Gladstone Capital

I am increasingly cautious on BDCs due to rising non-accruals, weaker earnings, and looser underwriting amid intense competition for private credit deals. Elevated interest rates are suppressing BDC valuations and making it harder for borrowers to service debt, leading to fewer quality investment opportunities. Dividend coverage is weakening across many BDCs, with higher non-accruals and PIK income threatening the sustainability of distributions investors rely on.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

GLAD's valuation has decreased but remains relatively high, with a 17.38% premium to NAV, making it still expensive despite recent price declines. The current dividend yield is 7.9%, but the low coverage rate of 101% raises concerns about its sustainability in a high-interest rate environment. Non-accruals have slightly increased to 7.5% of cost, indicating some portfolio stress, and GLAD underperforms peers with lower non-accrual rates.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

Gladstone Capital. (NASDAQ:GLAD ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 7, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants David Gladstone - CEO Eric Helmut - General Counsel and Secretary Bob Marcotte - President Nicole Schaltenbrand - CFO and Treasurer Conference Call Participants Mickey Schleien - Ladenburg Thalmann Erik Zwick - Lucid Capital Markets Operator Greetings.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com