PennantPark Investment (PNNT) Estimates Q1 Core Net Income of $0.13-$0.15 per Share
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1h ago
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Source: seekingalpha
- Core Net Income Estimate: PennantPark Investment estimates its core net investment income for Q1 2025 to be between $0.13 and $0.15 per share, slightly down from $0.15 in the previous quarter, indicating challenges in the market environment.
- Net Investment Income Projection: The estimated net investment income is projected to be between $0.10 and $0.12 per share, compared to $0.15 per share in the prior quarter, reflecting pressure on the company's earnings.
- Net Asset Value Decline: As of December 31, 2025, the estimated net asset value per share is between $6.97 and $7.02, down from $7.11 on September 30, 2025, indicating a decline in asset value.
- Asset Sale Strategy: PennantPark plans to sell assets worth $120 million to $140 million while maintaining a $48 million spillover income to support dividends, demonstrating a strategic intent to optimize asset allocation.
Analyst Views on PNNT
Wall Street analysts forecast PNNT stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for PNNT is 5.88 USD with a low forecast of 5.50 USD and a high forecast of 7.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
5 Analyst Rating
1 Buy
3 Hold
1 Sell
Hold
Current: 6.180
Low
5.50
Averages
5.88
High
7.00
Current: 6.180
Low
5.50
Averages
5.88
High
7.00
About PNNT
PennantPark Investment Corporation is a closed-end, externally managed, non-diversified investment company. The Company’s objectives are to generate both current income and capital appreciation while seeking to preserve capital through debt and equity investments primarily made to the United States middle-market companies in the form of first lien secured debt, second lien secured debt, subordinated debt and equity investments. Its portfolio consists of illiquid securities, including debt and equity investments. Its investment activity depends on factors, including the amount of debt & equity capital available to middle-market companies, the level of merger and acquisition activity for such companies, the general economic environment and the competitive environment for the types of investments the Company make. It invests in sectors, including media, technology, entertainment, gaming, aerospace & defense, building materials, environmental services, healthcare, education among others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
