Prospect Capital
Provides senior-secured lending and selected equity investments to private U.S. middle-market companies.
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Profile
Invests primarily in senior secured first-lien loans to privately owned U.S. middle-market companies, with selected junior-debt and equity exposures. The Nasdaq-listed BDC is externally managed by Prospect Capital Management.
Invests primarily in privately owned U.S. middle-market companies through senior secured first-lien loans. Selected exposures include second-lien debt, equity and equity-linked investments, with the stated objective of current income and long-term capital appreciation.
Operates as a Nasdaq-listed, closed-end business development company under an external-management structure. Prospect Capital Management manages the investments, while Prospect Administration provides administration and facilities.
BDC status under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and regulated-investment-company treatment under Subchapter M shape the operating model. Investment execution depends on the adviser’s ability to identify, analyze, invest in and monitor qualifying companies, along with access to acceptable financing.
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Key statistics
Year to date −14.0% · Average volume (30d) 4.3M
Analysts
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Latest analyst notes
No analyst notes in the last 24 months.
Earnings
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Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026Q4 FY26 | $0.11 | $0.15 | +41.9% | $149.8M | $155.8M | +4.0% | +2.19% |
| May 7, 2026Q3 FY26 | $0.11 | $0.16 | +44.3% | $163.2M | $150.1M | −8.1% | −10.18% |
| Feb 9, 2026Q2 FY26 | $0.10 | $0.19 | +82.3% | $156.3M | $176.0M | +12.6% | +10.34% |
| Nov 6, 2025Q1 FY26 | $0.10 | $0.17 | +70.0% | $156.3M | $121.5M | −22.3% | +7.45% |
Financial highlights
| 12 quarters | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | Q3 FY26 | Q4 FY26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | −$93.1M | −$149.6M | $121.5M | $57.0M | $70.5M | $153.8M | |
| Gross profit | −$124.5M | −$179.9M | $91.9M | $28.9M | $35.9M | $91.9M | |
| Operating income | −$139.9M | −$195.9M | $78.0M | $23.7M | $88.1M | $25.9M | |
| Net income | −$139.9M | −$195.9M | $78.0M | $23.7M | $56.5M | −$4.5M | |
| Diluted EPS | −$0.39 | −$0.50 | $0.15 | −$0.01 | $0.12 | $0.15 | |
| Gross margin | — | — | 75.7% | 50.8% | 50.9% | 59.8% | |
| Operating margin | — | — | 64.2% | 41.6% | 124.9% | 16.8% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY22 $739.9M · FY23 $87.3M · FY24 $467.4M · FY25 −$276.8M · FY26 $402.8M
Balance sheet, Jun 30, 2026Cash & short-term investments $43.6M · Total debt $1.86B · Total assets $6.45B · Shareholders' equity $4.50B
Dividends
Last cut to $0.035 from $0.045 in May 2026. To collect a payout, hold shares through the close before the ex-date.
History
| Ex-date | Record | Paid | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | Aug 27 | Sep 17 | $0.035 | |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 29 | Aug 20 | $0.035 | |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Jun 26 | Jul 22 | $0.035 | |
| May 27, 2026 | May 27 | Jun 18 | $0.035 | cut from $0.045 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Apr 28 | May 19 | $0.045 | |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Mar 27 | Apr 21 | $0.045 | |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Feb 25 | Mar 19 | $0.045 | |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | $0.045 |
Ownership
Shares outstanding 501.01M · Float 407.60M · 81.4% free float
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Barry · director, 10 percent owner, officer: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 89.15M | 17.79% | Form 4 | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Private Management Group Inc | 20.53M | 4.10% | 13F | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 14.08M | 2.81% | 13F | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Van Eck Associates Corp | 9.69M | 1.93% | 13F | Aug 14, 2026 |
| UBS Group AG | 6.63M | 1.32% | 13F | Aug 13, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | John F. Barry | director, 10 percent owner, officer: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | +1,067,648 | $2.27 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | John F. Barry | director, 10 percent owner, officer: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | +1,000,000 | $2.25 |
| May 26, 2026 | John F. Barry | director, 10 percent owner, officer: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | +433,000 | $2.32 |
| May 22, 2026 | John F. Barry | director, 10 percent owner, officer: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | +232,000 | $2.32 |
| May 21, 2026 | John F. Barry | director, 10 percent owner, officer: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | +200,000 | $2.26 |
Peers
- Ares Capital
Direct lending and senior secured credit for U.S. middle-market companies
- Blue Owl Capital
Direct lending for U.S. middle-market companies
- FS KKR Capital
Customized credit for private U.S. middle-market companies
- Blackstone Secured Lending Fund
Senior secured loans to private U.S. middle-market companies
- Golub Capital BDC
First-lien loans to private-equity-backed middle-market companies
CompareAfter-hours close
| Company | Price | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Capital | $2.25 | +0.13% | $1.13B | 5.5 | 5.9 | 1.8 | — |
| Ares Capital | $19.97 | +0.15% | $14.32B | 14.8 | 10.3 | 6.2 | +32.6% |
| Blue Owl Capital | $11.37 | +0.64% | $5.61B | 20.2 | 8.8 | 4.0 | −20.8% |
| FS KKR Capital | $12.22 | −0.41% | $3.43B | — | 7.8 | 3.6 | +11.5% |
| Blackstone Secured Lending Fund | $24.83 | +0.35% | $5.76B | 19.6 | 9.5 | 5.4 | +25.9% |
| Golub Capital BDC | $13.03 | +0.04% | $3.39B | 23.7 | 10.1 | 4.7 | −14.2% |
| Median | 19.9 | 9.5 | 4.7 | +11.5% |