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SLR Investment Corp. (CH:ZSL)
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SLR Investment Corp. (ZSL) Price & Analysis

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Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Strong Credit Quality & Senior‑secured FocusA nearly all senior‑secured, first‑lien portfolio with 100% of investments performing and zero nonaccruals materially reduces downside loss risk and credit volatility. This collateralized mix supports more durable interest income and protects NAV in stressed cycles, strengthening long‑term income stability.
Ample Liquidity And Manageable Capital StructureSubstantial available liquidity and committed revolver capacity, combined with leverage within stated targets, give the firm durable flexibility to fund originations, manage the one small 2026 unsecured maturity, and smooth distributions. This reduces reliance on distressed funding in tighter markets.
High Margins, Steady ROE And Governance AlignmentSustained high margins and mid‑single‑digit to high‑single‑digit ROE indicate efficient capital deployment in core lending. Recent governance moves—lowering performance fees and extending repurchases—align manager incentives with shareholders and can preserve more net income long term, improving payout durability.
Bears Say
Volatile And Negative Operating/free Cash FlowRecurring negative operating and free cash flow increases reliance on financing, realized gains, or portfolio sales to fund distributions and growth. Over months this undermines self‑funding capacity, raises sensitivity to funding markets, and constrains the ability to absorb credit stress without dilutive or costly capital.
Net Repayments And Origination HeadwindsQuarterly net repayments that shrink the comprehensive portfolio reduce interest‑earning assets and fee opportunities. Simultaneous weakness in high‑fee life sciences origination removes a prior earnings lever; if origination churn normalizes slowly, portfolio growth and fee recovery may lag for multiple quarters.
Declining NII And Asset‑level Yield PressureA meaningful sequential NII decline and falling asset yields signal structural pressure on recurring earnings from rate lags and reduced fee churn. Persistently lower yields and fees impair dividend coverage and constrain reinvestment capacity until asset yields recover or origination activity sustainably increases.

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When is SLR Investment Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
SLR Investment Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 67 days.
    How were SLR Investment Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
    SLR Investment Corp. released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported $0.257 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.311 by -$0.054.
      Is SLR Investment Corp. overvalued?
      According to Wall Street analysts SLR Investment Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
        Does SLR Investment Corp. pay dividends?
        SLR Investment Corp. does not currently pay dividends.
        What is SLR Investment Corp.’s EPS estimate?
        SLR Investment Corp.’s EPS estimate is 0.27.
          How many shares outstanding does SLR Investment Corp. have?
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          What happened to SLR Investment Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
          SLR Investment Corp. reported an EPS of $0.257 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.311. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
            Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of SLR Investment Corp.?
            Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CH:ZSL
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              Company Description

              SLR Investment Corp.

              SLR 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.

              SLR Investment Corp. (ZSL) Earnings & Revenues

              ZSL Earnings Call

              Q1 2026
              0:00 / 0:00
              Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
              Balanced/Neutral. The call emphasized strong credit quality (100% performing, zero nonaccruals), high first-lien and senior-secured mix, ample liquidity, investment-grade ratings, and strategic actions (incentive-fee reduction, ABL sourcing partnerships) that position the company for opportunistic growth. Offsetting these positives were meaningful sequential declines in NII (~17% per-share), lower gross investment income (~9.6% down), net repayments that contracted the comprehensive portfolio (net repayments of $180M), and continued origination headwinds in Life Sciences that reduced fee income. Management presented a measured plan to rebuild fee income and earnings over multiple quarters but near-term earnings and portfolio churn pressures temper the outlook.View all CH:ZSL earnings summaries

              ZSL Stock 12 Month Forecast

              Average Price Target

              $11.60
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