Gladstone Investment Corporation (GAIN) Financials
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Newest figures come from the 10-Q for Q1 FY2027, filed Aug 6, 2026. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the GAIN SEC filings page.
This page shows Gladstone Investment Corporation (GAIN) financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 6 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Reported earnings are volatile while the asset base and debt expanded, making financing structure more informative than operating margins.
The earnings-to-cash relationship weakened: in FY2025, net income was$65.3M while operating cash flow was only$16.3M . In FY2026, net income reached$184.8M even as operating cash flow turned to-$101.6M , so reported profits did not translate into operating cash in the latest year.
By FY2026, assets reached
FY2026 dividends paid were
Financial Health Signals
Gladstone Investment Corporation does not currently provide enough eligible data for a peer-relative financial health score, so none is published. The signals and metrics below are current.
Gladstone Investment Corporation passes 3 of 6 computable financial strength tests (3 of the nine could not be computed from available data). 2 of 4 profitability signals pass, 1 of 2 leverage/liquidity signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Gladstone Investment Corporation used $0.55 of operating cash (-$101.6M OCF vs $184.8M net income). Earnings that no cash stands behind rest on accounting accruals, which cannot be repeated indefinitely.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Gladstone Investment Corporation reported -$11.9M in net income in Q1 2027. This represents a decrease of 252.5% from the same quarter a year earlier.
Gladstone Investment Corporation earned -$0.30 per diluted share (EPS) in Q1 2027. This represents a decrease of 242.9% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 114.3%.
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Cash & Balance Sheet
Gladstone Investment Corporation held $3.6M in cash against $570.8M in long-term debt as of Q1 2027.
Gladstone Investment Corporation paid $0.24 per share in dividends in Q1 2027. This represents a decrease of 69.2% from the same quarter a year earlier. It is unchanged from the prior quarter.
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Margins & Returns
Gladstone Investment Corporation's ROE was -1.8% in Q1 2027, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is down 3.4 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier.
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Capital Allocation
None of these metrics is reported for Q1 2027.
GAIN Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q1'2710-Q | Q4'2610-Q | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest Expense | $9.9M+16.0% | N/A | $9.5M+48.7% | $9.6M+50.5% | $8.5M+31.2% | N/A | $6.4M-2.1% | $6.4M+4.8% |
| Net Income | -$11.9M-252.5% | N/A | $65.9M+71.2% | $28.7M+85.4% | $7.8M+219.1% | N/A | $38.5M+485.0% | $15.5M-67.3% |
| EPS (Basic) | -$0.30-242.9% | $2.10+1005.3% | $1.66+5433.3% | $0.75+275.0% | $0.21-38.2% | $0.19+35.7% | $0.03-89.3% | $0.20+500.0% |
| EPS (Diluted) | -$0.30-242.9% | $2.10+1005.3% | $1.66 | $0.75 | $0.21-38.2% | $0.19+35.7% | $0.03 | $0.20+500.0% |
| Diluted Shares (Avg) | 40M+7.9% | N/A | 40M | 38M | 37M+0.6% | N/A | 37M | 37M+8.5% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Revenue, Cost of Revenue, Gross Profit, R&D Expenses, SG&A Expenses, Operating Income, EBITDA, Income Tax.
GAIN Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q1'2710-Q | Q4'2610-Q | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1.3B+23.6% | $1.3B+31.4% | $1.2B+13.7% | $1.1B+31.7% | $1.1B+15.3% | $1.0B+7.3% | $1.1B+18.5% | $868.8M-6.4% |
| Cash & Equivalents | $3.6M-12.7% | $2.4M-83.3% | $2.9M+12.7% | $2.2M+10.5% | $4.1M+68.6% | $14.3M+481.2% | $2.6M-8.9% | $2.0M-3.2% |
| Short-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Long-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Liabilities | $656.2M+15.4% | $654.6M+29.0% | $641.2M+7.3% | $608.6M+48.3% | $568.6M+30.2% | $507.3M+13.9% | $597.7M+30.6% | $410.4M-9.3% |
| Long-Term Debt | $570.8M+10.1% | $564.5M+23.9% | $571.8M+4.6% | $555.0M+62.7% | $518.6M+31.2% | $455.7M+14.4% | $546.6M+32.2% | $341.0M-16.8% |
| Total Equity | $646.8M+33.3% | $668.2M+33.9% | $595.4M+21.5% | $535.8M+16.9% | $485.3M+1.7% | $499.1M+1.3% | $490.1M+6.5% | $458.4M-3.6% |
| Retained Earnings | $160.4M+388.5% | $181.5M+239.0% | $108.7M+144.4% | $52.2M+261.9% | $32.8M0.0% | $53.5M+11.6% | $44.5M+32.3% | $14.4M-79.3% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Current Assets, Inventory, Accounts Receivable, Goodwill, Current Liabilities, Non-Current Liabilities.
GAIN Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q1'2710-Q | Q4'2610-Q | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $8.1M+116.1% | $16.8M-85.1% | -$7.6M+95.6% | -$60.7M-196.0% | -$50.2M-507.3% | $112.7M+1849.8% | -$171.9M-923.5% | $63.2M+205.0% |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$6.9M-117.0% | -$17.3M+82.8% | $8.2M-95.2% | $57.5M+190.4% | $40.4M+427.0% | -$100.7M-1538.6% | $172.3M+967.5% | -$63.7M-355.0% |
| Dividends Paid | $9.6M-66.8% | $9.6M+8.1% | $9.5M-72.4% | $9.3M+5.6% | $28.8M+227.0% | $8.8M+2.1% | $34.5M-19.9% | $8.8M-28.0% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Depreciation & Amortization, Stock-Based Compensation, Capital Expenditures, Free Cash Flow, Investing Cash Flow, Share Buybacks.
GAIN Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q1'2710-Q | Q4'2610-Q | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity | -1.8%-3.4pp | N/A | 11.1%+3.2pp | 5.4%+2.0pp | 1.6%+3.0pp | N/A | 7.8%+6.4pp | 3.4%-6.6pp |
| Return on Assets | -0.9%-1.7pp | N/A | 5.3%+1.8pp | 2.5%+0.7pp | 0.7%+1.5pp | N/A | 3.5%+2.8pp | 1.8%-3.3pp |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.88-0.2x | 0.84-0.1x | 0.96-0.2x | 1.04+0.3x | 1.07+0.2x | 0.91+0.1x | 1.12+0.2x | 0.74-0.1x |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Gross Margin, Operating Margin, Net Margin, Current Ratio, Asset Turnover, FCF Margin.
Similar Companies
Newest fiscal year on record for each company. The health score is the peer-relative Financial Health Score for that year; a dash means no score is published for it.
| Company | Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Net margin | Market cap | Health score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Investment Corporation GAIN | FY2026 | N/A | $184.8M | N/A | $602.9M | — |
| Gladstone Capital Corp GLAD | FY2025 | N/A | $57.2M | N/A | $427.5M | — |
| Crescent Capital BDC, Inc. CCAP | FY2025 | N/A | $34.5M | N/A | $330.1M | — |
Where Gladstone Investment Corporation Ranks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gladstone Investment Corporation profitable?
Yes, Gladstone Investment Corporation (GAIN) reported a net income of $184.8M in fiscal year 2026.
How much debt does Gladstone Investment Corporation have?
As of fiscal year 2026, Gladstone Investment Corporation (GAIN) had $2.4M in cash and equivalents against $564.5M in long-term debt.
Does Gladstone Investment Corporation pay dividends?
Yes, Gladstone Investment Corporation (GAIN) paid $1.50 per share in dividends during fiscal year 2026.
What is Gladstone Investment Corporation's return on equity (ROE)?
Gladstone Investment Corporation (GAIN) has a return on equity of 27.7% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Gladstone Investment Corporation's operating cash flow?
Gladstone Investment Corporation (GAIN) recorded an outflow of $101.6M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2026, representing cash used by core business activities.
What are Gladstone Investment Corporation's total assets?
Gladstone Investment Corporation (GAIN) had $1.3B in total assets as of fiscal year 2026, including both current and long-term assets.
What is Gladstone Investment Corporation's debt-to-equity ratio?
Gladstone Investment Corporation (GAIN) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.84 as of fiscal year 2026, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Gladstone Investment Corporation's return on assets (ROA)?
Gladstone Investment Corporation (GAIN) had a return on assets of 14.0% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Gladstone Investment Corporation's P/E ratio?
Gladstone Investment Corporation (GAIN) trades at 3.3x earnings, its market capitalization divided by net income of $184.8M net income, FY2026. The market capitalization is $602.9M as of Oct 15, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Gladstone Investment Corporation's price-to-sales ratio?
Gladstone Investment Corporation (GAIN) has no price-to-sales ratio at the moment: no revenue reported. The market capitalization is $602.9M as of Oct 15, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Gladstone Investment Corporation's Piotroski F-Score?
Gladstone Investment Corporation (GAIN) has a Piotroski F-Score of 3 out of 6 computable signals; 3 of the nine could not be computed from available data, so the full-scale strength rating is not shown. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Gladstone Investment Corporation's earnings high quality?
For every $1 of reported earnings, Gladstone Investment Corporation (GAIN) used $0.55 of operating cash (-$101.6M OCF vs $184.8M net income). Earnings that no cash stands behind rest on accounting accruals, which cannot be repeated indefinitely. This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.