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Rand Capital (NASDAQ: RAND) Q1 2026 income falls as yields decline

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Rand Capital Corporation reported weaker first quarter 2026 results as it works through a portfolio transition. Total investment income was $1.24 million versus $2.01 million a year earlier, and net investment income fell to $545,027 from $1.22 million, or $0.18 per share compared with $0.42.

The company recorded a net decrease in net assets from operations of $367,469, versus an increase of $841,447 in the prior-year quarter, driven by $1.99 million of net unrealized depreciation. The investment portfolio’s fair value rose to $51.5 million from $48.5 million at year-end, but the weighted average debt yield declined to 9.43% from 11.3% due to non-accruals.

Liquidity tightened, with cash and cash equivalents at $330,550, down from $4.21 million at December 31, 2025, and $500,000 drawn on the credit line. Net asset value was $17.16 per share, down from $17.57 at year-end. Rand maintained its regular quarterly dividend of $0.29 per share and renewed a share repurchase program authorizing up to $1.5 million of additional buybacks through April 22, 2027.

Positive

  • None.

Negative

  • Net income pressure and NAV decline: Q1 2026 net investment income fell to $545,027 from $1.22 million, and net assets from operations swung to a $367,469 decrease with NAV per share slipping from $17.57 to $17.16.
  • Yield compression and weaker liquidity: Annualized weighted average debt yield dropped to 9.43% from 11.3% due to non-accruals, while cash fell to $330,550 from $4.21 million at year-end with $500,000 drawn on the credit line.

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Rand’s Q1 2026 shows weaker income, NAV erosion and tighter liquidity amid portfolio issues.

Rand Capital delivered sharply lower Q1 2026 net investment income of $545,027 versus $1.22M a year earlier as total investment income dropped to $1.24M. Non-accruals and a smaller income-producing portfolio weighed on interest and fee income, even though realized gains were strong at $1.08M.

Net asset value declined from $17.57 to $17.16 per share as $1.99M of net unrealized depreciation more than offset realized gains. The annualized weighted average yield on debt investments fell from 11.3% to 9.43%, reflecting non-accruals at BMP Food Service Supply Holdco and Mountain Regional Equipment Solutions.

Liquidity also narrowed: cash dropped from $4.21M at December 31, 2025 to $0.33M at March 31, 2026, while $500,000 was outstanding on the credit line with about $20.1M of estimated availability. Despite these pressures, the portfolio’s fair value increased to $51.5M and the regular $0.29 dividend and a renewed $1.5M buyback authorization signal continued capital return, though sustainability will depend on rebuilding income and resolving non-accrual positions.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Total investment income $1,239,849 Three months ended March 31, 2026 vs $2,007,904 in 2025
Net investment income $545,027 Three months ended March 31, 2026 vs $1,218,115 in 2025
Net assets from operations -$367,469 Three months ended March 31, 2026 vs +$841,447 in 2025
Portfolio fair value $51.5M Investment portfolio fair value as of March 31, 2026 vs $48.5M at Dec. 31, 2025
Annualized weighted average debt yield 9.43% Debt investments yield at March 31, 2026 vs 11.3% at Dec. 31, 2025
Cash and cash equivalents $330,550 Balance at March 31, 2026 vs $4,208,948 at Dec. 31, 2025
Net asset value per share $17.16 NAV per share at March 31, 2026 vs $17.57 at Dec. 31, 2025
Quarterly dividend per share $0.29 Regular cash dividend declared Feb. 25, 2026 and again April 29, 2026
business development company financial
"Rand Capital Corporation (Nasdaq: RAND) (“Rand” or the “Company”), a business development company providing alternative financing"
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.
non-accrual status financial
"impact of non-accruals, including BMP Food Service Supply Holdco, LLC (FSS) and Mountain Regional Equipment Solutions (MRES), which were each placed on non-accrual status"
A loan or credit account is placed in non-accrual status when the lender stops recording expected interest income because the borrower is not making scheduled payments or repayment is doubtful. Think of it like a landlord who stops counting unpaid rent as future income once a tenant stops paying; it signals rising credit problems and potential losses. For investors, non-accrual levels indicate loan quality and can foreshadow write-downs, lower earnings, and increased risk to a lender’s balance sheet.
net investment income financial
"Our total investment income and net investment income were lower than the prior-year period"
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capital gains incentive fees financial
"Exclude credits for capital gains incentive fees accrual"
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Adjusted Net Investment Income per Share financial
"the Company presents Adjusted Net Investment Income per Share, which is a non-GAAP financial measure"
non-GAAP financial measure financial
"Adjusted expenses is defined as GAAP total expenses removing the effect of any expenses/(credits) for capital gains incentive fees accrual, a non-GAAP financial measure"
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Total investment income $1,239,849
Net investment income $545,027
Net assets from operations -$367,469
Net investment income per share $0.18
NAV per share $17.16
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 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 6, 2026

 

RAND CAPITAL CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

New York   814-00235   16-0961359
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
  (Commission
File Number)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

 

1405 Rand Building, Buffalo, NY 14203

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

(716) 853-0802

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.10 par value   RAND   Nasdaq Capital Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 

 

 
 

 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On May 6, 2026, Rand Capital Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the release is furnished with this report as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.02.

 

The information contained in this report under Item 2.02 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 otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. The information contained in this report under Item 2.02 shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

The Company has updated its earnings conference call slide presentation for first quarter ended March 31, 2026, and will make it available on the Company’s website at www.randcapital.com, under “Investors”. The slide presentation will be referenced during the Company’s earnings conference call. The information found on, or otherwise accessible through, the Company’s website is not incorporated by reference herein.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit

Number

  Description of Exhibit
99.1   Press Release, dated May 6, 2026.
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

 
 

 

SIGNATURES

 

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.

 

  RAND CAPITAL CORPORATION
     
Date: May 6, 2026    
     
  By:  /s/ Margaret Brechtel
    Name: Margaret Brechtel
    Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 
14 Lafayette Square, Suite 1405 ● Buffalo, New York 14203    

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Rand Capital Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results

 

Total investment income was $1.2 million compared with $2.0 million in the prior-year period, primarily reflecting lower interest and fee income and the impact of non-accruals

 

Net asset value (NAV) per share was $17.16 at March 31, 2026

 

Realized gain of $1.1 million during the quarter from portfolio exit

 

Deployed $5.1 million into new and follow-on investments during the quarter

 

Declared quarterly dividend of $0.29 per share for second quarter 2026

 

Board of Directors renewed $1.5 million share repurchase program

 

BUFFALO, NY, May 6, 2026Rand Capital Corporation (Nasdaq: RAND) (“Rand” or the “Company”), a business development company providing alternative financing for lower middle market companies, announced its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

 

“Our first quarter results reflect a transition period for Rand as we continued to push for new investment origination,” said Daniel P. Penberthy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rand. “Our total investment income and net investment income were lower than the prior-year period, due to the impact of non-accruals and a smaller income-producing portfolio following 2025 repayments. At the same time, we generated meaningful realized gains on portfolio activity during the quarter and began deploying capital into new and existing investments, including AME Holdco and additional capital to select existing portfolio companies. We are hopeful that the work completed in 2025 has created a foundation for more active capital deployment in 2026, and we remain focused on rebuilding the portfolio thoughtfully, preserving credit quality and supporting consistent earnings and the regular dividend over time.”

 

First Quarter Review (compared with the prior-year period unless otherwise noted)

 

Total investment income of $1.2 million decreased $768,000, or 38%, from $2.0 million in the first quarter of 2025, primarily reflecting lower interest income from portfolio companies. The change was primarily driven by a 30% reduction in interest income from portfolio companies, reflecting the repayment of five debt instruments over the past year. Lower fee income also contributed to the year-over-year decrease. Payment-in-kind (PIK) interest remained a substantial component of investment income during the quarter, as certain portfolio companies continued to utilize this feature. For the first quarter of 2026, non-cash PIK interest totaled $244,000, representing 20% of total investment income, compared with 31% in the prior-year period.

 

Total expenses decreased 19% to $642,000 compared with $791,000 in the same period last year, primarily reflecting lower base management fees and no income-based incentive fee accrual in the first quarter of 2026.

 

Adjusted expenses, which exclude capital gains incentive fees, and is a non-GAAP financial measure, were $642,000 compared with $866,000 in the first quarter of 2025. See the attached description of this non-GAAP financial measure and reconciliation table for adjusted expenses.

 

 
 

 

Rand Capital Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results

May 6, 2026

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Net investment income was $545,000, or $0.18 per share, compared with $1.2 million, or $0.42 per share, in the first quarter of 2025. Adjusted net investment income per share, a non-GAAP financial measure, which excludes the capital gains incentive fee, was $0.18 per share, compared with $0.40 per share in last year’s first quarter. See the attached description of this non-GAAP financial measure and reconciliation table for adjusted net investment income per share.

 

Portfolio and Investment Activity

 

As of March 31, 2026, Rand’s investment portfolio had a fair value of $51.5 million, compared with $48.5 million at December 31, 2025. The portfolio consisted of investments in 20 portfolio businesses and was comprised of approximately 80% debt investments and 20% equity investments.

 

The annualized weighted average yield of debt investments, including PIK interest, was 9.43% at March 31, 2026, compared with 11.3% at December 31, 2025. This decline in the annualized weighted average yield primarily reflects the impact of non-accruals, including BMP Food Service Supply Holdco, LLC (FSS) and Mountain Regional Equipment Solutions (MRES), which were each placed on non-accrual status beginning in the fourth quarter of 2025.

 

First Quarter 2026:

 

Closed a new investment in AME Holdco LLC consisting of a $3.0 million term loan at 13% and a $1.0 million equity investment. AME provides auto center design and installation services.

 

Participated with a co-investor in the buyout of MRES senior credit. Rand’s pro rata investment was approximately $678,000, which positioned the investor group, which includes Rand, in a controlling position in the bankruptcy process.

 

Funded a $400,000 follow-on debt investment in FSS. At quarter end, Rand’s total investment in FSS was valued at $4.3 million.

 

Funded a $50,000 follow-on equity investment in Caitec, Inc.

 

Exited Seybert’s Billiards, doing business as The Rack Group, in March 2026. Rand had previously received repayment of its original $7.5 million debt investment and, during the first quarter, sold its remaining equity holdings for proceeds of approximately $1.3 million, which resulted in a realized gain of $1.1 million.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Rand ended the quarter with $331,000 in cash and cash equivalents, compared with $4.2 million at December 31, 2025. The Company had $500,000 outstanding on its line of credit as of March 31, 2026, at an approximate interest rate of 7.2%, with estimated remaining availability of approximately $20.1 million. The facility, which matures in 2027, permits up to $25 million in borrowings subject to compliance with borrowing conditions and portfolio eligibility requirements.

 

The Company did not repurchase any outstanding common stock during the first quarter of 2026. Rand’s Board of Directors renewed the share repurchase program authorizing the purchase of up to $1.5 million in additional Rand common stock. The shares may be repurchased from time to time in the open market and in accordance with applicable regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The stock repurchase program does not obligate the Company to purchase any shares, and the timing and exact amount of any repurchases will depend on various factors, including the performance of the Company’s stock price, general market and other conditions, applicable legal requirements and other factors. The renewed stock repurchase program expires on April 22, 2027, and may be suspended, terminated or amended by the Board at any time prior to the expiration date.

 

 
 

 

Rand Capital Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results

May 6, 2026

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Dividends

 

On February 25, 2026, Rand declared its regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share, which was paid during the first quarter to shareholders of record as of March 11, 2026.

 

On April 29, 2026, Rand declared its regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share, which will be payable on or about June 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 27, 2026.

 

Webcast and Conference Call

 

Rand will host a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time, to review its financial results. The review will be accompanied by a slide presentation, which will be available on Rand’s website at www.randcapital.com in the “Investor Relations” section. Rand’s conference call can be accessed by calling (201) 689-8263. Alternatively, the webcast can be monitored on Rand’s website at www.randcapital.com under “Investors” where the replay will also be available.

 

A telephonic replay will be available from 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the day of the call through Wednesday, May 20, 2026. To listen to the archived call, dial (412) 317-6671 and enter replay pin 13759810. A transcript of the call will also be posted once available.

 

ABOUT RAND CAPITAL

 

Rand Capital Corporation (Nasdaq: RAND) is an externally managed business development company (BDC). The Company’s investment objective is to maximize total return to its shareholders with current income and capital appreciation by focusing its debt and related equity investments in privately-held, lower middle market companies with committed and experienced managements in a broad variety of industries. Rand primarily invests in businesses that have sustainable, differentiated and market-proven products, revenue of more than $10 million and EBITDA in excess of $1.5 million. The Company’s investment activities are managed by its external investment adviser, Rand Capital Management, LLC. Additional information can be found at the Company’s website where it regularly posts information: randcapital.com.

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than historical facts, including but not limited to statements regarding the strategy of the Company and its outlook; statements regarding the implementation of the Company’s strategy and the growth of its dividend; and any assumptions underlying any of the foregoing, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements concern future circumstances and results and other statements that are not historical facts and are sometimes identified by the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “potential,” “intend,” “expect,” “endeavor,” “seek,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “overestimate,” “underestimate,” “believe,” “could,” “project,” “predict,” “continue,” “target” or other similar words or expressions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. The inclusion of such statements should not be regarded as a representation that such plans, estimates or expectations will be achieved. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such plans, estimates or expectations include, among others, (1) evolving legal, regulatory and tax regimes; (2) changes in general economic and/or industry specific conditions; and (3) other risk factors as detailed from time to time in Rand’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including Rand’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other documents filed with the SEC. Consequently, such forward-looking statements should be regarded as Rand’s current plans, estimates and beliefs. Except as required by applicable law, Rand assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this release.

 

Contacts:

 

Company: Investors:
   
Daniel P. Penberthy Craig P. Mychajluk / Deborah K. Pawlowski
President and CEO Alliance Advisors IR
716.853.0802 716-843-3832 / 716-843-3908
invest@randcapital.com cmychajluk@allianceadvisors.com
  dpawlowski@allianceadvisors.com

 

FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW

 

 
 

 

Rand Capital Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results

May 6, 2026

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Rand Capital Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

 

   March 31,
2026
(Unaudited)
   December 31,
2025
 
ASSETS          
Investments at fair value:          
Control investments (cost of $6,563,940 and $6,563,940, respectively)  $1,400,000   $1,400,000 
Affiliate investments (cost of $45,891,354 and $40,867,599, respectively)   39,759,324    36,775,685 
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments (cost of $9,709,789 and $9,630,860, respectively)   10,383,740    10,304,811 
Total investments, at fair value (cost of $62,165,083 and $57,062,399, respectively)   51,543,064    48,480,496 
Cash and cash equivalents   330,550    4,208,948 
Interest receivable (net of allowance of $25,337)   244,962    168,039 
Prepaid income taxes   322,186    283,581 
Other assets   73,864    54,248 
Total assets  $52,514,626   $53,195,312 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (NET ASSETS)          
Liabilities:          
Due to investment adviser  $532,591   $519,287 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   99,873    101,975 
Line of credit   500,000     
Deferred revenue   427,307    390,597 
Total liabilities   1,559,771    1,011,859 
Stockholders’ equity (net assets):          
Common stock, $0.10 par; shares authorized 100,000,000; shares issued: 3,037,709; shares outstanding: 2,969,814 at 3/31/26 and 12/31/25   303,771    303,771 
Capital in excess of par value   64,063,157    64,063,157 
Treasury stock, at cost: 67,895 shares at 3/31/26 and 12/31/25   (1,566,605)   (1,566,605)
Total distributable earnings   (11,845,468)   (10,616,870)
Total stockholders’ equity (net assets) (per share – 3/31/26: $17.16;
12/31/25: $17.57)
   50,954,855    52,183,453 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (net assets)  $52,514,626   $53,195,312 

 

 
 

 

Rand Capital Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results

May 6, 2026

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Rand Capital Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

   Three months ended
March 31, 2026
   Three months ended
March 31, 2025
 
Investment income:          
Interest from portfolio companies:          
Control investments  $8,896   $ 
Affiliate investments   953,175    1,282,859 
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments   220,688    394,307 
Total interest from portfolio companies   1,182,759    1,677,166 
Interest from other investments:          
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments   13,801    10,383 
Total interest from other investments   13,801    10,383 
Dividend and other investment income:          
Affiliate investments       13,125 
Total dividend and other investment income       13,125 
Fee income:          
Control investments   4,516    4,516 
Affiliate investments   35,001    131,755 
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments   3,772    170,959 
Total fee income   43,289    307,230 
Total investment income   1,239,849    2,007,904 
Expenses:          
Base management fee   189,695    252,208 
Income based incentive fees       119,673 
Capital gains incentive fees       (75,000)
Interest expense   29,610    36,486 
Professional fees   223,622    208,842 
Stockholders and office operating   61,269    90,763 
Directors’ fees   73,375    63,850 
Administrative fees   50,700    48,750 
Insurance   9,972    13,162 
Corporate development   3,674    6,994 
Bad debt expense       25,337 
Total expenses   641,917    791,065 
Net investment income before income taxes:   597,932    1,216,839 
Income tax expense (benefit)   52,905    (1,276)
Net investment income   545,027    1,218,115 
Net realized gain on sales and dispositions of investments:          
Affiliate investments   1,075,571    925,357 
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments       (25)
Net realized gain on sales and dispositions of investments   1,075,571    925,332 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments:          
Control investments       (875,000)
Affiliate investments   (2,040,116)   (423,384)
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation before income taxes   (2,040,116)   (1,298,384)
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense   (52,049)   3,616 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments   (1,988,067)   (1,302,000)
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments   (912,496)   (376,668)
Net (decrease) increase in net assets from operations  $(367,469)  $841,447 
Weighted average shares outstanding   2,969,814    2,869,339 

Basic and diluted net (decrease) increase in net assets from operations per share

  $(0.12)  $0.29 

 

 
 

 

Rand Capital Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results

May 6, 2026

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Rand Capital Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets
(Unaudited)

 

   Three months ended
March 31, 2026
   Three months ended
March 31, 2025
 
Net assets at beginning of period  $52,183,453   $65,332,520 
Net investment income   545,027    1,218,115 
Net realized gain on sales and dispositions of investments   1,075,571    925,332 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments   (1,988,067)   (1,302,000)
Net (decrease) increase in net assets from operations   (367,469)   841,447 
Declaration of dividend   (861,129)   (862,714)
Net assets at end of period  $50,954,855   $65,311,253 

 

Rand Capital Corporation and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of GAAP Total Expense to Non-GAAP Adjusted Expenses

(Unaudited)

 

In addition to reporting total expenses, which is a U.S. generally accepted accounting principle (“GAAP”) financial measure, Rand presents adjusted expenses, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. Adjusted expenses is defined as GAAP total expenses removing the effect of any expenses/(credits) for capital gains incentive fees accrual. GAAP total expenses is the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. Rand believes that adjusted expenses provides useful information to investors regarding financial performance because it is a method the Company uses to measure its financial and business trends related to its results of operations. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

 

  

Three months ended

March 31, 2026

  

Three months ended

March 31, 2025

 
         
Total expenses  $641,917   $791,065 
Exclude credits for capital gains incentive fees   -    (75,000)
Adjusted total expenses  $641,917   $866,065 

 

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Investment Income per Share to
Adjusted Net Investment Income per Share

(Unaudited)

 

In addition to reporting Net Investment Income per Share, which is a GAAP financial measure, the Company presents Adjusted Net Investment Income per Share, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. Adjusted Net Investment Income per Share is defined as GAAP Net Investment Income per Share removing the effect of any expenses/(credits) for capital gains incentive fees. GAAP Net Investment Income per Share is the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. Rand believes that Adjusted Net Investment Income per Share provides useful information to investors regarding financial performance because it is a method the Company uses to measure its financial and business trends related to its results of operations. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

 

The per share amounts for the first quarter of 2026 were computed using 2,969,814 weighted average shares outstanding. This compared with 2,869,339 weighted average shares outstanding for the first quarter of 2025.

 

  

Three months ended

March 31, 2026

  

Three months ended

March 31, 2025

 
         
Net investment income per share  $0.18   $0.42 
Exclude credits for capital gains incentive fees per share   -    (0.02)
Adjusted net investment income per share  $0.18   $0.40 

 

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FAQ

How did Rand Capital (RAND) perform financially in Q1 2026?

Rand Capital reported weaker Q1 2026 results. Total investment income was $1.24 million versus $2.01 million a year earlier, and net investment income declined to $545,027 from $1.22 million. Net assets from operations fell by $367,469, reflecting significant unrealized depreciation on portfolio investments.

What happened to Rand Capital's net asset value in the first quarter of 2026?

Net asset value per share declined modestly in Q1 2026. Total stockholders’ equity (net assets) decreased to $50.95 million from $52.18 million, with NAV per share moving from $17.57 at December 31, 2025 to $17.16 at March 31, 2026, driven by net unrealized depreciation.

How strong was Rand Capital's investment income and earnings per share in Q1 2026?

Investment income and earnings per share both declined. Total investment income was $1.24 million compared with $2.01 million a year earlier. Net investment income per share was $0.18, down from $0.42, while adjusted net investment income per share matched $0.18 versus $0.40 in the prior-year quarter.

What is the status of Rand Capital (RAND) dividend payments for 2026?

Rand maintained its regular quarterly cash dividend. The company paid a $0.29 per share dividend declared February 25, 2026, to shareholders of record March 11, 2026. Another $0.29 per share dividend was declared April 29, 2026, payable on or about June 10, 2026 to shareholders of record May 27, 2026.

How did Rand Capital's portfolio and yields change in Q1 2026?

The portfolio grew in size but yielded less. Fair value of the investment portfolio increased to $51.5 million from $48.5 million at December 31, 2025. However, the annualized weighted average yield on debt investments dropped to 9.43% from 11.3%, primarily due to non-accruals at certain portfolio companies.

What is Rand Capital's liquidity and credit facility position as of March 31, 2026?

Liquidity tightened but credit capacity remains. Cash and cash equivalents were $330,550, down from $4.21 million at year-end 2025. Rand had $500,000 outstanding on its line of credit at a 7.2% rate, with estimated remaining availability of about $20.1 million under the $25 million facility maturing in 2027.

Did Rand Capital renew its share repurchase program in 2026?

Yes, the share repurchase program was renewed. Rand’s board authorized the purchase of up to an additional $1.5 million of common stock. Repurchases may be made in the open market subject to market conditions and regulations, and the renewed program expires on April 22, 2027 unless suspended, terminated or amended earlier.

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