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PSEC-PA

Prospect Capital Corporation

PSEC-PA

Financial Services · Asset Management · Stock · quarterly payer

$14.53

Undervalued · +28% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

9.21%

Annual Dividend

$1.34

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Oct 21, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about PSEC-PA's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC-PA) has a forward dividend yield of 9.21%, based on an annual dividend of $1.34 per share and a share price of $14.53.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, PSEC-PA's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (75 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • PSEC-PA has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • PSEC-PA's next ex-dividend date is Oct 21, 2026, with payment on Nov 2, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, PSEC-PA's 9.21% yield is 19% above its five-year average yield of 7.75%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for PSEC-PA is $18.54 per share, 28% above the $14.53 share price, so PSEC-PA screens as undervalued.
  • Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC-PA) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "PSEC-PA Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/PSEC-PA

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC-PA) yields 9.21% ($1.34 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (75/100).

Is PSEC-PA a good dividend stock?

Yes

Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC-PA) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 9.21% ($1.34/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
9.21%
Payout Ratio
—
Annual Dividend
$1.34
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 21, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.81
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
6.9
5-Yr Total Return
-33%
52-Week Range
$13.96 – $19.00
Dividend Safety
B · 75/100
Ever Cut?
No
PSEC-PA ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 21, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →PSEC-PA dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PSEC-PA a good dividend stock?

Yes. Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC-PA) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 9.21% ($1.34/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is PSEC-PA undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, PSEC-PA's fair value is about $18.54 versus a $14.53 share price — so it looks undervalued (+28% vs. fair value).

Is PSEC-PA's dividend safe?

PSEC-PA has a dividend-safety grade of B (75/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is PSEC-PA's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for PSEC-PA is about $18.54 per share, roughly 28% above the current $14.53 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is PSEC-PA a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data PSEC-PA screens as "yes" and undervalued. Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC-PA) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 9.21% ($1.34/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will PSEC-PA cut its dividend?

PSEC-PA earns a dividend-safety grade of B (75/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does PSEC-PA pay a dividend?

Yes. Prospect Capital Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.34 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 9.21%.

What is PSEC-PA's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, PSEC-PA's forward dividend yield is 9.21%, based on a $1.34 annual dividend and a $14.53 share price.

What is PSEC-PA's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, PSEC-PA pays $1.34 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

How many years has PSEC-PA grown its dividend?

PSEC-PA does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next PSEC-PA ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for PSEC-PA is Oct 21, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $1.34 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$33.50
Annual$134.00
Monthly avg$11.17

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