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SLR Investment Corp.(SLRC)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
SLRC•NASDAQ
$12.60
7.4× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutSLR Investment Corp. is a business development company specializing in secured debt (first lien unitranche and second lien), subordinated (unsecured) debt, minority equity, leveraged buyouts, acquisitions, recapitalizations, general refinancing, growth capital and strategic income-oriented control equity investments in leveraged middle market companies. The fund invests in aerospace and defense; air freight & logistics; asset management; automotive; banking; beverage, food and tobacco; building products; buildings and real estate; broadcasting and entertainment; cargo transport; commercial services and supplies; communications equipment; chemicals, plastics and rubber; containers, packaging and glass; construction & engineering; diversified/conglomerate manufacturing; consumer Finance; distributors; diversified/conglomerate services; diversified financial services; diversified real estate activities; food products; Footwear; Education Services; diversified telecommunications services; electronics; farming and agriculture; finance; grocery; health care equipment and supplies; health care facilities; education and childcare; home and office furnishing, durable consumer products; hotels, motels, inns and gaming; insurance; restaurants, leisure, amusement, and entertainment; leisure equipment tolls and services, media, multiline retail, multi sector holdings; paper and forest products; personal products; professional services, research and consulting services, software; specialty retail; textiles apparel and luxury goods, thrifts and mortgage finance, trading companies and distributors, utilities, and wireless telecommunication services; industrial conglomerates; internet software and services, IT services, machinery; mining, steel, iron, and non-precious metals; oil and gas; personal, food and miscellaneous services; printing and publishing; retail stores; telecommunications; textiles and leather; and utilities. It also invests in life sciences with focus on specialty pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotech, health Care Providers and services; health Care technology, enabling technologies and tools. The fund primarily invests in United States. The fund's investments generally range between $5 million and $100 million. The fund invests in companies with revenues between $50 million and $1 billion and EBITDA between $15 million and $100 million. It invests in the form of senior secured loans, mezzanine loans, and equity securities. It may also seek investments in thinly traded public companies and also make secondary investments. The fund makes non-control equity investments. It primarily exits within three years of the initial capital commitment.Show more
- EBITDA$164M+70.8%
- Net Income$93M-3.4%
- EPS (Diluted)1.70-3.4%
- Gross Margin73.34%+23.3%
- EBITDA Margin74.31%+36.9%
- Operating Margin72.88%+34.3%
- Net Margin42.04%-22.5%
- ROE9.31%-3.8%
SLRC Price & Volume
SLR Investment Corp. (SLRC) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Erratic Earnings Volatility Masks Structural Capital Risks
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Moderate
Financial:Strained
Cash Flow:Deteriorating
Primary Risk:Portfolio credit quality deterioration
Key Thesis Takeaways
- SLR Investment Corp.
- faces significant challenges regarding earnings predictability and capital sustainability, as evidenced by the sharp contraction of net income to zero in 2026Q1.
- The firm's reliance on complex, multi-strategy lending has resulted in inconsistent margin performance and a persistent negative retained earnings balance of $119.6 million as of 2025Q4.
- Investors should remain cautious as the company's dividend distributions appear decoupled from operational cash flow, which has exhibited extreme volatility including a $204.9 million outflow in 2025Q2.
Verdict Logic
the company's inability to maintain consistent profitability, evidenced by the drop to zero net income in 2026Q1, makes the 13.2% dividend yield appear unsustainable.
SLRC Growth Metrics
SLR Investment Corp. (SLRC) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years19.77%
5 Years34.1%
3 Years43.56%
TTM-
Profit CAGR
10 Years20.72%
5 Years43.04%
3 Years71.51%
TTM-17.31%
EPS CAGR
10 Years17.81%
5 Years35.66%
3 Years69.35%
TTM-17.39%
Return on Capital
10 Years4.24%
5 Years3.97%
3 Years5.06%
Last Year7.09%
SLRC Recent Earnings
SLR Investment Corp. (SLRC) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 5/12 qtrs (42%)●Beat Revenue 4/12 qtrs (33%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 5, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.33-17.5%
$0.40
Rev
$49M-8.7%
$54M
Q1 2026
Feb 24, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.40+0.0%
$0.40
Rev
$54M-0.9%
$55M
Q4 2025
Nov 4, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.40-2.4%
$0.41
Rev
$45M-17.6%
$55M
Q3 2025
Aug 5, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.40-2.4%
$0.41
Rev
$54M+1.7%
$53M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 5, 2026 | $0.33vs $0.40-17.5% | $49Mvs $54M-8.7% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 24, 2026 | $0.40vs $0.40+0.0% | $54Mvs $55M-0.9% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 4, 2025 | $0.40vs $0.41-2.4% | $45Mvs $55M-17.6% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | $0.40vs $0.41-2.4% | $54Mvs $53M+1.7% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for SLR Investment Corp. (SLRC)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $12.60 | $687.39M | 7.41 | 24.76% | 42.04% | 9.31% | 13.02% | |
| $18.47 | $13.26B | 9.93 | 32.87% | 43.69% | 8.11% | — | |
| $4.90 | $991.12M | 6.45 | -18.64% | — | — | — | |
| $12.75 | $3.32B | 8.98 | 42.5% | 26.91% | 5.24% | — | |
| $4.75 | $192.85M | 3.89 | 36.55% | -19.55% | -3.39% | — | |
| $10.39 | $722.08M | 10.29 | 17.9% | 23.81% | 4.42% | — |
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SLR Investment Corp. (SLRC) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
SLRC SEC Filings & Documents
SLR Investment Corp. (SLRC) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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SLRC Frequently Asked Questions
SLR Investment Corp. (SLRC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is SLR Investment Corp.'s revenue?
SLR Investment Corp. (SLRC) reported $182.5M in revenue for fiscal year 2025.
How fast is SLR Investment Corp. growing?
SLR Investment Corp. (SLRC) grew revenue by 24.8% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Is SLRC profitable?
Yes, SLR Investment Corp. (SLRC) is profitable, generating $72.6M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (42.0% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Does SLRC pay dividends?
Yes, SLR Investment Corp. (SLRC) pays a dividend with a yield of 13.02%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is SLRC's return on equity?
SLR Investment Corp. (SLRC) has a return on equity (ROE) of 9.3%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
What is SLR Investment Corp.'s free cash flow?
SLR Investment Corp. (SLRC) had negative free cash flow of $73.0M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.