
Core Insights - Gladstone Capital (GLAD) reported revenue of $21.96 million for the quarter ended December 2024, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 5.4% [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the same period was $0.50, down from $0.54 a year ago [1] - The reported revenue fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $24.38 million, resulting in a surprise of -9.91% [1] - The company experienced an EPS surprise of -5.66%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.53 [1] Financial Metrics - PIK interest income was reported at $0.76 million, compared to the two-analyst average estimate of $1.45 million [4] - Total interest income, excluding PIK interest income, was $20.56 million, below the average estimate of $23.10 million based on two analysts [4] - Total interest income was $21.32 million, which also fell short of the two-analyst average estimate of $24.55 million [4] Stock Performance - Shares of Gladstone Capital have returned +2.7% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite saw a +4.2% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]