Prospect Capital (PSEC) Dividend
Prospect Capital (PSEC) currently pays a dividend yield of 18.03%, distributing $0.42 per share annually ($0.04 per month). The company operates in the Financial Services sector.
PSEC has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years.
PSEC dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 18.03% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $0.42 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.04 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payments per Year | 12 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | August 29, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | September 8, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 212% |
| Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth | 7 |
| Sector | Financial Services |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $2.33 |
What PSEC pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 18.03% yield, $10,000 invested in PSEC generates about $1,803.00 per year, or roughly $150.25 every month. Share counts below use an implied price of $2.33, derived from the $0.42 annual dividend and the 18.03% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 429.3 | $180.30 | $15.03 |
| $5,000 | 2,146.4 | $901.50 | $75.13 |
| $10,000 | 4,292.9 | $1,803.00 | $150.25 |
| $25,000 | 10,732.1 | $4,507.50 | $375.63 |
| $100,000 | 42,928.6 | $18,030.00 | $1,502.50 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each month — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
PSEC dividend payment schedule
PSEC pays on a monthly schedule — 12 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is August 29, 2026, with payment on September 8, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when Prospect Capital declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 29, 2026 | September 8, 2026 | $0.04 | Confirmed |
| September 29, 2026 | October 9, 2026 | $0.04 | Projected |
| October 29, 2026 | November 8, 2026 | $0.04 | Projected |
| November 29, 2026 | December 9, 2026 | $0.04 | Projected |
| December 29, 2026 | January 8, 2027 | $0.04 | Projected |
| January 29, 2027 | February 8, 2027 | $0.04 | Projected |
To collect a PSEC dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How PSEC's dividend compares
Across the 587 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.81%. PSEC's 18.03% is 14.22 percentage points above that median, ranking 79th of 587 by yield.
Within Financial Services, where we track 102 names, the median yield is 8.47% — putting PSEC above its sector. A yield well above the sector norm is worth a second look: it can signal a depressed share price rather than a generous payout.
Its 7-year run of dividend increases ranks 177th out of the 362 names in our data with an active growth streak.
What the numbers mean
PSEC pays out roughly 212% of its earnings as dividends. That is a high payout ratio. The dividend is consuming most of reported earnings, which is normal for REITs and some funds but a caution flag elsewhere.
PSEC pays monthly, which suits investors who want dividend income to line up with monthly living expenses rather than arriving in quarterly lumps.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
PSEC dividend FAQ
When is the next PSEC ex-dividend date?
The next PSEC ex-dividend date is August 29, 2026, with the payment scheduled for September 8, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is PSEC's dividend yield?
PSEC currently yields 18.03%, based on $0.42 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does PSEC pay dividends?
PSEC pays monthly, which works out to 12 payments per year of about $0.04 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of PSEC generate?
At the current 18.03% yield, $10,000 invested in PSEC would produce roughly $1,803.00 per year, or about $150.25 per month, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Has PSEC increased its dividend?
Yes — PSEC has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years.
PSEC dividend history
DivTrkr holds 216 recorded PSEC dividend payments going back to 2004 and -5.6% a year of growth over the last five complete years. See the full PSEC dividend history — every payment, annual totals and growth by year.
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