Is PennantPark Investment Corporation a good dividend stock?

PennantPark Investment Corporation (PNNT) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 28.74%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is PNNT's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for PNNT stock is currently 28.74%.

How much does PNNT pay in dividends per year?

PennantPark Investment Corporation pays an annual dividend of $0.9600 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does PNNT pay dividends?

PNNT stock pays dividends monthly.

Is PNNT's dividend growing?

PennantPark Investment Corporation's 3-year dividend CAGR is 11.1%.

PNNT Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

PennantPark Investment Corporation

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

PennantPark Investment Corporation (PNNT) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 28.74% as of Jul 21, 2026. It pays $0.9600 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes monthly. Its dividend has grown at a 14.87% 5-year compound annual rate.

218.09M

Market cap

5.76x

Current P/E

6.15x

Forward P/E

28.74%

Dividend yield

$0.9600

PNNT dividend

Dividend safety

At-risk

PNNT pays out about 166% of earnings, leaving little safety margin.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	45.06%
Operating margin	32.64%
Pretax margin	35.11%
Net margin	31.99%
Effective tax rate	8.90%
ROA	1.98%
ROE	5.42%
D/E	1.33x
Interest coverage ratio	0.65x

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PNNT valuation

P/E	5.76x
P/S	3.56x
P/B	0.61x
P/CF	1.02x
P/FCF	1.05x
P/OCF	1.02x
PEG	-0.50x
EV multiple	-11.75x

About

PennantPark Investment Corporation operates as a Business Development Company (BDC) and a private equity fund. Its primary focus is on providing direct and mezzanine capital to middle-market companies situated across the United States. The firm deploys capital through a diverse range of instruments, including senior secured loans, mezzanine debt, and various equity stakes (such as common and preferred stock, warrants, and options).