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Rand Capital Corp. (RAND)
NASDAQ:RAND
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Rand Capital (RAND) Price & Analysis

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RAND Stock Chart & Stats

$11.50
$0.07(0.36%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$11.50
$0.07(0.36%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetThe absence of reported debt and substantial equity provide Rand with financial flexibility to support portfolio activity and absorb investment volatility. This conservative capital structure can reduce financing pressure and preserve strategic capacity through uneven earnings periods.
Active Portfolio DeploymentContinued deployment into new loans and equity investments shows that Rand is actively recycling capital and expanding its portfolio rather than relying solely on existing holdings. The realized exit gain also demonstrates some ability to monetize investments successfully.
Shareholder Distribution CommitmentMaintaining the regular dividend despite lower investment income signals a clear shareholder-distribution priority and supports the company’s income-oriented BDC model. Continued payments may help preserve investor alignment while management reshapes the portfolio and addresses earnings pressure.
Bears Say
Portfolio Non-accrual PressureNon-accrual investments directly weaken recurring interest income and indicate that some portfolio companies are under financial stress. If these positions remain impaired, they can reduce earnings visibility, constrain distributions, and require additional valuation adjustments.
Volatile And Negative ProfitabilityThe shift from strong profits in earlier periods to large losses and a negative net margin shows that earnings power is not currently stable. Revenue instability and recurring bottom-line losses make it harder to assess sustainable returns from the investment portfolio.
Unstable Cash GenerationThe sharp move to negative operating and free cash flow signals near-term cash burn and reduces confidence in internally generated funding. Persistent volatility could limit Rand’s ability to finance new investments, support distributions, or withstand portfolio setbacks.

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RAND FAQ

What was Rand Capital Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Rand Capital Corp. lowest stock price was $9.71 and its highest was $17.49 in the past 12 months.
    What is Rand Capital Corp.’s market cap?
    Rand Capital Corp.’s market cap is $29.76M.
      When is Rand Capital Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Rand Capital Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 09, 2026 which is in 30 days.
        How were Rand Capital Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
        Rand Capital Corp. released its earnings results on Aug 05, 2026. The company reported $0.46 earnings per share for the quarter.
          Is Rand Capital Corp. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Rand Capital Corp.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Rand Capital Corp. pay dividends?
            Rand Capital Corp. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.29 which represents an annual dividend yield of 17.17%. See more information on Rand Capital Corp. dividends here
              What is Rand Capital Corp.’s EPS estimate?
              Rand Capital Corp.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Rand Capital Corp. have?
              Rand Capital Corp. has 2,969,814 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Rand Capital Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Rand Capital Corp. reported an EPS of $0.46 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.176%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Rand Capital Corp.?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in RAND
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Company Description

                    Rand Capital Corp.

                    Rand Capital Corporation is a business development company specializing in subordinated debt with warrants or preferred equity and venture capital investments. Within private equity, the firm specializing in capital growth and lower middle market investments. Within venture capital, it specializing in early to late-stage private businesses. It does not prefer to invest in real estate sector. It prefers to invest in software, professional services, manufacturing, consumer, healthcare, automotive and public d stocks. It prefers to invest in East or Midwest U.S. operations sectors. It typically invests between $0.75 million and $5 million with initial target size of $1.5 million. It seeks to invest in companies having more than $10 million in revenue or having excess of $1.5 million and up to $5 million in EBITDA. It prefers to be a minority stake and seeks to take a Board seat in its portfolio companies. It typically holds its investments for a period up to five years.

                    Rand Capital (RAND) Earnings & Revenues

                    RAND Company Deck

                    RAND Earnings Call

                    Q2 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
                    The call presents a balanced picture: significant near-term headwinds (a 38% drop in total investment income, yield compression to 9.43% driven by nonaccruals, $2.0M of unrealized depreciation, and exposure to restructurings like MRES) are offset by meaningful strengths (more than $20M of liquidity and very low leverage, active deployment of $5.1M including a 13%‑priced term loan in AME, a $1.1M realized gain, a portfolio fair value increase to $51.5M, and maintenance of the regular $0.29/share dividend). Management frames Q1 as a transition quarter and emphasizes capital recycling, disciplined underwriting, and potential to originate higher‑yielding investments (13%–14%), but risks from nonaccruals and reduced earning base remain material in the short term.View all RAND earnings summaries
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