Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC) Stock Forecast
PSEC analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong sell 1.00 / 5 from 1 analysts
- Price target
- $2.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +25.0% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 5, 2026 EPS estimate $0.10
- 52-week range
- $1.60 – $3.05
PSEC analyst ratings
1 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
PSEC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
PSEC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.17 | −41.2% | 1 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.19 | −47.4% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.68 | −44.1% | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.38 | −7.9% | 1 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
PSEC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $163.1M | $163.1M | $163.1M | +3.5% | 1 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $152.7M | $152.7M | $152.7M | −13.2% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $620.6M | $620.6M | $620.6M | −2.9% | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $609.6M | $609.6M | $609.6M | −1.8% | 1 |
PSEC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
PSEC revenue: reported and forecast
PSEC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | 0.0% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.10 | +11.1% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.38 | +8.6% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.35 | +9.4% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
PSEC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; PSEC beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from PSEC
1 analysts cover Prospect Capital; their consensus rating is strong sell (1.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $2.00, 25.0% above the latest close of $1.60. Analysts expect earnings of $0.38 per share for FY2027, −44.1% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $0.35 per share on revenue of $609.6 million. Prospect Capital beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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PSEC forecast FAQ
What is Prospect Capital's price target?
The average analyst price target for Prospect Capital is $2.00, 25.0% above the latest close of $1.60.
Is Prospect Capital a buy, hold or sell?
Of 1 analysts covering Prospect Capital, 0 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 0 a hold, 0 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of strong sell. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Prospect Capital's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $0.38 per share for FY2027 (range $0.38 to $0.38); for FY2028 the estimate is $0.35.
What is Prospect Capital's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $620.6 million, growth of −2.9%; for FY2028 it is $609.6 million.
When does Prospect Capital report earnings?
Prospect Capital is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 5, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.10.
Does Prospect Capital usually beat earnings estimates?
Prospect Capital reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.