What one share of Prospect Capital holds
Prospect is a financial services company that primarily lends to and invests in middle market privately-held companies. We are a closed-end investment company incorporated in Maryland. We have elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”).
Prospect Capital’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the latest fiscal year to 2026-06-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-30.
| Profit | $0.06 |
|---|---|
| Dividends | $0.52 |
| Cash and investments | $0.09 |
| Debt | $3.63 |
| Book value | $2.64 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $2.50 | — | — | — | $10.16 |
| 2022 | — | $1.34 | — | — | — | $10.48 |
| 2023 | — | −$0.43 | — | — | — | $9.24 |
| 2024 | — | $0.34 | — | — | — | $8.74 |
| 2025 | — | −$1.35 | — | — | — | $2.98 |
| 2026 | — | $0.06 | — | — | — | $2.64 |
Common questions about Prospect Capital
How much does one share of Prospect Capital earn?
Over its latest fiscal year, each share of Prospect Capital earned $0.06 of profit.
Does Prospect Capital pay a dividend?
Yes. Prospect Capital paid $0.52 per share in dividends over its latest fiscal year. That’s about 836¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Prospect Capital’s book value per share?
Prospect Capital’s book value is $2.64 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Prospect Capital have?
Each share of Prospect Capital has $0.09 of cash and investments and $3.63 of debt, as of June 30, 2026.
How has Prospect Capital’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $2.50 in 2021 to $0.06 in 2026, shrinking about 52.2% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Prospect Capital bought back shares?
Prospect Capital’s share count rose about 24% from 2021 to 2026. That dilution means each share owns a smaller slice of the company.
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