Prospect Capital Announces Monthly Dividend of $0.045

Prospect Capital (NASDAQ:PSEC) declared a $0.045/share monthly dividend, in line with previous. The forward yield is 18.62%. Shareholders of record on Aug. 27 and Sept. 26 will receive dividends payable on Sept. 18 and Oct. 22, respectively.

Prospect Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: PSEC) has announced a monthly dividend of $0.045 per share, in line with its previous declaration. The forward yield stands at 18.62%, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors. Shareholders of record on August 27 and September 26 will receive dividends payable on September 18 and October 22, respectively [4].

The dividend declaration comes amidst a period of financial strategy analysis and shareholder meeting postponement. Prospect Capital recently postponed its special shareholder meeting, originally scheduled for August 27, 2025, to facilitate a deeper analysis of its financial strategies and long-term objectives [2]. This delay allows investors to revisit and scrutinize the potential impacts on their portfolios using GuruFocus metrics.

In the latest quarter, Prospect Capital met Wall Street’s revenue expectations but saw a 21.3% year-on-year decline in sales to $166.9 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.17 per share was 33.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates, indicating strong earnings performance [3]. Despite the revenue decline, Prospect Capital has maintained a focus on first lien senior secured middle-market loans, achieving a higher mix at 70.5% [2].

The company has been consistent in its dividend payments, which is a testament to its commitment to returning capital to shareholders. The dividend reinvestment plan also offers shareholders the opportunity to reinvest their dividends into additional shares of the company [1].

Prospect Capital, with its 21 years of history as a public company, has provided consistent returns to its shareholders through a disciplined approach to investing in the U.S. middle market. The company manages a large and diversified investment portfolio and is among the leading providers of capital to the middle market [1].

Investors are encouraged to stay informed and monitor the company's financial performance and strategic decisions. The upcoming earnings conference call, scheduled for August 27, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, will provide further insights into the company's financial health and strategic direction [2].

References:
[1] https://www.prospectstreet.com/corporate-profile/default.aspx
[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/prospect-capital-postpones-special-shareholder-meeting-ensure-financial-strategy-analysis-2508/
[3] https://markets.financialcontent.com/wral/article/stockstory-2025-8-26-prospect-capital-nasdaqpsec-posts-q2-sales-in-line-with-estimates
[4] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4490280-prospect-capital-declares-0_045-dividend