PSEC Dividend History & Analysis | 19.4% Yield

As of May 2026, PSEC's dividend yield is 19.36%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.68 USD by the current share price of 2.26.

As of May 2026, PSEC paid a dividend of 0.68 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-08-27 and the payout was 0.035 USD.

PSEC pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, PSEC has issued 16 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-08-27.

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for PSEC for the next payments are between 0.029 (-17.1%) and 0.037 (+5.7%). This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 17.2%.

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.035 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-08-27. The next Ex-Dividend date for Prospect Capital (PSEC) is 2026-05-27.

The next Ex-Dividend date for Prospect Capital (PSEC) is 2026-05-27.

PSEC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -8.78% per year. Negative growth: PSEC's dividend growth is negative and declining.

PSEC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 15.3%. If you bought PSEC's shares at 4.45 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.68 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 15.3% of your original purchase price.

PSEC Payout Consistency is 92.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Prospect Capital has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

PSEC's 19.36% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.

The Dividend Payout Ratio of PSEC is 24.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

PSEC's Overall Dividend Rating is 31.41%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.