Gladstone Investment (NASDAQ: GAIN) boosts NAV and FY 2026 distributable earnings
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Gladstone Investment Corporation reported fourth quarter and full-year results for the period ended March 31, 2026. For the quarter, total investment income was $25.2 million and Adjusted net investment income was $0.20 per share, roughly in line with the prior quarter, while net investment loss widened to $10.6 million due mainly to higher capital gains-based incentive fees.
Quarter-end net asset value rose to $16.78 per share from $14.95, driven by $92.8 million of net unrealized appreciation. For the year, total investment income grew to $99.1 million, but higher expenses, including $38.0 million of capital gains-based incentive fees, resulted in a net investment loss of $3.8 million, versus income a year earlier.
Full-year net increase in net assets from operations climbed to $184.8 million, helped by $216.1 million of net unrealized appreciation. The company paid regular distributions totaling $0.99 per share from net investment income plus $0.51 from realized gains, raised about $41.5 million via its at-the-market equity program, issued new notes, expanded its credit facility, and later repaid $127.9 million of 5.00% notes at maturity.
Positive
- Net asset value growth: Net asset value per common share rose from $13.55 to $16.78 year over year, a 23.8% increase, driven by $216.1 million of net unrealized appreciation on investments.
- Stronger overall returns: Net increase in net assets resulting from operations climbed to $184.8 million, up from $65.3 million, while total distributable earnings per share rose from $1.45 to $4.56.
- Capital access and balance sheet actions: The company raised approximately $41.5 million of net proceeds through its at-the-market equity program, increased its credit facility to $300.0 million, issued new notes, and later repaid $127.9 million of 5.00% 2026 notes at maturity.
Negative
- Shift to GAAP net investment loss: Fiscal 2026 net investment result moved from income of $28.1 million ($0.76 per share) to a loss of $3.8 million ($0.10 per share), mainly due to higher expenses including $38.0 million of capital gains-based incentive fees.
- Core earnings softness: Adjusted net investment income per share, which excludes capital gains-based incentive fees, declined from $0.97 to $0.88 year over year, indicating some pressure on recurring earnings despite higher investment income.
Insights
Strong NAV and unrealized gains offset weaker GAAP income.
Gladstone Investment delivered higher total investment income of $99.1 million for fiscal 2026 and a much larger net increase in net assets from operations of $184.8 million, primarily from $216.1 million in net unrealized appreciation on its investment portfolio.
However, GAAP net investment swung to a $3.8 million loss from $28.1 million income a year earlier, largely because capital gains-based incentive fees rose to $38.0 million. Adjusted net investment income per share declined modestly to $0.88 from $0.97, showing core earnings pressure despite portfolio growth.
Net asset value per share increased to $16.78 from $13.55, and total distributable earnings per share more than tripled to $4.56. The company also raised about $41.5 million via its ATM equity program, expanded its credit facility to $300.0 million, issued additional notes, and repaid $127.9 million of 5.00% 2026 notes, reshaping its capital structure for future periods.
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
Q4 total investment income: $25.2 million
Q4 Adjusted NII per share: $0.20 per share
FY 2026 total investment income: $99.1 million
+5 more
8 metrics
Q4 total investment income
$25.2 million
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026
Q4 Adjusted NII per share
$0.20 per share
Quarter ended March 31, 2026
FY 2026 total investment income
$99.1 million
Year ended March 31, 2026
FY 2026 net investment (loss) income
-$3.8 million
Year ended March 31, 2026 vs $28.1M prior year
Net unrealized appreciation
$216.1 million
Year ended March 31, 2026
NAV per share
$16.78
As of March 31, 2026; up from $13.55
ATM equity proceeds
$41.5 million
Net proceeds from selling 2,984,586 shares
Repayment of 5.00% 2026 Notes
$127.9 million
Principal repaid at maturity on May 1, 2026
Key Terms
Adjusted net investment income, capital gains-based incentive fee, at-the-market ("ATM") program, spillover, +2 more
6 terms
Adjusted net investment income financial
"Adjusted net investment income represents net investment (loss) income, excluding capital gains-based incentive fees."
Adjusted net investment income is a measure of the cash a fund or investment vehicle earns from its core investing activities after removing one-time, accounting-only items such as paper gains or losses and unusual expenses. Think of it like a household budget that strips out one-off windfalls or repairs to show the money available for regular spending. Investors use it to judge the sustainability of dividend payments and the underlying earning power separate from short-term accounting swings.
capital gains-based incentive fee financial
"Inclusive of $18.5 million ... of capital gains-based incentive fees accrued during the three months ended March 31, 2026"
at-the-market ("ATM") program financial
"Sold 2,984,586 shares of our common stock under our common stock ATM program at a weighted-average gross price of $14.12 per share"
A at-the-market ("ATM") program lets a public company sell newly issued shares directly into the open market at current market prices over time through a broker, rather than in one large, fixed-price deal. It matters to investors because it gives the company flexible access to cash while gradually increasing the number of shares outstanding, which can put gentle downward pressure on the stock price—like adding small amounts of water to a full glass instead of dumping a bucket.
spillover financial
"Estimated spillover per common share | $ | 0.53 | | | $ | 1.50"
Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") financial
"The Credit Facility bears interest at 30-day Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR")."
A secured overnight financing rate (SOFR) is a daily benchmark interest rate that reflects the actual cost of borrowing cash overnight using U.S. Treasury securities as collateral. Investors watch SOFR because it serves as a reference for loans, bond yields and interest-rate contracts; think of it as the going overnight price to rent money—small changes in that price influence borrowing costs, investment returns and the valuation of interest-sensitive assets.
business development company financial
"Gladstone Investment Corporation is a publicly traded business development company that seeks to make secured debt and equity investments"
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 (Q4): $25.2 million
Q4 and FY 2026
Total investment income (Q4)
$25.2 million
+0.5% vs prior quarter
Adjusted NII per share (Q4)
$0.20
-4.8% vs prior quarter
Total investment income (FY)
$99.1 million
+5.8% vs prior year
NAV per share
$16.78
+23.8% vs March 31, 2025
Net increase in net assets from operations
$184.8 million
+182.8% vs prior year
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 12, 2026
Gladstone Investment Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 12, 2026, Gladstone Investment Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. The text of the press release is included as an exhibit to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. | Description | |||||||
| 99.1 | Press Release issued by Gladstone Investment Corporation, dated May 12, 2026. | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). | |||||||
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Gladstone Investment Corporation (Registrant) | ||||||||
| By: | /s/ Taylor Ritchie | |||||||
| Taylor Ritchie | ||||||||
| Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | ||||||||
Gladstone Investment Corporation Reports Financial Results for its
Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2026
MCLEAN, VA, May 12, 2026: Gladstone Investment Corporation (Nasdaq: GAIN) (the "Company") today announced earnings for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. Please read the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed today with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or the investors section of the Company's website at www.gladstoneinvestment.com.
Summary Information: (dollars in thousands, except per share data (unaudited)):
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | $ Change | % Change | ||||||||||||||||||||
| For the quarter ended: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total investment income | $ | 25,192 | $ | 25,062 | $ | 130 | 0.5 | % | |||||||||||||||
Total expenses, net(A) | 35,802 | 31,571 | 4,231 | 13.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Net investment loss(A) | (10,610) | (6,509) | (4,101) | 63.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain | 163 | 2,180 | (2,017) | (92.5) | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation | 92,821 | 70,227 | 22,594 | 32.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations(A) | $ | 82,374 | $ | 65,898 | $ | 16,476 | 25.0 | % | |||||||||||||||
Net investment loss per weighted-average common share(A) | $ | (0.27) | $ | (0.16) | $ | (0.11) | 68.8 | % | |||||||||||||||
Adjusted net investment income per weighted-average common share(B) | $ | 0.20 | $ | 0.21 | $ | (0.01) | (4.8) | % | |||||||||||||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations per weighted-average common share(A) | $ | 2.07 | $ | 1.66 | $ | 0.41 | 24.7 | % | |||||||||||||||
Cash distribution per common share from net investment income(C) | $ | 0.24 | $ | 0.24 | $ | — | — | % | |||||||||||||||
Cash distribution per common share from cumulative net realized gains(C) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | — | % | |||||||||||||||
Weighted-average yield on interest-bearing investments | 12.9 | % | 12.9 | % | — | % | — | % | |||||||||||||||
Total dollars invested | $ | 2,300 | $ | 37,438 | $ | (35,138) | (93.9) | % | |||||||||||||||
Total dollars repaid and/or collected from sales and recapitalization of investments | $ | 8,513 | $ | 19,221 | $ | (10,708) | (55.7) | % | |||||||||||||||
| Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding - basic and diluted | 39,821,967 | 39,678,402 | 143,565 | 0.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total shares of common stock outstanding | 39,821,967 | 39,821,967 | — | — | % | ||||||||||||||||||
As of: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Total investments, at fair value | $ | 1,309,248 | $ | 1,222,792 | $ | 86,456 | 7.1 | % | |||||||||||||||
Fair value, as a percent of cost | 124.4 | % | 115.5 | % | 8.9 | % | 7.7 | % | |||||||||||||||
Number of portfolio companies | 29 | 29 | — | — | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Net assets | $ | 668,225 | $ | 595,408 | $ | 72,817 | 12.2 | % | |||||||||||||||
Net asset value per common share | $ | 16.78 | $ | 14.95 | $ | 1.83 | 12.2 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Total distributable earnings | $ | 181,468 | $ | 108,702 | $ | 72,766 | 66.9 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Total distributable earnings per common share | $ | 4.56 | $ | 2.73 | $ | 1.83 | 67.0 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Estimated spillover | $ | 21,283 | $ | 22,943 | $ | (1,660) | (7.2) | % | |||||||||||||||
| Estimated spillover per common share | $ | 0.53 | $ | 0.58 | $ | (0.05) | (8.6) | % | |||||||||||||||
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| March 31, 2026 | March 31, 2025 | $ Change | % Change | ||||||||||||||||||||
| For the year ended: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total investment income | $ | 99,077 | $ | 93,662 | $ | 5,415 | 5.8 | % | |||||||||||||||
Total expenses, net(A) | 102,829 | 65,567 | 37,262 | 56.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Net investment (loss) income(A) | (3,752) | 28,095 | (31,847) | NM | |||||||||||||||||||
Net realized (loss) gain | (27,595) | 63,184 | (90,779) | NM | |||||||||||||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 216,100 | (25,960) | 242,060 | NM | |||||||||||||||||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations(A) | $ | 184,753 | $ | 65,319 | $ | 119,434 | 182.8 | % | |||||||||||||||
Net investment (loss) income per weighted-average common share(A) | $ | (0.10) | $ | 0.76 | $ | (0.86) | NM | ||||||||||||||||
Adjusted net investment income per weighted-average common share(B) | $ | 0.88 | $ | 0.97 | $ | (0.09) | (9.3) | % | |||||||||||||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations per weighted-average common share(A) | $ | 4.77 | $ | 1.78 | $ | 2.99 | 168.0 | % | |||||||||||||||
Cash distribution per common share from net investment income(C) | $ | 0.99 | $ | 0.64 | $ | 0.35 | 54.7 | % | |||||||||||||||
Cash distribution per common share from cumulative net realized gains(C) | $ | 0.51 | $ | 1.02 | $ | (0.51) | (50.0) | % | |||||||||||||||
Weighted-average yield on interest-bearing investments | 13.3 | % | 13.9 | % | (0.6) | % | (4.2) | % | |||||||||||||||
Total dollars invested | $ | 173,616 | $ | 221,217 | $ | (47,601) | (21.5) | % | |||||||||||||||
Total dollars repaid and/or collected from sales and recapitalization of investments | $ | 33,540 | $ | 199,625 | $ | (166,085) | (83.2) | % | |||||||||||||||
| Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding - basic and diluted | 38,712,611 | 36,735,218 | 1,977,393 | 5.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total shares of common stock outstanding | 39,821,967 | 36,837,381 | 2,984,586 | 8.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
As of: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Total investments, at fair value | $ | 1,309,248 | $ | 979,320 | $ | 329,928 | 33.7 | % | |||||||||||||||
Fair value, as a percent of cost | 124.4 | % | 104.3 | % | 20.1 | % | 19.3 | % | |||||||||||||||
Number of portfolio companies | 29 | 25 | 4 | 16.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Net assets | $ | 668,225 | $ | 499,084 | $ | 169,141 | 33.9 | % | |||||||||||||||
Net asset value per common share | $ | 16.78 | $ | 13.55 | $ | 3.23 | 23.8 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Total distributable earnings | $ | 181,468 | $ | 53,535 | $ | 127,933 | 239.0 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Total distributable earnings per common share | $ | 4.56 | $ | 1.45 | $ | 3.11 | 214.5 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Estimated spillover | $ | 21,283 | $ | 55,337 | $ | (34,054) | (61.5) | % | |||||||||||||||
| Estimated spillover per common share | $ | 0.53 | $ | 1.50 | $ | (0.97) | (64.7) | % | |||||||||||||||
NM = Not Meaningful
(A)Inclusive of $18.5 million, or $0.47 per weighted-average common share, and $14.7 million, or $0.37 per weighted-average common share, of capital gains-based incentive fees accrued during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively; and $38.0 million, or $0.98 per weighted-average common share, and $7.4 million, or $0.21 per weighted-average common share, of capital-gains based incentive fees accrued during the years ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025, respectively. These fees were accrued in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), where such amounts were not contractually due under the terms of the investment advisory agreement for the respective periods. Also see discussion under Non-GAAP Financial Measure - Adjusted Net Investment Income below.
(B)See Non-GAAP Financial Measure - Adjusted Net Investment Income, below, for a description of this non-GAAP measure and a reconciliation from Net investment income (loss) to Adjusted net investment income, including on a weighted-average per share basis. The Company uses this non-GAAP financial measure internally in analyzing financial results and believes it is useful to investors as an additional tool to evaluate ongoing results and trends for the Company.
(C)Estimates of tax characterization made on a quarterly basis may not be representative of the actual tax characterization of distributions for the full year. Estimates made on a quarterly basis are updated as of each interim reporting date.
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Highlights for the Quarter: During the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the following significant events occurred:
•Distributions and Dividends:
◦Paid an $0.08 per common share monthly distribution to common stockholders in each of January, February, and March 2026.
•Financing Activity:
◦Issued 7.125% Notes due 2031 with an aggregate principal amount of $100.0 million.
Fourth Quarter Results: Net investment loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 was $10.6 million, or $0.27 per weighted-average common share, compared to net investment loss for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 of $6.5 million, or $0.16 per weighted-average common share. This change was a result of an increase in total expenses, net of credits, partially offset by an increase in total investment income, quarter over quarter.
Total investment income for the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 was $25.2 million and $25.1 million, respectively. The quarter over quarter increase was primarily due to a $0.4 million increase in dividend and success fee income, the timing of which can be variable, partially offset by a $0.2 million decrease in interest income, primarily due to the partial repayment of certain existing debt investments.
Total expenses, net of credits, for the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 was $35.8 million and $31.6 million, respectively. The increase quarter over quarter was primarily due to a $3.8 million increase in accruals for capital gains-based incentive fees in the current quarter, as a result of the net impact of realized and unrealized gains and losses, a $0.4 million increase in base management fee and a $0.1 million decrease in credits from Adviser. These amounts were partially offset by a $0.4 million decrease in other expenses.
Net asset value per common share as of March 31, 2026 was $16.78 compared to $14.95 as of December 31, 2025. The quarter over quarter increase was primarily due to $92.5 million, or $2.32 per common share, of net unrealized appreciation of investments. The increase was partially offset by $10.6 million, or $0.27 per common share, of net investment loss and $9.6 million, or $0.24 per common share, of distributions paid to common stockholders.
Highlights for the Year: During the year ended March 31, 2026, the following significant events occurred:
•Portfolio Activity:
◦In May 2025, we invested $49.5 million in a new portfolio company, Smart Chemical Solutions, LLC ("Smart Chemical"), in the form of $35.7 million of secured first lien debt and $13.8 million of preferred equity. Smart Chemical, headquartered in Midland, Texas, is a leading provider of production chemicals for onshore oil and gas operators throughout the United States.
◦In May 2025, we invested $12.8 million in a new portfolio company, Sun State Nursery and Landscaping, LLC ("Sun State"), in the form of $9.8 million of secured first lien debt and $3.1 million of preferred equity. Sun State, headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, is a leading commercial landscaping installation and maintenance provider in the Jacksonville area.
◦In June 2025, we restructured our investment in PSI Molded Plastics, Inc. As a result of the restructuring, we converted debt with a cost basis of $10.6 million into preferred equity.
◦In July 2025, we invested $67.6 million in a new portfolio company, Global GRAB Technologies, Inc. ("Global GRAB"), in the form of $46.5 million of secured first lien debt and $21.1 million of preferred equity. Global GRAB, headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, is a provider of turnkey perimeter security and hostile vehicle mitigation systems, serving various government and commercial organizations.
◦In September 2025, we entered into a new $20.0 million secured first lien term loan with J.R. Hobbs Co. – Atlanta, LLC (“J.R. Hobbs”), restructuring our previously outstanding first lien term loans and line of credit with an aggregate total cost basis of $49.9 million, which resulted in a realized loss of $29.9 million.
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◦In December 2025, we invested $33.1 million in a new portfolio company, Rowan Energy Inc. (“Rowan”), in the form of $25.8 million of secured first lien debt and $7.3 million of preferred equity. Rowan, headquartered in Arcadia, Oklahoma, specializes in advanced frac sand filtration, completion-equipment deployment and field-operations support.
•Distributions and Dividends:
◦Paid an $0.08 per common share distribution to common stockholders each month from April 2025 through March 2026; and
◦Paid a $0.54 per common share supplemental distribution to common stockholders in June 2025.
•At-the-market (“ATM”) program activity:
◦Sold 2,984,586 shares of our common stock under our common stock ATM program at a weighted-average gross price of $14.12 per share and raised approximately $41.5 million in net proceeds. These sales were above our then current NAV per share.
•Financing Activities:
◦Issued 6.875% Notes due 2028 with an aggregate principal amount of $60.0 million.
◦Amended our credit facility, increasing the size from $270.0 million to $300.0 million.
◦Voluntarily redeemed the 8.00% Notes due 2028 with an aggregate principal amount of $74.8 million.
◦Issued 7.125% Notes due 2031 with an aggregate principal amount of $100.0 million.
Fiscal Year End Results: Net investment loss for the year ended March 31, 2026 was $3.8 million, or $0.10 per weighted-average common share, compared to net investment income for the year ended March 31, 2025 of $28.1 million, or $0.76 per weighted-average common share. This change was a result of an increase in total expenses, net of credits, partially offset by total investment income, year over year.
Total investment income for the years ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was $99.1 million and $93.7 million, respectively. The year over year increase was primarily due to a $6.1 million increase in interest income, partially offset by a $0.7 million decrease in dividend and success fee income, related to fees that did not reoccur in the current fiscal year, as the timing of such fee income can be variable. The increase in interest income was primarily due to an increase in the weighted-average principal balance of our interest-bearing investments, due to the additional debt investments made during the year, partially offset by a decrease in the weighted-average yield on interest-bearing investments, resulting from a decrease in SOFR.
Total expenses, net of credits, for the years ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was $102.8 million and $65.6 million, respectively. The increase year over year was primarily due to a $30.5 million increase in accruals for capital gains-based incentive fees in the current year, as a result of the net impact of realized and unrealized gains and losses, an $8.9 million increase in interest expense, related to the issuance of the 7.875% 2030 Notes in December 2024, the 6.875% 2028 Notes in November 2025 and the 7.125% 2031 Notes in February 2026 and increased borrowings on the credit facility, partially offset by a decrease in the effective interest rate and the redemption of the 8.00% 2028 Notes in December 2025, and a $3.7 million increase in base management fee.
Net asset value per common share as of March 31, 2026 was $16.78 compared to $13.55 as of March 31, 2025. The year over year increase was primarily due to $216.1 million, or $5.58 per common share, of net unrealized appreciation of investments, which included $197.0 million, or $5.09 per common share, of unrealized appreciation and $19.1 million, or $0.49 per common share, of reversal of unrealized depreciation on our investment in J.R. Hobbs upon its restructure, and $0.07 per common share of net accretive effect of equity offerings. These increases were partially offset by $57.2 million, or $1.50 per common share, of distributions paid to common stockholders, $26.3 million, or $0.68 per common share, of net realized losses on investments, $3.8 million, or $0.10 per common share, of net investment loss and $1.3 million, or $0.03 of realized loss on other upon the redemption of the 8.00% Notes due 2028.
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The following table provides relevant information related to our notes payable and Credit Facility as of March 31, 2026:
| Interest Rate | Aggregate Principal Amount | |||||||||||||
| Notes Payable | ||||||||||||||
5.00% 2026 Notes(A) | 5.00% | $ | 127,938 | |||||||||||
4.875% 2028 Notes | 4.875% | 134,550 | ||||||||||||
7.875% 2030 Notes | 7.875% | 126,500 | ||||||||||||
6.875% 2028 Notes | 6.875% | 60,000 | ||||||||||||
7.125% 2031 Notes | 7.125% | 100,000 | ||||||||||||
| Total notes payable | $ | 548,988 | ||||||||||||
Credit Facility (B) | ||||||||||||||
| Commitment amount | SOFR + 3.25% | $ | 300,000 | |||||||||||
| Borrowings outstanding at cost | $ | 23,900 | ||||||||||||
Availability(C) | $ | 276,100 | ||||||||||||
Percentage of borrowings at:(D) | ||||||||||||||
| Fixed rate | 95.8 | % | ||||||||||||
| Floating rate | 4.2 | % | ||||||||||||
(A)On May 1, 2026, we repaid the 5.00% 2026 Notes at maturity.
(B)The Credit Facility bears interest at 30-day Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR").
(C)Availability is subject to various constraints, characteristics and applicable advance rates based on collateral quality under our Credit Facility, which equated to an adjusted availability of $276.1 million as of March 31, 2026.
(D)The percentage uses the Credit Facility borrowings outstanding at cost as of March 31, 2026. The fixed rate borrowings consist of the outstanding notes payable. The floating rate borrowings consist of the Credit Facility borrowings outstanding at cost.
The following table presents certain selected information regarding the debt investments of our portfolio companies as of March 31, 2026:
March 31, 2026(A)(B) | ||||||||
| Weighted average interest rate of debt investments | 12.9 | % | ||||||
| Weighted average interest rate floor of debt investments | 12.1 | % | ||||||
| Current percentage of debt investments at interest rate floor | 52.5 | % | ||||||
| Weighted average interest rate of debt investments assuming: | ||||||||
| 25 basis points decrease in SOFR | 12.8 | % | ||||||
| 50 basis points decrease in SOFR | 12.7 | % | ||||||
| 75 basis points decrease in SOFR | 12.6 | % | ||||||
| 100 basis points decrease in SOFR | 12.5 | % | ||||||
(A)Debt investments presented exclude line of credit commitments and all debt investments on non-accrual status as of March 31, 2026. The weighted average interest rate is based on the cost balance of the debt investments.
(B)As of March 31, 2026, 100.0% of our debt investments are variable rates with a floor and are indexed to 30-day SOFR. The interest rate is the greater of the floor or the total of SOFR plus a spread. As of March 31, 2026, we did not have any loans with a paid-in-kind interest component.
Subsequent Events: After March 31, 2026, the following significant events occurred:
•Distributions and dividends: In April 2026, our Board of Directors declared the following monthly distributions to common stockholders:
| Record Date | Payment Date | Distribution per Common Share | |||||||||||||||
| April 24, 2026 | April 30, 2026 | $ | 0.08 | ||||||||||||||
| May 20, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | 0.08 | |||||||||||||||
| June 23, 2026 | June 30, 2026 | 0.08 | |||||||||||||||
| Total for the Quarter: | $ | 0.24 | |||||||||||||||
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•Notes Payable: On May 1, 2026, we repaid the 5.00% Notes due 2026 with an aggregate principal amount outstanding of $127.9 million at maturity.
Non-GAAP Financial Measure - Adjusted Net Investment Income: On a supplemental basis, the Company discloses Adjusted net investment income, including on a weighted-average per share basis, which is a financial measure that is calculated and presented on a basis of methodology other than in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted net investment income represents net investment (loss) income, excluding capital gains-based incentive fees. The Company uses this non-GAAP financial measure internally in analyzing financial results and believes that this non-GAAP financial measure is useful to investors as an additional tool to evaluate ongoing results and trends for the Company. The Company's investment advisory agreement provides that a capital gains-based incentive fee is determined and paid annually with respect to realized capital gains (but not unrealized appreciation) to the extent such realized capital gains exceed realized capital losses and unrealized depreciation on investments for such year. However, under GAAP, a capital gains-based incentive fee is accrued if realized capital gains and unrealized appreciation of investments exceed realized capital losses and unrealized depreciation of investments. Refer to Note 4 - Related Party Transactions in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion. The Company believes that Adjusted net investment income is a useful indicator of operations exclusive of any capital gains-based incentive fees, as net investment (loss) income does not include realized or unrealized investment activity associated with the capital gains-based incentive fee.
The following table provides a reconciliation of net investment (loss) income (the most comparable GAAP measure) to Adjusted net investment income for the periods presented (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts; unaudited):
| For the quarter ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Amount | Per Share Amount | Amount | Per Share Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment loss | $ | (10,610) | $ | (0.27) | $ | (6,509) | $ | (0.16) | |||||||||||||||
Capital gains-based incentive fee | 18,533 | 0.47 | 14,749 | 0.37 | |||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted net investment income | $ | 7,923 | $ | 0.20 | $ | 8,240 | $ | 0.21 | |||||||||||||||
| Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding - basic and diluted | 39,821,967 | 39,678,402 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| For the year ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Amount | Per Share Amount | Amount | Per Share Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment (loss) income | $ | (3,752) | $ | (0.10) | $ | 28,095 | $ | 0.76 | |||||||||||||||
Capital gains-based incentive fee | 37,970 | 0.98 | 7,445 | 0.21 | |||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted net investment income | $ | 34,218 | $ | 0.88 | $ | 35,540 | $ | 0.97 | |||||||||||||||
| Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding - basic and diluted | 38,712,611 | 36,735,218 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted net investment income may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies, as it is a non-GAAP financial measure that is not based on a comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles and therefore may be defined differently by other companies. In addition, Adjusted net investment income should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP.
Conference Call: The Company will hold its earnings release conference call on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Please call (866) 373-3416 to enter the conference call. An operator will monitor the call and set a queue for any questions. A replay of the conference call will be available through May 20, 2026. To hear the replay, please dial (877) 660-6853 and use the playback conference number 13759089. The replay will be available after the call concludes. The live audio broadcast of the Company's quarterly conference call will also be available online at www.gladstoneinvestment.com. The event will be archived and available for replay on the Company's website.
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About Gladstone Investment Corporation: Gladstone Investment Corporation is a publicly traded business development company that seeks to make secured debt and equity investments in lower middle market businesses in the United States in connection with acquisitions, changes in control and recapitalizations. Information on the business activities of all the Gladstone funds can be found at www.gladstonecompanies.com.
To obtain a paper copy of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed today with the SEC, please contact the Company at 1521 Westbranch Drive, Suite 100, McLean, VA 22102, ATTN: Investor Relations. The financial information above is not comprehensive and is without notes, so readers should obtain and carefully review the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2026, including the notes to the consolidated financial statements contained therein.
Investor Relations Inquiries: Please visit ir.gladstoneinvestment.com or call (703) 287-5893.
SOURCE: Gladstone Investment Corporation
Forward-looking Statements:
The statements in this press release regarding potential future distributions, earnings and operations of the Company are “forward-looking statements.” These forward-looking statements inherently involve certain risks and uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions. Although these statements are based on the Company’s current plans that are believed to be reasonable as of the date of this press release, a number of factors could cause actual results and conditions to differ materially from these forward-looking statements, including those factors described from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect any future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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FAQ
How did Gladstone Investment (GAIN) perform in its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter?
Gladstone Investment reported fourth-quarter total investment income of $25.2 million and Adjusted net investment income of $0.20 per share. Net investment loss was $10.6 million, mainly from higher capital gains-based incentive fees, while net unrealized appreciation of $92.8 million lifted overall results.
What were Gladstone Investment’s full-year 2026 earnings and investment income?
For fiscal 2026, Gladstone Investment generated total investment income of $99.1 million and a net investment loss of $3.8 million. Adjusted net investment income was $34.2 million, or $0.88 per share, reflecting higher interest income but also significantly higher expenses, including incentive fees.
How did Gladstone Investment’s net asset value change in fiscal 2026?
Net asset value per common share increased from $13.55 to $16.78 during fiscal 2026. This 23.8% rise was primarily driven by $216.1 million of net unrealized appreciation on investments, partially offset by distributions, realized losses, and a small net investment loss.
What distributions did Gladstone Investment (GAIN) pay in fiscal 2026?
Gladstone Investment paid regular cash distributions totaling $0.99 per share from net investment income and $0.51 per share from cumulative net realized gains. It also paid a $0.54 per share supplemental distribution in June 2025, and continued monthly distributions of $0.08 per share.
How did Gladstone Investment finance growth and manage its debt in 2026?
During fiscal 2026, Gladstone Investment raised about $41.5 million via its at-the-market equity program, expanded its credit facility to $300.0 million, and issued new notes, including $100.0 million of 7.125% 2031 notes. It later repaid $127.9 million of 5.00% 2026 notes at maturity.
What is Gladstone Investment’s Adjusted net investment income and why is it important?
Adjusted net investment income excludes capital gains-based incentive fees from net investment results. For fiscal 2026 it was $34.2 million, or $0.88 per share. Management uses this non-GAAP metric to evaluate ongoing operating performance, since it removes incentive fees tied to realized and unrealized gains.