Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Rhea-AI Summary

Pearl Diver Credit Company (NYSE: PDCC) reported fourth-quarter 2025 results on Feb 17, 2026. NAV per share was $14.42 at Dec 31, 2025, down from $16.89 at Sept 30. GAAP net loss was $12.4M ($1.81/share); net investment income was $3.4M ($0.49/share).

Recurring CLO cash flows rose sequentially to $9.8M ($1.44/share). Leverage was $40.5M (28.7% of assets). Company declared monthly dividends of $0.22 for Feb–May 2026 and held an earnings call Feb 17, 2026.

Positive

• Recurring CLO cash flows increased to $9.8M in Q4 2025
• Net investment income improved sequentially to $3.4M
• Declared monthly dividends of $0.22 for Feb–May 2026

Negative

• Net asset value per share declined to $14.42 from $16.89
• GAAP net loss of $12.4M in Q4 2025
• Net unrealized depreciation increased by $15.7M in Q4 2025

Key Figures

NAV per share: $14.42 GAAP net loss: $12.4M ($1.81/share) Net investment income: $3.4M ($0.49/share) +5 more

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NAV per share $14.42 As of Dec 31, 2025 (vs $16.89 on Sep 30, 2025)

GAAP net loss $12.4M ($1.81/share) Q4 2025, vs $4.3M ($0.64/share) prior quarter

Net investment income $3.4M ($0.49/share) Q4 2025, vs $3.0M ($0.44/share) prior quarter

Investment income $5.7M ($0.86/share) Q4 2025, vs $5.4M ($0.80/share) prior quarter

Expenses $2.5M ($0.37/share) Q4 2025, vs $2.4M ($0.35/share) prior quarter

Recurring CLO cash flows $9.8M ($1.44/share) Q4 2025, vs $8.7M ($1.28/share) prior quarter

Leverage $40.5M (28.7% assets) As of Dec 31, 2025; $40.4M (25.7%) on Sep 30, 2025

Weighted avg effective yield 12.99% CLO portfolio as of Dec 31, 2025; 13.07% on Sep 30, 2025

Market Reality Check

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Volume Volume 9,197 vs 20-day average 5,227 (relative volume 1.76x). high

Technical Price 12.68 trades below 200-day MA of 16.31 and 40.47% under 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

PDCC fell 5.96% with above-average volume, while peers were mixed: CCIF -5.13%, ...

PDCC fell 5.96% with above-average volume, while peers were mixed: CCIF -5.13%, BCV -0.55%, but GGZ and GNT gained 1.12% and 1.78%, indicating a company-specific reaction rather than a broad asset-management move.

Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: Nov 18 (Negative)

Same Type Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Nov 18	Q3 2025 earnings	Negative	+1.1%	Reported lower NAV and GAAP net loss alongside steady CLO cash flows.
Aug 26	Q2 2025 earnings	Positive	+3.8%	Posted GAAP net income and resilient NII amid modest NAV softness.
Apr 29	Q1 2025 earnings	Negative	+0.8%	NAV drop and net loss driven by unrealized CLO valuation losses.
Jan 28	Q4 2024 earnings	Positive	+0.9%	Delivered solid NII, stable NAV and positive unrealized investment gains.
Oct 29	Q3 2024 earnings	Positive	+0.5%	First post‑IPO quarter with positive net income and strong CLO yields.

Pattern Detected

Earnings releases have typically produced modest positive moves, even when NAV declined or losses were reported, suggesting a history of resilience to softer book-value trends.

Recent Company History

Across prior earnings from Q3 2024 through Q3 2025, Pearl Diver Credit Company reported consistent net investment income around the $3.0–3.4M range and a CLO portfolio with double‑digit effective yields. However, net asset value has trended down from about $20 per share to the mid‑teens, driven by unrealized marks on CLO equity. Leverage stayed near $40.4M, while exposure remained diversified across roughly 1,200+ obligors. Today’s Q4 2025 report continues that pattern of steady cash flows but further NAV pressure.

Historical Comparison

+1.4% avg move · Over the last five earnings releases, average 24h move was +1.42%. Today’s -5.96% reaction to Q4 202...

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Average Historical Move earnings

Over the last five earnings releases, average 24h move was +1.42%. Today’s -5.96% reaction to Q4 2025 results is notably weaker than typical earnings responses.

Earnings updates show stable NII and CLO yields but a steady NAV decline from about $20 toward the mid‑teens as unrealized marks accumulated.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlighted Q4 2025 results with NAV per share at $14.42, a larger GAAP net loss o...

Analysis

This announcement highlighted Q4 2025 results with NAV per share at $14.42, a larger GAAP net loss of $12.4M, but higher net investment income of $3.4M and recurring CLO cash flows of $9.8M. Compared with prior quarters, it continued the pattern of solid cash generation alongside mounting unrealized depreciation. Investors may want to monitor future NAV trajectories, CLO portfolio yields near 12.99%, and leverage levels relative to total assets.

Key Terms

collateralized loan obligation, at-the-market offering, weighted average effective yield, reinvestment end dates

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collateralized loan obligation financial

"The weighted average effective yield of the Company's collateralized loan obligation ("CLO") portfolio..."

A collateralized loan obligation (CLO) is a financial product that bundles many corporate loans into a single pool and then sells pieces of that pool to investors, with each piece offering different levels of risk and return. Think of it like a large box of varied loans sliced into portions so investors can choose higher safety with lower yield or higher reward with more risk; CLO performance matters because it concentrates credit and interest-rate risk and affects income stability for holders.

at-the-market offering financial

"Issued 30,680 shares of common stock via our at-the-market offering, for net proceeds..."

An at-the-market offering is a method companies use to sell new shares of stock directly into the open market over time, rather than all at once. This allows them to raise money gradually, similar to selling small pieces of a product instead of a large batch. For investors, it means the company can access funding more flexibly, but it may also increase the supply of shares and influence the stock’s price.

weighted average effective yield financial

"The weighted average effective yield of the Company's collateralized loan obligation ("CLO") portfolio..."

Weighted average effective yield is the combined annual return you would get from a group of interest‑bearing investments (like bonds or loans), where each security’s true, compounding return is averaged according to how much money is placed in it. Think of it as the overall “yield” of a mixed basket: larger holdings pull the average toward their returns. Investors use it to compare expected income, evaluate portfolio performance, and judge whether the collection of instruments meets income or risk targets.

reinvestment end dates financial

"99.9% of CLOs in the portfolio have reinvestment end dates from 2026 through 2030..."

The reinvestment end date is the final day when dividends, distributions, sale proceeds, or other investment cash can be automatically redirected into a designated investment program (for example, a dividend reinvestment plan or a corporate restructuring option). It matters because missing that deadline means you will receive cash instead of additional shares or replacement assets, which affects ownership, future compounding of returns, and short-term tax or liquidity planning—think of it as the last day to opt into automatic deposit.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

-  Company to Host Conference Call and Webcast at 11:00 AM ET Today -

NEW YORK and LONDON, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc. (NYSE: PDCC, PDPA) (the "Company") today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025.

"While the macro environment and our net asset value remain challenged due to the further tightening of loan spreads, we were pleased to once again deliver increased sequential recurring cash flows in excess of distributions and expenses, as well as improved sequential net investment income," said Indranil Basu, Chief Executive Officer of Pearl Diver Credit Company. "Through our differentiated machine learning and data science-driven approach to CLO equity investing, we continued to be opportunistic in the quarter with respect to adding select positions that offered attractive risk-adjusted returns. As we progress through 2026, we believe we remain well positioned to continue executing on our CLO equity investment strategy in order to create additional value for our shareholders."

Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights

• Net asset value per share of common stock was $14.42 as of December 31, 2025, compared to $16.89 per share as of September 30, 2025.
• GAAP net loss for the quarter was $12.4 million, or $1.81 per share, compared to $4.3 million, or $0.64 per share in the preceding quarter.
• Net investment income for the quarter was $3.4 million, or $0.49 per share, compared to $3.0 million, or $0.44 per share in the preceding quarter.
• Investment income for the quarter was $5.7 million, or $0.86 per share, compared to $5.4 million, or $0.80 per share in the prior quarter.
• Expenses for the quarter were $2.5 million, or $0.37 per share, compared to $2.4 million, or $0.35 per share in the preceding quarter.
• Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments was $15.7 million, or $2.30 per share, compared to $6.9 million, or $1.02 per share, in the preceding quarter.
• Recurring cash flows from CLO investments for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 were $9.8 million, or $1.44 per share, compared to $8.7 million, or $1.28 per share in the preceding quarter.
• Issued 30,680 shares of common stock via our at-the-market offering, for net proceeds of approximately $0.5 million.
• The Company had leverage of $40.5 million, or 28.7% of total assets as of December 31, 2025. As of September 30, 2025, leverage was $40.4 million, or 25.7% of total assets.
• As of December 31, 2025:
  • The weighted average effective yield of the Company's collateralized loan obligation ("CLO") portfolio, based on amortized cost, was 12.99%, compared to 13.07% as of September 30, 2025.
  • 99.9% of CLOs in the portfolio have reinvestment end dates from 2026 through 2030, resulting in upside potential as CLO managers can take advantage of market volatility to reinvest in loans at favorable prices.
• As of December 31, 2025, on a look-through basis, and based on the most recent trustee reports received by such date:
  • The Company, through its CLO investments, had indirect exposure to approximately 1,279 unique corporate obligors and over 1,600 underlying loans, totaling $27.3 billion.
  • The largest look-through obligor represented 0.7% of the loans underlying the Company's CLO equity portfolio.
  • The top ten largest look-through obligors together represented 4.5% of the loans underlying the Company's CLO portfolio.

First Quarter 2026 Update

• Recurring cash flows from CLO investments through February 13, 2026 were $9.5 million, or $1.39 per share.
• Declared monthly dividends of $0.22 per share of common stock for February, March, April, and May 2026.
• Through February 13, 2026, issued 31,655 shares of common stock via our at-the-market offering, for net proceeds of approximately $0.4 million.

Conference Call
As previously announced, Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc. will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter 2025 results today, February 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time / 4:00pm UK time. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-877-407-9208 (US callers) or 1-201-493-6784 (international callers) and asking for the Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc. Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Call. A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available on the website at https://pearldivercreditcompany.com/.

A replay of the conference call will be available within two hours of the conclusion of the call and can be accessed online on the website.

About Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc.
Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc. (NYSE: PDCC, PDPA) is an externally managed, non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to maximize its portfolio's total return, with a secondary objective of generating high current income. The Company seeks to achieve these objectives by investing primarily in equity and junior debt tranches of CLOs collateralized by portfolios of sub-investment grade, senior secured floating-rate debt issued by a large number of distinct US companies across several industry sectors. The Company is externally managed by Pearl Diver Capital LLP. For more information, visit www.pearldivercreditcompany.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described in the prospectus and the Company's other filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.

Investor Contact:
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UK: +44 (0)20 3967 8032
US: +1 617 872 0945

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FAQ

What was Pearl Diver Credit Company (PDCC) net asset value per share at December 31, 2025?

The NAV per share was $14.42 as of Dec 31, 2025. According to the company, this compares to $16.89 at Sept 30, 2025, reflecting mark-to-market declines tied to loan spread tightening and unrealized depreciation.

How did PDCC perform on GAAP earnings in the fourth quarter of 2025?

PDCC reported a GAAP net loss of $12.4 million in Q4 2025. According to the company, the loss equates to $1.81 per share and was driven by increased unrealized depreciation versus the prior quarter.

What were PDCC's recurring cash flows from CLO investments in Q4 2025 and early 2026?

Recurring CLO cash flows were $9.8 million for Q4 2025 and $9.5 million through Feb 13, 2026. According to the company, flows increased sequentially and supported distributions and expenses.

Did PDCC declare dividends for 2026 and what are the amounts and timing?

PDCC declared monthly dividends of $0.22 per share for February, March, April, and May 2026. According to the company, these dividends were announced alongside the Q4 2025 results and Q1 2026 update.

What is PDCC's leverage and CLO yield profile as of December 31, 2025?

Leverage was reported at $40.5 million, equal to 28.7% of total assets, and the weighted average effective CLO yield was 12.99%. According to the company, most CLOs have reinvestment periods through 2026–2030.