didn't warn anyone in 1971. 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A free briefing breaks down exactly what Nixon did, why Trump is positioned to act, and how to move your 401k into gold before any announcement - tax free.Request the free guide in 30 seconds and get positioned now5/5/2026monthly$0.0350-$0.0122.22%17.95%5/27/20265/27/20266/18/20262/6/2026monthly$0.0450 - 19.78%4/28/20264/28/20265/19/20262/6/2026monthly$0.0450 - 21.69%3/27/20263/27/20264/21/20262/6/2026monthly$0.0450 - 19.35%2/25/20262/25/20263/19/202611/4/2025monthly$0.0450 - 19.71%1/28/20261/28/20262/18/202611/4/2025monthly$0.0450 - 21.69%12/29/202512/29/20251/21/202611/4/2025monthly$0.0450 - 20.61%11/25/202511/25/202512/18/20258/22/2025monthly$0.0450 - 20.3%10/29/202510/29/202511/18/20258/22/2025monthly$0.0450 - 20.69%9/26/20259/26/202510/22/20255/9/2025monthly$0.0450 - 15.2%8/27/20258/27/20259/18/20255/6/2025monthly$0.0450 - 16.36%7/29/20257/29/20258/20/20255/6/2025monthly$0.0450 - 17.2%6/26/20256/26/20257/22/20255/6/2025monthly$0.0450 - 16.46%5/28/20255/28/20256/18/20252/11/2025monthly$0.0450 - 12.7%4/28/20254/28/20255/20/20252/10/2025monthly$0.0450 - 12.92%3/27/20253/27/20254/17/2025A letter from Shannon Stansberry (Ad)Porter Stansberry nearly canceled the entire project. When he first saw the claimed returns - only one down year in nearly two decades and total gains of almost 2,000% - his immediate reaction was disbelief. It took a trusted friend's personal vouching for Emmet Savage and a face-to-face trip to Ireland to change his mind. The full documentary, Investigating Project Prophet, is now live.Watch the full story and see the verified track record for yourself2/10/2025monthly$0.0450 - 12.47%2/26/20252/26/20253/20/202511/8/2024monthly$0.0450 - 12.6%1/29/20251/29/20252/19/202511/8/2024monthly$0.0450 - 12.6%12/27/202412/27/20241/22/202511/8/2024monthly$0.0450-$0.015025.00%12.33%11/26/202411/26/202412/19/20248/28/2024monthly$0.06 - 13.9%10/29/202410/29/202411/19/20248/28/2024monthly$0.06 - 14.4%9/26/20249/26/202410/22/2024This 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 17.87%. Learn more on PSEC's dividend yield history. How much is Prospect Capital's annual dividend? The annual dividend for PSEC shares is $0.42. 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 $0.0350 per share will be made to shareholders on Wednesday, November 18, 2026. When is Prospect Capital's next dividend payment? Prospect Capital's next monthly dividend payment of $0.0350 per share will be made to shareholders on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. When is Prospect Capital's next dividend payment? Prospect Capital's next monthly dividend payment of $0.0350 per share will be made to shareholders on Thursday, September 17, 2026. When was Prospect Capital's most recent dividend payment? Prospect Capital's most recent monthly dividend payment of $0.0350 per share was made to shareholders on Thursday, August 20, 2026. When is Prospect Capital's ex-dividend date? Prospect Capital's next ex-dividend date is Wednesday, October 28, 2026. When is Prospect Capital's ex-dividend date? Prospect Capital's next ex-dividend date is Monday, September 28, 2026. When is Prospect Capital's ex-dividend date? Prospect Capital's next ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 27, 2026. When was Prospect Capital's most recent ex-dividend date? Prospect Capital's most recent ex-dividend date was Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Is Prospect Capital's dividend growing? Over the past five years, the company's dividend has not grown. It has decreased by -2.02%. When did Prospect Capital last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was a decrease of $0.01 on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. What is Prospect Capital's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for PSEC is: 840.00% based on the trailing year of earnings 45.93% based on cash flow Is Prospect Capital a good dividend stock? Prospect Capital's dividend yield of 18.03% is higher than the average Finance company that issues a dividend. PSEC has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks 5.3, making it a leading dividend payer. Prospect Capital's dividend payout ratio of 840.00% may not be sustainable. 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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