10-Q · May 11, 2026
In its Q1 2026 report, Bain Capital Specialty Finance (BCSF) posted revenues of $66.2 million, a slight decrease from $67 million in Q1 2025. Gross margin decreased to 74.4% from 77.6% year-over-year, while diluted EPS…
Earnings analysis · 10-Q
BCSF earnings analysis
Filed August 10, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
The latest report
The extracted 10-Q does not include the income statement, balance sheet, cash-flow statement, segment disclosures, or MD&A, so current-period revenue, margins, EPS, cash flow, leverage, and segment trends cannot be…
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The extracted 10-Q does not include the income statement, balance sheet, cash-flow statement, segment disclosures, or MD&A, so current-period revenue, margins, EPS, cash flow, leverage, and segment trends cannot be reliably quantified. The filing reports effective disclosure controls as of June 30, 2026 and no material changes in internal controls or market-risk exposures. Material risks remain concentrated in interest-rate sensitivity and the uncertain valuation and liquidity of illiquid portfolio investments.
Gross and operating margin
How much of each revenue dollar the business keeps.
One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.
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Our model's reading of each filing, not the share price or the market's reaction. Annual and quarterly reports each occupy one position.
What stood out
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Disclosure controls remain effective
Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2026, providing reasonable assurance that required information is reported within applicable SEC time periods.
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No material control changes
The company reported no material changes in internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
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Market-risk exposures stable
The filing states there have been no material quantitative changes in reported market-risk exposures compared with the prior period.
What to watch
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Interest-rate sensitivity
A 100-basis-point increase in interest rates is estimated to increase interest expense by $12.210 million and net investment income by $3.952 million; a 100-basis-point decline would reduce net investment income by $3.684 million.
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Illiquid investment valuations
The portfolio includes illiquid loans and securities, and many investments lack readily available market values; forced liquidation could result in proceeds significantly below recorded values.
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Macro volatility and valuation risk
The filing identifies tariffs and trade disputes, global interest-rate fluctuations, the Russia-Ukraine war, conflicts and political unrest in the Middle East and South America, inflation concerns, and adverse investor sentiment as sources of significant market volatility.
Management's outlook
No quantitative revenue or EPS guidance is provided in the extracted 10-Q. The filing states there were no material quantitative changes in reported market-risk exposures versus the prior period.
Earlier filings 4
10-K · February 27, 2026
BCSF’s 10-K reiterates a senior middle‑market direct‑lending strategy managed through Bain Capital Credit resources, with a portfolio fair value of $2,508,441 (dollars in thousands) concentrated in first‑lien senior…
10-Q · November 10, 2025
Bain Capital Specialty Finance reported total investment income of $67.2M and basic/diluted net investment income per share of $0.45 for Q3 2025. Investment income, margins and EPS were down versus Q3 2024, while the…
10-Q · August 5, 2025
Bain Capital Specialty Finance reported Q2 2025 total investment income of $70,965,000 and basic/diluted net investment income per share of $0.47. Revenue was up sequentially from Q1 2025 ($66,839,000) but down slightly…
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