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PSEC dividend safety score
Prospect Capital Corporation · Financial Services
PSEC scores 55/100 for dividend safety, which means a decent dividend record with some risk worth watching.
Updated November 1, 2026.
Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC) has a very high dividend yield of 23.46%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 55 is above the average of 49, and we rate it Moderate.
- Safety rank: #69 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Every month
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Nov 27, 2026 (estimated)
PSEC dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.54 | +20.0% |
| 2024 | $0.45 | – |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How PSEC compares
| PSEC | Financial Services avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 55 | 47 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 23.46% | 66.24% | 45.29% |
Averages are across 117 Financial Services stocks and 184 stocks and funds with a safety score on Safe Dividend Tracker.
Expected upcoming PSEC dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Nov 27, 2026 | $0.0350 |
| ~Dec 27, 2026 | $0.0350 |
| ~Jan 26, 2027 | $0.0350 |
| ~Feb 25, 2027 | $0.0350 |
Estimates based on PSEC's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would PSEC pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $235 | $20 |
| $10,000 | $2,346 | $196 |
| $50,000 | $11,732 | $978 |
| $100,000 | $23,464 | $1,955 |
To earn $1,000 a month from PSEC at today's yield you would need about $51,143 invested, roughly 28,571 shares.
Based on the current yield of 23.46%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent PSEC dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | $0.0350 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $0.0350 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $0.0350 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | $0.0350 |
| Jun 26, 2026 | $0.0350 |
| May 27, 2026 | $0.0350 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | $0.0450 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | $0.0450 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | $0.0450 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | $0.0450 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.0450 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | $0.0450 |
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Start tracking freeHow we score dividend safety
We score each stock from 0 to 100 using its real dividend history: how many years it has paid, how consistent the payments are, and how the dividend has grown over 1, 3 and 5 years. Scores of 70 and up are rated Safe, 48 to 69 Moderate, 28 to 47 Watch, and below 28 Risky. Read more in our glossary.
PSEC dividend FAQ
Is the PSEC dividend safe?
Prospect Capital Corporation has a dividend safety score of 55 out of 100, which we rate Moderate. That means a decent dividend record with some risk worth watching. The score looks at how long the dividend has been paid, how steady it has been, and how it has grown. It is not a guarantee.
What is the PSEC dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for PSEC is about 23.46%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does PSEC pay dividends?
Prospect Capital Corporation pays dividends monthly.
How much would $10,000 in PSEC earn in dividends?
At a yield of 23.46%, $10,000 invested in PSEC would pay about $2,346 a year, or roughly $196 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next PSEC ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for PSEC is expected around November 27, 2026 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.