Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC)
Company Info
Highlights
$1.64B
-$0.86
1.59
$377.97M
$179.62M
$152.08M
$3.35 - $5.11
$3.00
7.05%
6.30
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC) returned -10.56% year-to-date (YTD) and -25.07% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, PSEC returned 3.75% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.87%.
PSEC
-10.56%
7.34%
-11.04%
-25.07%
8.13%
3.75%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
1.30%
12.94%
1.49%
12.48%
15.82%
10.87%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of PSEC, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.81% | 3.39% | -5.82% | -11.85% | 3.36% | -10.56% | |||||||
| 2024 | -1.22% | -4.81% | 1.10% | -4.58% | 9.02% | -0.53% | -0.55% | -2.71% | 3.46% | -1.89% | -7.03% | -8.89% | -18.16% |
| 2023 | 8.16% | -0.41% | -5.26% | -1.30% | -8.68% | 1.63% | 3.52% | -3.13% | 0.16% | -14.12% | 9.88% | 8.21% | -4.13% |
| 2022 | 0.60% | -3.34% | 3.48% | -6.31% | 0.67% | -8.33% | 11.05% | -2.13% | -16.34% | 18.06% | 7.44% | -8.93% | -8.61% |
| 2021 | 17.55% | 16.63% | 6.03% | 6.52% | 6.24% | -0.51% | -2.76% | -1.25% | -2.29% | 7.13% | 4.97% | -0.83% | 71.27% |
| 2020 | 2.02% | -14.52% | -21.82% | 3.56% | 18.12% | 2.00% | -0.80% | 3.00% | -0.20% | -0.42% | 9.06% | 2.41% | -3.53% |
| 2019 | 8.73% | 1.62% | -3.95% | 4.46% | -6.57% | 5.46% | 2.29% | -2.85% | 4.39% | -1.37% | 2.17% | -0.31% | 13.83% |
| 2018 | -3.45% | 3.87% | -0.44% | -2.29% | 7.56% | 0.15% | 5.22% | 8.02% | -1.47% | -6.52% | 1.90% | -7.16% | 4.10% |
| 2017 | 1.80% | 12.26% | -2.64% | 3.79% | -13.34% | 2.80% | 1.63% | -18.87% | 3.53% | -9.97% | 15.37% | -0.76% | -9.47% |
| 2016 | -11.86% | 20.02% | 2.15% | 4.01% | 1.51% | 5.27% | 8.16% | 3.82% | -4.97% | -1.59% | 3.07% | 4.75% | 36.19% |
| 2015 | 1.18% | 5.60% | -1.13% | -0.20% | -4.40% | -5.69% | -2.12% | 7.87% | -5.18% | 3.99% | 3.47% | -5.83% | -3.58% |
| 2014 | -2.15% | 2.59% | -1.17% | 1.11% | -7.04% | 8.03% | 0.87% | -1.79% | -2.91% | -2.12% | -0.42% | -11.25% | -16.20% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of PSEC is 9, meaning it’s performing worse than 91% of other stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Prospect Capital Corporation provided a 17.07% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.63 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.63 | $0.69 | $0.72 | $0.72 | $0.78 | $0.72 | $0.72 | $0.72 | $0.90 | $1.00 | $1.02 | $1.33 |
Dividend yield | 17.07% | 16.01% | 12.02% | 10.30% | 9.27% | 13.31% | 11.18% | 11.41% | 13.41% | 11.93% | 14.67% | 16.04% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Prospect Capital Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.18 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.69 |
| 2023 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.72 |
| 2022 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.72 |
| 2021 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.12 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.78 |
| 2020 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.72 |
| 2019 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.72 |
| 2018 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.72 |
| 2017 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.90 |
| 2016 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $1.00 |
| 2015 | $0.11 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $1.02 |
| 2014 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $1.33 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Prospect Capital Corporation has a dividend yield of 17.07%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.
Payout Ratio
Prospect Capital Corporation has a payout ratio of 21.18%, which is below the market average. This means Prospect Capital Corporation returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Prospect Capital Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Prospect Capital Corporation was 61.51%, occurring on Oct 9, 2008. Recovery took 595 trading sessions.
The current Prospect Capital Corporation drawdown is 39.34%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -61.51% | Jul 12, 2007 | 316 | Oct 9, 2008 | 595 | Feb 18, 2011 | 911 |
| -43.99% | Apr 27, 2017 | 741 | Apr 6, 2020 | 199 | Jan 20, 2021 | 940 |
| -43.49% | Jan 13, 2022 | 817 | Apr 16, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -41.31% | Aug 26, 2014 | 367 | Feb 9, 2016 | 130 | Aug 15, 2016 | 497 |
| -37.09% | Mar 4, 2011 | 109 | Aug 8, 2011 | 133 | Feb 16, 2012 | 242 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Prospect Capital Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Prospect Capital Corporation, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 35.7% positive surprise.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Prospect Capital Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for PSEC compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. PSEC currently has a PEG ratio of 1.6. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for PSEC relative to other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, PSEC has a P/S ratio of 2.1. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for PSEC in comparison with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, PSEC has a P/B value of 0.5. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.
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