Prospect Capital (PSEC) Dividend Calculator
Prospect Capital Corporation · how much PSEC pays you, by shares or dollars · updated
100 shares of Prospect Capital (PSEC) pay $42.00 a year in dividends, about $3.50 each month, at the current monthly dividend of $0.0350 per share (as of Nov 5, 2026). At the $1.43 share price that is a 29.47% yield, so $10,000 buys about 7,017.5 shares and pays about $2,947 a year.
Per share, a year
$0.42
100 shares, a year
$42.00
$10,000 invested, a year
$2,947.37
Shares for $1,000 a month
28,572
PSEC Prospect Capital Corporation
$1.43 · $0.42/yr dividend · 29.17% yield · monthly
Annual income
$42.00
Monthly (average)
$3.50
Per payment (monthly)
$3.50
Dividend yield
29.37%
Yield on cost
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Enter your cost
Position value
$143
Your payments over the next 12 months
Based on PSEC's actual pay dates over the past year
Income over 10 years if the dividend keeps growing 0% a year
Same shares, no reinvestment. Year 10: $42 · 10-year total: $420. Add reinvestment in the DRIP calculator →
How many PSEC shares for a monthly income
Shares and money needed to earn each monthly amount from Prospect Capital dividends alone, at today's rate and price, before tax. Spreading it across several stocks lowers the risk that one cut hits your whole income.
| Monthly income | Shares needed | Cost today |
|---|---|---|
| $100 a month | 2,858 | $4,073 |
| $250 a month | 7,143 | $10,179 |
| $500 a month | 14,286 | $20,358 |
| $1,000 a month | 28,572 | $40,715 |
| $2,000 a month | 57,143 | $81,429 |
| $5,000 a month | 142,858 | $203,573 |
What 100 shares of PSEC paid each year
Holding 100 shares, you would have received $99.60 in 2016 and $54.00 in 2025, down 46%, without buying another share.
How the PSEC dividend is calculated
Yearly income = shares × $0.42
Each payment = shares × $0.0350
Shares for a monthly income = (monthly goal × 12) ÷ $0.42
The rate is Prospect Capital's current dividend as of Nov 5, 2026. A board can raise, cut or skip a dividend, so check the PSEC dividend safety grade before counting on it.
Key facts: Prospect Capital (PSEC) dividend income
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of Prospect Capital (PSEC) pay $42.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $3.50 each month, at $0.42 per share a year.
- At its Nov 5, 2026 share price of $1.43, PSEC yields 29.47%: $10,000 buys about 7,017.5 shares, which pay about $2,947.37 a year.
- Earning $1,000 a month ($12,000 a year) from PSEC dividends alone takes about 28,572 shares, roughly $40,715 at today's price, before tax.
- 100 shares of PSEC paid $99.60 in dividends in 2016 and $54.00 in 2025, down 46%.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "Prospect Capital (PSEC) Dividend Calculator," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/PSEC/dividend-calculator
Frequently asked questions
How much dividend does 100 shares of PSEC pay?
As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of Prospect Capital (PSEC) pay $42.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $3.50 each month, at $0.42 per share a year.
How much dividend does 1,000 shares of PSEC pay?
About $420 a year before tax, or $35.00 each month, at Prospect Capital's current rate of $0.42 per share a year. Buying 1,000 shares costs about $1,425 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.
How many shares of PSEC do I need to make $1,000 a month?
About 28,572 shares. $1,000 a month is $12,000 a year; divided by $0.42 a share, that's 28,572 shares, or about $40,715 at today's $1.43 price. Taxes in a regular brokerage account raise the number.
How much do I need to invest in PSEC to make $100 a month?
About $4,071. $100 a month is $1,200 a year, and at a 29.47% yield that takes $4,071, or about 2,858 shares.
How often does Prospect Capital pay dividends?
Prospect Capital (PSEC) pays every month, so you get 12 payments a year of about $0.0350 per share each.
How is the PSEC dividend calculated?
Multiply your shares by the dividend per share. Prospect Capital pays about $0.42 per share a year, so each share earns $0.42 a year and $0.0350 each month. Shares bought on or after the ex-dividend date don't get the next payment.
Are PSEC dividends taxed?
In a U.S. taxable account, yes. Regular dividends from most U.S. companies are qualified, taxed at 0%, 15% or 20%, if you held the shares more than 60 days around the ex-dividend date. Foreign companies may also withhold tax at source. Inside an IRA, Roth IRA or 401(k), dividends aren't taxed when paid.
Figures use SmarterDividends data as of Nov 5, 2026, before tax, and assume the current dividend rate holds. For information only, not investment or tax advice. Back to PSEC