LRFC Earnings

LRFC reported its earnings on 2025-05-08, showcasing a revenue of 4.63M against an estimate of 5.20M, resulting in a -10.94% surprise. The EPS was 0.35, surpassing the expected 0.37 by -5.41% . The stock experienced a -0.85% price change on the earnings day and a 0.85% change over the next five days, reflecting market reactions to the results.

Following LRFC's earnings announcement on 2025-05-08, the stock price moved by -0.85% on the day of the release. Over the subsequent five days, it saw a 0.85% change. Historically, LRFC's stock price tends to shift by an average of -3.29% in the 10 days leading up to earnings and -0.07% in the 10 days following, providing insight into potential market.

For 2025/Q1, analysts estimate LRFC’s annual revenue to reach 5.20M, while the EPS is projected at 0.37. These estimates reflect recent revisions, with revenue estimates revised Revenue No Change by 0% and EPS estimates No Change by 0% over the past three months, indicating analyst expectation in the company’s performance.

The correlation between LRFC's stock price and earnings forecast revisions shows that positive revisions in revenue or EPS often strengthen the stock’s fundamentals. Over the past three months, revenue estimates for FY2024 were No Change by 0%, while EPS estimates moved No Change by 0% . This trend suggests that price dips could present buying opportunities for investors.

Based on historical trends, LRFC's stock price typically moves by -3.29% in the 10 days before its earnings and -0.07% in the 10 days after. For the upcoming 2025/Q1 earnings, analysts expect an EPS of 0.37 and revenue of 5.20M.

The earnings call reveals a negative sentiment due to several factors: a significant write-down on a legacy investment, decreased investment income, and a decline in net asset value. The Q&A section highlights ongoing issues with non-accrual investments and a lack of clear guidance on some financial metrics. Despite potential positive impacts from the merger with Portman Ridge, the overall negative financial performance and uncertainties overshadow any potential short-term gains, leading to an expected negative stock price movement.