Prospect Capital (PSEC) Q4 2026 Earnings
How Did PSEC Stock React to Q4 2026 Earnings?
S&P 500 over the same 30 days: +0.27%.
Did PSEC Beat Earnings? Q4 2026 Results
Yes. Prospect Capital reported Q4 2026 earnings of $0.15 a share on Aug 20, 2026, beating the $0.11 consensus estimate by 36.4%. Revenue was $155.8M against a $149.8M estimate.
Prospect Capital Corporation delivered a stronger-than-expected fiscal fourth quarter, with adjusted earnings per share of $0.15 beating the $0.11 Wall Street consensus by 36.36%, while revenue of $155.76 million edged past estimates of $149.80 million by 3.98%, reflecting a striking 204.1% year-over-year revenue gain. The business development company's net investment income came in at $77.69 million for the quarter, even as total investment income slipped from $166.95 million a year ago due to lower interest rates on floating-rate assets, with reduced operating expenses of $78.07 million helping cushion the impact. A key driver of the quarter's narrative was the ongoing portfolio rotation toward first lien senior secured middle market loans, which now represent 72.5% of the portfolio at cost, up 840 basis points since June 2024. Looking ahead, the July 1, 2026 sale of portfolio company Valley Electric for approximately $328 million in total consideration is expected to further reduce leverage, while Prospect faces a $264.5 million bond maturity in November 2026 as a near-term balance sheet consideration.
- Rotation of assets into first lien senior secured middle market loans, with first lien mix increasing 840 basis points to 72.5% from June 2024
- Full exit of subordinated structured notes portfolio
- Net originations of $120.5 million in Q4 with $166.3 million in total originations
- Sale of Valley Electric achieving 20.5% gross annualized IRR and 4.8x multiple of invested capital
- Lower interest income reflecting declining rates on floating-rate assets (76% of interest-bearing assets at floating rates)
- Conservative leverage at 28.6% net of cash debt to total assets
“Prospect is actively assessing and implementing the best use cases for artificial intelligence and automation within our critical business processes, including both within our investment processes as well as at the portfolio company operational level. We view AI as the most transformational game changer to come along in a generation, and we expect profit enhancing results within our businesses. Prospect has a long history of innovation and first to market accomplishments in the business development company industry, and our embracing of AI and automation is consistent with that innovative culture.”
Prospect Capital CEO, on the earnings call
What Is Prospect Capital's Outlook?
Prospect outlined strategic drivers focused on optimizing its business including: continued rotation into first lien senior secured middle market loans; reduction of second lien and exit of subordinated structured notes; exit of lower-yielding equity-linked assets and real estate properties with other potential exits targeted; enhancement of portfolio company operating performance through AI and automation initiatives; and maintenance of low debt leverage. The July 1, 2026 sale of Valley Electric for approximately $328 million was expected to further deleverage the balance sheet. The company has $264.5 million of institutional bond maturity due in November 2026.
PSEC YoY Financials
| Metric | Q4 2026 | Q4 2025 | Year over year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $155.8M | $51.2M | +204.1% |
| Net Income | −$38.1M | −$21.1M | +80.6% |
| Operating Income | −$4.5M | −$2.3M | +97.7% |
When Does Prospect Capital Report Next?
Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.