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SLR Investment Corp. (SLRC)
NASDAQ:SLRC
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 13, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.4Last Year’s EPS
0.41Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasizes strong portfolio quality, disciplined underwriting, robust origination momentum (notably in ABL), solid liquidity, and attractive returns relative to peers. Key weaknesses include yield compression due to lower base rates, tight spreads in sponsor finance, and elevated repayments that created timing variability. Management presents confidence in their defensive positioning, available capital to act on opportunities, and ongoing pipeline activity.Company Guidance
Steady Earnings and Returns
Q4 net investment income (NII) of $0.40 per share (flat QoQ) and net income of $0.46 per share; Q4 net income annualized return on average equity of 10.1%. Full-year 2025 net income of $1.70 per share representing a 9.3% return on average equity.
Portfolio Growth and Scale
Comprehensive portfolio of $3.3 billion at year-end with annual growth of 7.2% and average exposure per borrower of $3.8 million.
Strong Origination Momentum
Q4 originations of $462 million (second-highest on record), up 36% year-over-year and 3% quarter-over-quarter; full-year originations of $1.84 billion.
Shift to Asset-Based Specialty Finance
More than 83% of portfolio in senior secured specialty finance loans (highest percentage in 20-year history); ABL originations of $247 million in Q4 (almost double prior-year period) and $1.1 billion for the year (nearly double 2024).
High Credit Quality and Low Problem Loans
Approximately 95% of comprehensive portfolio in first lien senior secured loans; 100% of investments at cost performing with zero non-accruals; PIK income de minimis (~1–2% of total income depending on metric cited).
Attractive Yields Across Key Verticals
Weighted average portfolio yield of 11.6% (Q4); ABL asset-level weighted average yield 12.6%; life science first-lien weighted average yield 12.3%; equipment finance weighted average yield ~11%.
Strong Liquidity and Funding Profile
Over $850 million of available capital to deploy (including credit facility capacity and specialty finance capacity); approximately $1.2 billion of debt outstanding with net debt-to-equity of 1.14x (within target range); next unsecured note maturity in December 2026; investment-grade ratings from Fitch, Moody's and DBRS.
Successful Liability Management
Refinanced SSLP revolving facility reducing spread by 75 basis points (from SOFR+2.90% to SOFR+2.15%); improved borrowing flexibility, advance rates and extended maturities.
Shareholder-Friendly Actions and Alignment
Board declared Q1 2026 quarterly base distribution of $0.41 per share; management and SLR team own over 8% of the company and significant incentive compensation is invested in SLR stock; dividend yield ~11.2% at recent market close.
Diversification and Defensive Positioning
Very low direct exposure to software (~2% of portfolio) and concentrated emphasis on asset-backed strategies (ABL, equipment finance, life sciences) designed for downside protection and active collateral monitoring.
SLRC Earnings History
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SLRC Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 24, 2026 | $14.65 | ― | ― |
Nov 04, 2025 | $14.98 | $15.12 | +0.93% |
Aug 05, 2025 | $15.13 | $15.63 | +3.30% |
May 07, 2025 | $14.33 | $14.49 | +1.12% |
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FAQ
When does SLR Investment Corp. (SLRC) report earnings?
SLR Investment Corp. (SLRC) is schdueled to report earning on May 13, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
What is SLR Investment Corp. (SLRC) earnings time?
SLR Investment Corp. (SLRC) earnings time is at May 13, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is SLRC EPS forecast?
SLRC EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 0.4.