Prospect Capital CEO Buys $1 Million Worth of Shares, Stock Surges 5.2%

Prospect Capital (PSEC) shares rose 5.2% after CEO John F. Barry bought nearly $1 million worth of company stock, signaling strong confidence in the company's future. The purchase was made when the stock was trading near its 52-week low, suggesting Barry believes the shares are undervalued. PSEC is down 37.5% YTD and 49.3% from its 52-week high.

Prospect Capital (PSEC) shares surged by 5.2% following a significant purchase of company stock by CEO Barry John F. The transaction, which occurred on September 22, 2025, involved the acquisition of 374,500 shares at a price of $2.6628 each, totaling $997,218 Barry John F, Prospect Capital CEO, buys $997k in PSEC stock^[1].

The purchase was executed at a time when the stock was trading near its 52-week low of $2.57, indicating that Barry John F. believes the shares are undervalued. This confidence in the company's future is a positive signal for investors, particularly as PSEC has experienced a challenging year. The stock has declined by 37.5% year-to-date (YTD) and 49.3% from its 52-week high Barry John F, Prospect Capital CEO, buys $997k in PSEC stock^[1].

The company's recent earnings results for Q4 2025 presented a mixed picture. Prospect Capital reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.17, which exceeded analysts' expectations by 30.77%. However, revenue fell short of projections, coming in at $166.95 million compared to the anticipated $171.35 million, marking a shortfall of 2.57% Barry John F, Prospect Capital CEO, buys $997k in PSEC stock^[1].

Despite the revenue miss, the company's ability to deliver better-than-expected profitability suggests that Prospect Capital is navigating its challenges effectively. Analysts are likely to consider these factors in their future evaluations of the company's performance. Investors should keep an eye on further developments and any additional insights from analysts regarding Prospect Capital’s financial health.