Prospect Capital (PSEC) Dividend Yield, Date & History $2.23 +0.11 (+5.19%) Closing price 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$2.22 -0.01 (-0.45%) As of 07:34 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 ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Prospect Capital Dividend SummaryDividend Yield18.83%Annual Dividend$0.42Upcoming Ex-Dividend Date Jul. 29 Upcoming Payment DateAug. 20Annualized 5-Year Dividend Growth -2.02%Dividend Payout Ratio -113.51% Prospect Capital (PSEC) pays monthly dividends, with an annual dividend of $0.42 per share and a dividend yield of 18.83%. Investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Wednesday, July 29, 2026 will receive the next monthly payment of $0.0350 per share, scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2026. The company currently pays out -113.51% of its earnings and 39.17% 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$0.02$1.65Dividend Yield18.83%5.71%9.80%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-113.51%Based on Cashflow39.17% 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 Date5/5/2026monthly$0.0350 - 15.27%8/27/20268/27/20269/17/20265/5/2026monthly$0.0350 - 15.27%7/29/20267/29/20268/20/20265/5/2026monthly$0.0350 - 18.18%6/26/20266/26/20267/22/20265/5/2026monthly$0.0350-$0.0122.22%17.95%5/27/20265/27/20266/18/20262/6/2026monthly$0.0450 - 19.78%4/28/20264/28/20265/19/2026Trump's New Dollar (Ad)Porter Stansberry says President Trump has signed an executive order initiating what he calls a full U.S. dollar reset - and most Americans don't know it's happening. 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Stansberry has released a new documentary naming the assets he believes are positioned to surge as a result.Watch the free briefing and see the three steps to prepare today2/6/2026monthly$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%3/27/20253/27/20254/17/20252/10/2025monthly$0.0450 - 12.47%2/26/20252/26/20253/20/202511/8/2024monthly$0.0450 - 12.6%1/29/20251/29/20252/19/2025The end may be near for these iconic stocks (Ad)Marc Chaikin, founder of Chaikin Analytics, says two forces - AI disruption and fracturing global trade - are triggering a historic wealth transfer already underway in 2026. Household names like Intuit (-57%), Boston Scientific (-49%), and Tractor Supply (-40%) are cratering, while lesser-known companies like Sandisk (+573%) and Rackspace (+444%) surge. Chaikin has identified specific stocks he believes investors should sell before they fall further - and the names may surprise you. He's also pinpointing a company tapped as Nvidia's self-driving partner and a potential AI megadeal that could split into three high-growth stocks. Stream his free presentation to get every buy and sell recommendation with no membership or credit card required.Watch Marc Chaikin's free presentation and get his full buy-and-sell list today11/8/2024monthly$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 18.83%. 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 Thursday, September 17, 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, August 20, 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 Wednesday, July 22, 2026. When is Prospect Capital's ex-dividend date? Prospect Capital's next ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 27, 2026. When is Prospect Capital's ex-dividend date? Prospect Capital's next ex-dividend date is Wednesday, July 29, 2026. When was Prospect Capital's most recent ex-dividend date? Prospect Capital's most recent ex-dividend date was Friday, June 26, 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: -113.51% based on the trailing year of earnings 39.17% based on cash flow Is Prospect Capital a good dividend stock? Prospect Capital's dividend yield of 19.81% 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. 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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