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Sound Point Meridian Capital, Inc. (SPMC)
NYSE:SPMC
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Sound Point Meridian Capital, Inc. (SPMC) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Aug 18, 2026
Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2027 (Q1)
Consensus EPS Forecast
0.33
Last Year’s EPS
0.53
Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 2 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q4 2026
Earnings Call Date:May 27, 2026|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Negative
The call highlighted active, constructive portfolio management actions (re-underwrites, secondary purchases with attractive yields, refinancings that saved 34 bps, and a post-quarter NAV rebound of ~9.8%) and a well-diversified CLO equity portfolio across many managers and loans. However, these positives were overshadowed by material mark-to-market losses: a ~31.3% QoQ NAV decline to $9.63, an unrealized loss of $77.6M, a GAAP net loss of $74.7M, NII that does not cover distributions, compressed WA GAAP yields (11.0% to 9.1%), and constrained liquidity. Market-wide credit weakness (issuance down ~32%, B-spread widening ~100 bps, LSTA index -55 bps YTD) further pressured valuations. While management’s repositioning and early April/May recovery are constructive, the magnitude of the quarter’s losses and coverage shortfall indicate the challenges outweigh the positives in this period.
Company Guidance
Management reiterated calendar‑2026 monthly distributions of $0.20 per share (unchanged from the prior guidance) and said it will continue to evaluate distribution levels and reassess its distribution strategy over the coming months as earnings, market conditions and portfolio positioning evolve; they also signaled they will pursue refinancing optionality as liability costs have tightened (liability cost widened to ~$1.68 at 3/31 from ~$1.55 in Dec and have since reverted toward ~$1.55, with two refinancings this quarter saving ~34 bps). Key metrics cited in support of that guidance: Q4 net investment income was $7.0M ($0.34/sh), GAAP net loss was $74.7M (‑$3.63/sh) driven by $4.1M realized and $77.6M unrealized losses, NAV was $9.63 at 3/31 (down from $14.02 at 12/31/25) and estimated $10.57 at 4/30, total assets $375M, net assets $199M, investment fair value $368M, cash ~$5.8M, leverage 46.8% of assets, CLO equity Wtd. avg. GAAP 9.1% (vs 11% prior), portfolio spans 98 CLOs / 29 managers / >1.5k loans across >30 industries, recent activity included $4.5M new‑issue (10.65% GAAP), $7.4M secondary buys (31.37% avg yield), $8.4M sales (7% avg yield) and $14.9M in redemptions; outlook remains contingent on loan market stabilization (Q1 US institutional loan issuance ~$241B, ~‑32% YoY; CLO issuance cited at ~$47M; B‑rated spreads widened ~100 bps; LSTA YTD return ‑55 bps).
Net Investment Income and Per-Share Earnings
Generated net investment income (NII) of $7.0 million, or $0.34 per share for the quarter ended 03/31/2026.
Active Portfolio Repositioning and Diversifying Actions
Purchased 1 new-issue CLO equity ($4.5M, WA GAAP yield 10.65%) and 3 secondary CLO equity investments ($7.4M, weighted average yield 31.37%); sold 2 equity investments generating $8.4M in proceeds; redeemed 2 CLOs generating $14.9M. Management executed re-underwrites and rebalanced positions across 98 CLOs managed by 29 managers, providing exposure to ~1,500 underlying loans across 30+ industries.
Liability Cost Improvements and Refinancing Savings
Refinanced liabilities on 2 CLO equity investments producing a weighted average debt cost saving of 34 basis points. Liability costs tightened from ~$1.68 at quarter end back to ~$1.55 by April/May, restoring refinancing optionality.
NAV Recovery Post-Quarter-End
Estimated NAV per common share increased to $10.57 as of 04/30/2026 from $9.63 at 03/31/2026, an increase of approximately 9.8% month-over-month.
Risk Management: Reduced AI/Software Tail Exposure
Completed a thorough re-underwrite of ~54 names (~12–13% look-through exposure to AI/software-related credits), identifying stronger credits to retain and reducing exposure to names deemed to have elevated tail risk.
Maintained Distributions with Ongoing Review
Declared monthly distributions of $0.20 per share for calendar 2026 (unchanged from prior announcement). Earlier in the quarter paid distributions totaling $0.75 per share; company will continue to evaluate distribution levels as market conditions evolve.

Sound Point Meridian Capital, Inc. (SPMC) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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SPMC Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
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Aug 18, 2026
2027 (Q1)
0.33 / -
0.53
May 27, 2026
2026 (Q4)
0.52 / 0.34
0.66-48.48% (-0.32)
Feb 11, 2026
2026 (Q3)
0.63 / 0.44
0.62-29.03% (-0.18)
Aug 12, 2025
2026 (Q1)
0.54 / 0.53
0.08562.50% (+0.45)
Aug 12, 2025
2026 (Q2)
0.56 / 0.54
0.86-37.21% (-0.32)
May 29, 2025
2025 (Q4)
0.60 / 0.66
Feb 12, 2025
2025 (Q3)
0.51 / 0.62
Nov 13, 2024
2025 (Q2)
0.65 / 0.86
Aug 15, 2024
2024 (Q2)
- / 0.08
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SPMC Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
May 27, 2026
$10.77$10.770.00%
Feb 11, 2026
$11.58$10.36-10.58%
Aug 12, 2025
$15.04$14.98-0.44%
Aug 12, 2025
$15.04$14.98-0.44%
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