Gladstone Capital (GLAD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Fundings $126.6 million for the quarter, including 5 new private equity sponsored investments. No year-over-year change or reasons mentioned.
Exits and Prepayments $23.5 million for the quarter, declined relative to past quarters. No specific year-over-year change or reasons mentioned.
Net Originations $103.1 million for the quarter. No year-over-year change or reasons mentioned.
Interest Income $23.8 million for the quarter, a 14% increase year-over-year due to a 16.2% increase in average earning assets and a 30 basis point decline in weighted average portfolio yield to 12.5%.
Interest and Financing Costs Increased by $1.4 million due to higher average bank borrowings.
Net Management Fees Increased by $0.5 million as incentive fee credits declined.
Net Investment Income $11.4 million for the quarter. No year-over-year change or reasons mentioned.
Net Realized Losses $6.3 million for the quarter, related to the exit of FES Resources, a legacy oil and gas services investment.
Return on Equity (ROE) 11.9% for the trailing twelve months. No year-over-year change or reasons mentioned.
Portfolio Composition First lien debt rose to 72% of the fair value of the portfolio, and total debt holdings were 90% of the portfolio at fair value. No year-over-year change or reasons mentioned.
Non-Earning Debt Investments $28.8 million cost basis or $13 million at fair value, representing 1.7% of debt investments. No year-over-year change or reasons mentioned.
PIK Income $2 million for the quarter, 8.4% of interest income, driven by 2 recent investments with supplemental PIK above the underlying 10% cash interest yield.
Repayments and Liquidity Events $352 million for fiscal 2025. No year-over-year change or reasons mentioned.
New Investments 15 new investments totaling $397 million for fiscal 2025, contributing to a $63 million increase in fair value of the investment portfolio for the year.
Net Assets $482 million as of September 30, a $7.6 million increase from the prior quarter, driven by the sale of approximately 263,000 shares under the ATM program, netting $7 million.
NAV per Share Increased from $21.25 to $21.34 as of September 30. No year-over-year change or reasons mentioned.
Gross Leverage 84.3% of net assets as of September 30. No year-over-year change or reasons mentioned.
Return on Equity (5-Year Average) 16.75% over the last 5 years, placing the company near the top of its peer group.
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Gladstone Capital (GLAD) Declares $0.15 Monthly Dividend with 8.69% Yield
- Stable Monthly Dividend: Gladstone Capital has declared a monthly dividend of $0.15 per share, consistent with previous distributions, reflecting the company's stability and commitment to shareholder returns in the current economic climate.
- Attractive High Yield: The forward yield of 8.69% not only appeals to investors seeking reliable cash flow but also enhances the company's attractiveness in the market, potentially drawing in more capital.
- Dividend Payment Schedule: The dividend is payable on January 30 for shareholders of record on January 23, with an ex-dividend date also set for January 23, demonstrating the company's ongoing commitment to its shareholders through timely distributions.
- Analyst Upgrade Support: Gladstone Capital's recent Q4 earnings beat has driven another round of analyst upgrades, further bolstering market confidence in the company's growth prospects moving forward.
