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Prospect Capital (IL:PSEC)
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Prospect Capital (PSEC) Price & Analysis

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Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Shift To First‑Lien Senior Secured LoansA material rotation into first‑lien senior secured middle‑market loans meaningfully lowers portfolio credit risk and increases recovery prospects in defaults. This structural shift should sustain lower loss severity and steadier interest income over the next several quarters.
Large Liquidity And Unencumbered Asset BufferA substantial liquidity cushion and broad bank commitments provide durable funding flexibility for new originations, portfolio workouts and liability management. The unencumbered asset base reduces immediate refinancing pressure and supports operations across market cycles.
Improving Operating And Free Cash FlowRecent positive and improving cash generation enhances internal funding for investments and distributions and reduces short‑term reliance on external capital. While historical swings exist, current cash flow momentum strengthens near‑term liquidity and operational resilience.
Bears Say
Volatile Profitability And NAV PressureIntermittent profitable years followed by sizable losses and a declining NAV undermine sustainable distributable earnings. Persistent negative returns and margin volatility constrain retained earnings and long‑term capital formation, limiting recovery prospects without durable earnings improvement.
High Reliance On Unsecured FundingA capital structure heavily weighted to unsecured instruments raises refinancing and funding‑cost sensitivity in periods of market stress. This structural dependence increases liquidity risk and could impair flexibility if unsecured markets tighten or repricing occurs.
Material Real Estate AllocationA 14% allocation to real estate introduces concentration and cyclical asset class risk into a credit‑focused portfolio. Although historical exits show strong IRRs, redeploying proceeds and realizing gains can be timing‑dependent and may pressure NAV and deployment pace during market soft patches.

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What was Prospect Capital’s price range in the past 12 months?
Prospect Capital lowest stock price was 642.73 and its highest was 700.97 in the past 12 months.
    What is Prospect Capital’s market cap?
    Prospect Capital’s market cap is ₪3.24B.
      When is Prospect Capital’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Prospect Capital’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 01, 2026 which is in 74 days.
        How were Prospect Capital’s earnings last quarter?
        Prospect Capital released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported 46.651 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 32.364 by 14.287.
          Is Prospect Capital overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Prospect Capital’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Prospect Capital pay dividends?
            Prospect Capital does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Prospect Capital’s EPS estimate?
            Prospect Capital’s EPS estimate is 30.91.
              How many shares outstanding does Prospect Capital have?
              Currently, no data Available
              What happened to Prospect Capital’s price movement after its last earnings report?
              Prospect Capital reported an EPS of 46.651 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 32.364. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
                Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Prospect Capital?
                Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IL:PSEC
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                Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                  Company Description

                  Prospect Capital

                  Prospect Capital Corporation operates as a Business Development Company (BDC), providing diverse financing solutions predominantly to the middle market. The firm engages in a broad spectrum of investment activities, including growth capital, leveraged buyouts, acquisitions, recapitalizations, refinancing, and turnaround situations for mature, emerging, and later-stage companies. Its specialized offerings encompass mezzanine financing, subordinated debt tranches of collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), cash flow term loans, marketplace lending, and bridge transactions. Beyond corporate finance, Prospect Capital also allocates capital to real estate, with a specific focus on multi-family residential assets. The company deploys a variety of investment instruments, such as secured debt (including senior, unitranche, first-lien, and second-lien), private debt, mezzanine debt, and direct equity, primarily targeting private and microcap public businesses. Its investment strategy involves both primary originations and the acquisition of secondary loan portfolios, supporting situations like private equity-backed financings, corporate expansion, dividend recapitalizations, and real estate ventures. The firm intentionally concentrates on small and medium-sized private companies, rather than large public corporations. Prospect Capital maintains a diversified investment portfolio spanning numerous industries, with notable expertise in the energy and industrial sectors. Its extensive reach covers areas from aerospace and financial services to healthcare, technology, and consumer goods. Geographically, its operations are concentrated within the United States and Canada. Typically, PSEC commits between $10 million and $500 million per transaction. It seeks out companies with an EBITDA between $5 million and $150 million, sales figures ranging from $25 million to $500 million, and an enterprise value between $5 million and $1000 million. The BDC is also open to co-investing in larger opportunities. Prospect Capital often aims for control acquisitions by participating across various levels of a company's capital structure and engages in sole, agented, club, or syndicated deal arrangements.

                  Prospect Capital (PSEC) Earnings & Revenues

                  PSEC Earnings Call

                  Q3 2026
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                  Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                  The call emphasized successful execution of a strategic rotation toward lower-risk, first-lien middle market lending (notable basis-point improvements), strong liquidity (large unencumbered asset base and revolver commitments), low non-accruals, and durable historical investment IRRs, while also reporting a quarter of net repayments exceeding originations, a material remaining real estate allocation (14%), and a high proportion of unsecured debt in the capital structure. Overall, the narrative is one of risk reduction, balance-sheet strengthening, and portfolio reallocation, tempered by slower net deployment in the quarter and some disclosure ambiguity on distributions.View all IL:PSEC earnings summaries
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