Golub Capital BDC (GBDC) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates

Earnings Performance - Golub Capital BDC reported quarterly earnings of $0.39 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.38 per share, but down from $0.48 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of +2.63% [1] - The company posted revenues of $218.34 million for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.39%, compared to $171.27 million in the same quarter last year [2] Stock Performance and Outlook - Golub Capital BDC shares have declined approximately 2.9% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 6.1% [3] - The company's earnings outlook will be crucial for future stock performance, with current consensus EPS estimates at $0.38 for the upcoming quarter and $1.52 for the current fiscal year [4][7] Industry Context - The Financial - SBIC & Commercial Industry, to which Golub Capital BDC belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 42% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges ahead [8] - CION Investment Corporation, another company in the same industry, is expected to report a quarterly earnings decline of -20.9% year-over-year, with revenues anticipated to drop by 11.9% [9][10]