Earnings analysis · 10-Q
RWAY earnings analysis
Filed May 7, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
The latest report
Runway Growth Finance Corp. reported a significant decline in total revenue and net income for Q1 2026, with revenues decreasing to $28 million from $37 million in Q4 2025, and net investment income also down from $15.6…
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Runway Growth Finance Corp. reported a significant decline in total revenue and net income for Q1 2026, with revenues decreasing to $28 million from $37 million in Q4 2025, and net investment income also down from $15.6 million to $10.6 million year-over-year. The company announced a quarter-end cash distribution of $0.33 per share despite facing headwinds including increased net unrealized losses and reduced operating cash flow.
Reported figures
- Earnings per share
- $0.25
What stood out
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Revenue Decline
Q1 2026 revenue dropped to $28M from $37M in Q4 2025, marking a substantial decrease.
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EPS Decrease
Reported Q1 2026 diluted EPS of $0.25, down from $0.43 in Q4 2025.
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Cash Flow from Operations
Operating cash flow provided only $5.9M in Q1 2026, a significant drop from $73.6M in Q1 2025.
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Net Investment Income
Net investment income fell to $10.6 million in Q1 2026, compared to $15.6 million in Q1 2025.
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Dividend Declared
Scheduled a dividend of $0.33 per share to be paid in Q2 2026 despite recent losses.
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Investment Portfolio Stability
Despite challenges, the investment portfolio's fair value remained at $886.3 million as of March 31, 2026.
What to watch
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Increased Net Unrealized Losses
Unrealized losses surged to $46.7 million in Q1 2026, impacting financial stability.
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Decreased Cash Flow
Operating cash flow decreased significantly to $5.9 million from $73.6 million year-over-year.
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High Debt Obligations
Total outstanding debt increased to $430.5 million, with a large portion due in the near term.
Management's outlook
No explicit numeric guidance provided in this quarterly filing. Outlook noted potential headwinds in market conditions.
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