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Earnings analysis · 10-K

GAIN earnings analysis

Filed May 12, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report

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Gladstone Investment Corporation's 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, highlights significant growth in its investment portfolio, with a total investment at fair value of $1.3 billion. The company remains…

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Gladstone Investment Corporation's 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, highlights significant growth in its investment portfolio, with a total investment at fair value of $1.3 billion. The company remains focused on investing in lower middle-market businesses, primarily through secured debt and preferred equity. Despite an increase in overall expenses, net investment income showed a resilient performance, supported by substantial unrealized appreciation in its investment portfolio.

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Gross and operating margin

How much of each revenue dollar the business keeps.

42% Operating margin Nov 2023 Nov 2025

One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.

How we read each report

Our analysis across the last few reports.

Read as bullish Read as bearish Nov 2022 May 2026

Our model's reading of each filing, not the share price or the market's reaction. Annual and quarterly reports each occupy one position.

Reported figures

Earnings per share
$4.77

What stood out

  • Strong Revenue Growth

    Total investment income increased to $99.1M in FY 2026, up 5.8% from $93.7M in FY 2025.

  • Net Asset Value Increase

    NAV per share rose to $16.78, up from $13.55 YoY, reflecting a 23.9% increase.

  • Substantial Unrealized Gains

    Recorded net unrealized appreciation of investments totaling $216.1M in FY 2026.

  • Successful Capital Raising

    Raised $100.0 million from the issuance of 7.125% Notes due 2031 and $60.0 million from 6.875% Notes.

  • High Portfolio Coverage

    Debt investments represent 70.8% of total investments, maintaining focus on secured debt.

  • Increased Monthly Distributions

    Declared monthly distributions of $0.08 per share totaling $0.24 for Q4 FY 2026.

What to watch

  • Rising Interest Expenses

    Interest expense on borrowings increased to $37.1M in FY 2026, a 31.5% increase.

  • Non-Accrual Loans Impact

    Loans of $40.3M were placed on non-accrual status, affecting income recognition.

  • High Competition Risks

    A highly competitive market for investment opportunities may reduce yields on new debt.

Management's outlook

Management stated that asset coverage is strong at 213.8%, but further detailed numeric guidance was deferred to earnings call.

Earlier filings 4

10-Q · February 3, 2026

Gladstone Investment reported total investment income of $25,062,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and a GAAP net increase in net assets from operations of $65,898,000 (or $1.66 per share). Investment…

10-Q · November 4, 2025

Gladstone Investment Corporation reported total investment income of $25,279,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2025, up $2,714,000 (12.0%) versus $22,565,000 a year earlier. Net investment income fell to…

10-Q · November 7, 2024

Gladstone Investment reported total investment income of $22,565,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, up from $20,277,000 a year ago, and net investment income turned positive to $7,291,000 versus a loss…

10-Q · August 5, 2024

Gladstone Investment reported total investment income of $22,178,000 for Q1 ended June 30, 2024 and net investment income of $12,414,000 ($0.34/share). Mark-to-market losses drove a net unrealized depreciation of…

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