Dividends and fee cuts in Crescent Capital BDC (NASDAQ: CCAP) Q1 2026 update
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Crescent Capital BDC, Inc. reported first quarter 2026 net investment income of $0.42 per share and a net loss of $0.42 per share, reflecting realized and unrealized losses on investments. Net asset value per share declined to $18.27 from $19.10 at year-end 2025.
The Board declared a regular second quarter 2026 cash dividend of $0.34 per share and special cash dividends totaling $0.09 per share, payable in three $0.03 installments. After quarter-end, the company reduced its base management fee to 1.00% and incentive fee to 15.0%, aiming to better align economics with shareholders.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Net investment income per share: $0.42 per share
Net income per share: ($0.42) per share
Net asset value per share: $18.27
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8 metrics
Net investment income per share
$0.42 per share
Quarter ended March 31, 2026
Net income per share
($0.42) per share
Quarter ended March 31, 2026
Net asset value per share
$18.27
As of March 31, 2026
Regular Q2 2026 dividend
$0.34 per share
Stockholders of record June 30, 2026; payable July 15, 2026
Special dividends total
$0.09 per share
Three quarterly installments of $0.03 per share in 2026
Total investments at fair value
$1,562.5 million
As of March 31, 2026
Net debt to equity ratio
1.32x
As of March 31, 2026
Weighted average debt yield
9.8%
Yield on income producing securities at cost, Q1 2026
Key Terms
net investment income, net asset value, unitranche first lien, net debt to equity ratio, +1 more
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net investment income financial
"reported net investment income of $0.42 per share and net income of ($0.42) per share"
Net investment income is the money an investor or fund actually keeps from its investments after subtracting the costs of running those investments (like management fees, interest, and losses). Think of it as your paycheck from owning assets: gross returns minus the bills needed to earn them. Investors watch it because it shows how profitable the investment activities are, influences dividend payouts and cash available for growth, and helps compare true performance across funds or companies.
net asset value financial
"Net asset value (NAV) per share was $18.27 at March 31, 2026."
Net asset value is the total value of an investment fund's assets minus any liabilities, divided by the number of shares or units outstanding. It represents the per-share worth of the fund, similar to how the value of a house is determined by its total worth after debts are subtracted. Investors use it to gauge the true value of their holdings and to compare different investment options.
unitranche first lien financial
"Unitranche first lien loans represented $1,044.0 million or 66.7% of the portfolio at fair value."
net debt to equity ratio financial
"The Company’s net debt to equity ratio was 1.32x as of March 31, 2026."
Net debt to equity ratio compares a company’s net debt (total borrowings minus cash on hand) to the owners’ stake in the business (equity), showing how much of the company is financed by borrowing versus owner capital. Investors use it to gauge financial risk and resilience: a higher ratio is like a household with a large mortgage and little savings, which is more vulnerable to interest rises or income drops than one with low debt relative to home value.
business development company financial
"Crescent BDC is a business development company that seeks to maximize the total return of its stockholders."
A business development company is a publicly traded investment vehicle that lends to and buys stakes in smaller or privately held companies, acting like a combination of a lender, investor, and business partner. It matters to investors because BDCs offer the potential for higher regular income through dividends and diversified exposure to growing businesses, but they can also carry greater credit and liquidity risk than typical stocks or bonds—think higher-yielding but riskier income instruments.
Earnings Snapshot
Total investment income: $37.9 million
Quarter ended March 31, 2026
Total investment income
$37.9 million
Net investment income
$15.5 million
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations
($15.5 million)
Net asset value per share
$18.27
FAQ
What were Crescent Capital BDC (CCAP) earnings for Q1 2026?
Crescent Capital BDC reported net investment income of $0.42 per share and a net loss of $0.42 per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, driven by realized and unrealized losses on its investment portfolio.
What dividends did Crescent Capital BDC (CCAP) declare for 2026?
The Board declared a regular second quarter 2026 cash dividend of $0.34 per share and special cash dividends totaling $0.09 per share, paid in three quarterly installments of $0.03 per share tied to undistributed taxable income.
How did Crescent Capital BDC’s net asset value change in Q1 2026?
Net asset value per share was $18.27 at March 31, 2026, compared with $19.10 at December 31, 2025. The decrease reflects net realized and unrealized losses that outweighed net investment income during the quarter.
What fee changes did Crescent Capital BDC implement in 2026?
Effective April 1, 2026, Crescent Capital BDC reduced its base management fee from 1.25% to 1.00% and its incentive fee from 17.5% to 15.0%, seeking closer alignment between shareholders and the external manager’s compensation structure.
What was Crescent Capital BDC’s investment income and expense profile in Q1 2026?
Total investment income was $37.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, while net expenses including taxes were $22.4 million. This produced net investment income of $15.5 million, mainly from interest and dividend income on its credit portfolio.
What is Crescent Capital BDC’s leverage and liquidity as of March 31, 2026?
As of March 31, 2026, Crescent Capital BDC had $26.6 million in cash and $206.2 million of undrawn credit capacity. Its net debt to equity ratio was 1.32x, and the weighted average cost of debt on outstanding borrowings was 6.09%.
How is Crescent Capital BDC’s investment portfolio allocated by asset type?
At March 31, 2026, total investments at fair value were $1,562.5 million, primarily in unitranche first lien loans at 66.7% of the portfolio and senior secured first lien loans at 24.2%, with the balance in second lien, unsecured debt, and equity positions.
