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PSEC stock touches 52-week low at $4.15 amid market challenges

Published 2024-12-20, 09:32 a/m

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In a year marked by significant volatility, Prospect Capital (NASDAQ:PSEC) Corporation's stock (PSEC) has recorded a new 52-week low, dipping to $4.15. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a notable 12.75% dividend yield and has consistently paid dividends for 21 consecutive years, despite current market challenges. This latest price level reflects a stark downturn in the company's market performance, with a 1-year total return of -21.09%. Investors have been closely monitoring PSEC as it navigates through a complex financial landscape, with this new low serving as a critical indicator of the pressures facing the firm. The 52-week low milestone is particularly noteworthy for stakeholders and market analysts who track the company's stability and long-term growth potential. InvestingPro analysis reveals the stock is currently in oversold territory, with additional technical insights available to subscribers.

In other recent news, Prospect Capital Corporation has seen significant developments. The company reported strong earnings for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, with a net investment income of $102.9 million and a net asset value of $3.71 billion. In a strategic move, Prospect Capital has expanded its preferred stock offering to $2.25 billion, reclassifying 20 million shares from common to preferred stock.

The company also held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders, resulting in the re-election of two Class II directors, M. Grier Eliasek and Andrew C. Cooper. Meanwhile, Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) has revised its price target for Prospect Capital and adjusted its net operating income forecasts for the company for fiscal years 2025 and 2026.

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These recent developments indicate strategic decisions to maintain shareholder distributions and strengthen its investment portfolio. The company is shifting its investment portfolio towards first lien debt over second lien debt. Analysts have noted Prospect Capital's successful efforts to tap into the unsecured term debt market to extend liability duration and reduce counterparty risk.

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