Prospect Capital reports preliminary Q3 2026 financial estimates
Prospect Capital reports preliminary Q3 2026 financial estimates
Prospect Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:PSEC) released preliminary financial estimates for its fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2026, according to a statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday.
The company estimates its common equity net asset value at approximately $2.9 billion as of September 30. Total equity, which includes perpetual preferred stock, is estimated at about $4.4 billion. Prospect Capital’s preliminary estimate for total assets stands at roughly $6.0 billion, while the total principal amount of debt is estimated at $1.5 billion. The company reported that the ratio of total principal debt to total assets is approximately 25%.
For the three months ended September 30, 2026, Prospect Capital estimates net investment income of approximately $76 million. The company currently trades at $1.55 with a market cap of $830 million and offers a dividend yield of 28%. According to InvestingPro Tips, PSEC has maintained dividend payments for 23 consecutive years, though the stock has declined 40% over the past six months. InvestingPro offers 8 additional exclusive tips and comprehensive Pro Research Reports for PSEC and 1,400+ other US equities.
The company also reported preliminary estimates regarding its investment portfolio. Investments on non-accrual status represented about 0.2% of the total investment portfolio at fair market value and about 1.8% at cost as of September 30.
Prospect Capital’s common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol PSEC, and its 5.35% Series A Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PSEC PRA.
The company noted that these figures are preliminary and have not been audited, reviewed, or examined by its independent registered public accounting firm. Actual results may differ materially once the company completes its financial closing and review procedures.
This information is based on a press release statement filed with the SEC.
In other recent news, Prospect Capital Corp. reported its fiscal first-quarter 2026 earnings, surpassing Wall Street’s profit expectations while slightly missing revenue forecasts. The company posted earnings per share of $0.15, exceeding the anticipated $0.11. However, its revenue was $155.76 million, falling short of the projected $158.67 million. Prospect Capital’s net investment income was reported at $78 million, equating to $0.15 per share for the quarter ending June 30. These earnings highlight the company’s ability to perform above analyst profit estimates despite a revenue shortfall. The stock showed minimal movement in premarket trading following the announcement. The earnings report reflects the company’s financial performance in the recent quarter.