Market Cap
$1.1B
PSEC
PROSPECT CAPITAL CORP
$2.00 ▼ -2.44%
Prev close $2.05Market cap$1.1B
12-mo target$2.00 (+0.0%)
High Impact Filing (7/10)15 New Institutional Positions9 Institutional Exits
Snapshot
The big-picture read on PSEC right now — valuation, ownership and activity at a glance.
Cap Size
Small Cap
Inst. Holders
50 funds
Inst. Value
$134.9M
Inst. Activity
15 buys / 9 sells
Insider Activity
$12.1M buy / $0.00 sell
Insider Net $
$12.1M
SEC Reports
5
Press Releases
1
Price chart 30d -8.7%
Daily candles (open–high–low–close) with volume. Green = up day, red = down day.
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Recent activity
The latest filings, insider trades, analyst actions, press and options flow — newest first.
Sep 30, 2026 short_volume
Short Volume: PSEC — 73.3% short (3.9M / 5.3M)
Short: 3,907,443 | Exempt: 36,947 | TRF Vol: 5,330,570 | Short Ratio: 73.3% | Off-exchange volume (d
Sep 4, 2026 Insider
Jul 16, 2026 SEC Barry John F bought 1,217,105 shares
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER @ $2.24 ($2.7M)
Prospect Capital Corporation filed a Form 15 to terminate the registration of four series of preferred stock (Series AA1
15-12G — Impact 3/10
Jun 30, 2026 Inst.
VAN ECK ASSOCIATES CORP — ADD
9,685,724 shares ($22.4M)
Jun 30, 2026 Inst.
MARSHALL WACE, LLP — TRIM
3,067,650 shares ($7.1M)
Jun 23, 2026 Insider
Barry John F bought 1,000,000 shares
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER @ $2.27 ($2.3M)
Jun 23, 2026 Insider
Jun 9, 2026 SEC Barry John F bought 67,648 shares
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER @ $2.27 ($153.6K)
Prospect Capital adjourned its special meeting of stockholders to June 23, 2026, to allow more time to solicit votes on
DEFA14A — Impact 4/10
Analyst ratings buy % +0.0%
How Wall Street rates the stock today, and the latest firm-by-firm actions.
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Firm rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Underweight | 54% |
Monthly consensus history
| Period | Str. Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Str. Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0% | |
| Aug 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0% | |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0% | |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0% |
Price targets
Where 1 covering analysts think PSEC trades over the next 12 months.
$2.00 +0.0% upside Hold
Current$2.00 Low$2.00 Median$2.00 High$2.00 1 analysts
$2.00$2.00
Analyst rating None as of Oct 2, 2026
Reports & filings
AI-scored summaries of recent SEC filings and press releases, with sentiment and impact.
5 SEC filing reports analyzed · 0 bullish, 1 bearish, 1 mixed, 3 neutral · avg impact 4.2/10.Plus 1 press releases.
NEUTRAL15-12G3/10
Prospect Capital Corporation filed a Form 15 to terminate the registration of four series of preferr
Jul 16, 2026
NEUTRALDEFA14A4/10
Prospect Capital adjourned its special meeting of stockholders to June 23, 2026, to allow more time
Jun 9, 2026
BEARISH8-K7/10
Prospect Capital reported fiscal Q3 2026 results with Net Investment Income of $78.5M ($0.16/share),
May 7, 2026
MIXEDPRESS-RELEASE5/10
PSEC's Q2 fiscal 2026 earnings show a strong beat on NII per share ($0.16 vs $0.11 consensus, +45%),
May 7, 2026
Upcoming & catalyst events
Scheduled dates plus disclosed catalysts — earnings, dividends, enforcement, FDA and clinical-trial events. Colored dot = impact.
Sep 30, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: PSEC — 73.3% short (3.9M / 5.3M)
Short: 3,907,443 | Exempt: 36,947 | TRF Vol: 5,330,570 | Short Ratio: 73.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 28, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: PSEC — 60.8% short (2.1M / 3.4M)
Short: 2,095,176 | Exempt: 221 | TRF Vol: 3,446,738 | Short Ratio: 60.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 25, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: PSEC — 71.1% short (2.2M / 3.1M)
Short: 2,196,760 | Exempt: 1,420 | TRF Vol: 3,089,787 | Short Ratio: 71.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 24, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: PSEC — 61.7% short (1.7M / 2.7M)
Short: 1,689,904 | Exempt: 4,820 | TRF Vol: 2,740,391 | Short Ratio: 61.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 23, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: PSEC — 58.1% short (2.7M / 4.6M)
Short: 2,671,476 | Exempt: 3,782 | TRF Vol: 4,596,575 | Short Ratio: 58.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Earnings estimates
Forecast earnings per share and revenue by period — and whether estimates are rising.
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | 30d Rev | Up/Dn | Revenue | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.10 | $0.10–$0.10 | -41.2% | +0.0% | 0↑ 1↓ | $0.2B | 1 |
| Next Q | $0.10 | $0.10–$0.10 | -47.4% | +11.1% | 1↑ 0↓ | $0.2B | 1 |
| Current FY | $0.38 | $0.38–$0.38 | -44.1% | +8.6% | 1↑ 0↓ | $0.6B | 1 |
| Next FY | $0.35 | $0.35–$0.35 | -7.9% | +9.4% | 1↑ 0↓ | $0.6B | 1 |
Current-quarter EPS estimate — revision history
| When | EPS estimate | Change vs now |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.100 | — |
| 7d ago | $0.100 | — |
| 30d ago | $0.100 | — |
| 60d ago | $0.100 | — |
| 90d ago | $0.100 | — |
Institutional ownership
Which big funds own PSEC (from quarterly 13F filings) and who is adding or trimming.
50 institutional holders with $134.9M total value (58,379,086 shares) as of 2026-Q2. Top holders: TWO, VAN, UBS. Net buying activity: 15 institutions added/increased vs 9 reduced.
Top holders — 2026-Q2
| Fund | Shares | Value | % Tracked | Last move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 14,082,619 | $32.5M | 24.1% | ADD +59.5% |
| VAN ECK ASSOCIATES CORP | 9,685,724 | $22.4M | 16.6% | ADD +32.7% |
| UBS Group AG | 6,633,748 | $15.3M | 11.4% | ADD +44.5% |
| Legal & General Group Plc | 4,032,811 | $9.3M | 6.9% | — |
| GENDELL JEFFREY L | 4,009,902 | $9.3M | 6.9% | — |
| MARSHALL WACE, LLP | 3,067,650 | $7.1M | 5.3% | TRIM -35.4% |
| MORGAN STANLEY | 2,686,736 | $6.2M | 4.6% | — |
| SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP | 2,295,500 | $5.3M | 3.9% | ADD +32.0% |
| SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP | 2,246,915 | $5.2M | 3.8% | ADD +32.0% |
| BlackRock, Inc. | 1,441,035 | $3.3M | 2.5% | TRIM -34.1% |
Recent position changes
| Fund | Action | Prev | Current | Change | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAN ECK ASSOCIATES CORP | ADD | 7,296,734 | 9,685,724 | +32.7% | $22.4M |
| MARSHALL WACE, LLP | TRIM | 4,751,220 | 3,067,650 | -35.4% | $7.1M |
| SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP | ADD | 1,701,769 | 2,246,915 | +32.0% | $5.2M |
| TUDOR INVESTMENT CORP ET AL | TRIM | 1,456,870 | 709,303 | -51.3% | $1.6M |
| Brevan Howard Capital Management LP | ADD | 246,087 | 356,327 | +44.8% | $823.1K |
| DnB Asset Management AS | TRIM | 401,659 | 285,456 | -28.9% | $659.4K |
| OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. | ADD | 184,211 | 262,607 | +42.6% | $606.6K |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | DOUBLED | 81,016 | 199,998 | +146.9% | $462.0K |
| Squarepoint Ops LLC | TRIM | 386,695 | 190,138 | -50.8% | $439.2K |
| Kestra Advisory Services, LLC | DOUBLED | 78,173 | 163,473 | +109.1% | $377.6K |
Insider activity
Buying and selling by company executives and directors (SEC Form 4).
2 insiders, 12 transactions. Net $12.1M — $12.1M bought, $0.00 sold.
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | Barry John F | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | BUY | 1,217,105 | $2.24 | $2.7M |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Barry John F | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | BUY | 1,000,000 | $2.27 | $2.3M |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Barry John F | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | BUY | 67,648 | $2.27 | $153.6K |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Barry John F | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | BUY | 1,000,000 | $2.25 | $2.2M |
| May 26, 2026 | Barry John F | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | BUY | 3,000 | $2.33 | $7.0K |
| May 26, 2026 | Barry John F | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | BUY | 430,000 | $2.32 | $999.7K |
| May 22, 2026 | Barry John F | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | BUY | 32,000 | $2.29 | $73.3K |
| May 22, 2026 | Barry John F | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | BUY | 100,000 | $2.32 | $231.8K |
| May 22, 2026 | Barry John F | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | BUY | 100,000 | $2.33 | $233.4K |
| May 21, 2026 | Barry John F | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | BUY | 100,000 | $2.24 | $224.1K |
Short interest & halts
FINRA semi-monthly short positions, Reg SHO threshold status, and recent trading halts for PSEC.
Shares short
20,537,044
Settlement Sep 15, 2026
Change vs prior
+8.0%
Semi-monthly cycle
Days to cover
6.1
At avg daily volume
Of shares outstanding
≈3.9%
Estimate — not % of float
All PSEC filing & press-release reports (6)
- 15-12G reportJul 16, 2026
- DEFA14A reportJun 9, 2026
- 8-K reportMay 7, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportMay 7, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportMay 4, 2026
- DEFA14A reportMar 11, 2026