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SLR Investment Corp.
(NASDAQ:SLRC)
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Rating:66Neutral
Price Target:
$14.00
▲(8.19% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/05/26
The score reflects solid current profitability but tempered by uneven cash-flow consistency and mixed leverage signals, which are the most important constraints. Valuation is a clear positive (low P/E and high yield), while technicals and the latest earnings call point to a modestly constructive setup with credit-quality and refinancing risks (new non-accruals, unrealized losses, and 2026–2027 maturities).
Positive Factors
Collateral‑first Portfolio
A predominantly senior‑secured, first‑lien portfolio with large ABL and equipment finance pools materially improves recovery prospects and downside protection versus unsecured lending. This structural collateral bias supports durable income generation and loss mitigation across cycles.
Negative Factors
Rising Non‑Accruals
The appearance of non‑accruals signals emerging credit stress in specific portfolio names; even a small number can disproportionately drive NAV markdowns in a mid‑market loan book. If trends persist, realized losses and higher reserves will compress distributable income over multiple quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Collateral‑first Portfolio
A predominantly senior‑secured, first‑lien portfolio with large ABL and equipment finance pools materially improves recovery prospects and downside protection versus unsecured lending. This structural collateral bias supports durable income generation and loss mitigation across cycles.
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SLR Investment Corp. (SLRC) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$689.03M
Dividend Yield12.19%
Average Volume (3M)409.18K
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.4
Beta (1Y)0.61
Revenue Growth-3.92%
EPS Growth-16.93%
CountryUS
EmployeesN/A
SectorFinancial
Sector Strength70
IndustryAsset Management
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.35
Shares Outstanding54,554,634
10 Day Avg. Volume300,984
30 Day Avg. Volume409,177
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.67
Price to Book (P/B)0.85
Price to Sales (P/S)3.83
P/FCF Ratio-11.71
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$14.67Price Target Upside13.34% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)1.31
Revenue Forecast (FY)$195.81M
SLR Investment Corp. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
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, g...
How the Company Makes Money
SLR Investment Corp. primarily makes money from investment income generated on its lending and investment portfolio. The core revenue stream is interest income earned on loans it extends to portfolio companies (commonly senior secured loans), incl...
SLR Investment Corp. Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 04, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 10, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call highlighted strong execution in specialty finance originations, stable asset-level yields (~11.1%), robust liquidity (> $900M available capital) and disciplined collateral-first portfolio positioning. Offsetting these positives were the addition of two non-accruals that drove a sizable increase in net unrealized losses, a modest NAV decline (~88 bps), lower net assets from operations versus the prior quarter, and relatively modest net originations due to high repayments. Management emphasized defensive positioning, investment-grade funding, and opportunistic growth initiatives (hiring, partnerships, acquisitions) which support near-term prospects despite pockets of stress in specific portfolio companies.Positive Updates
Strong Originations and Specialty Finance Pivot
Originated $471M of new investments in Q2 with 90–98% weighted to specialty finance; originations were ~60% higher than SLRC's average gross originations since 2018. Management expects continued specialty finance weighting in the near-term pipeline.
Negative Updates
Increase in Non-Accruals and Markdowns
Non-accrual loans increased from 0 to 2 during Q2 (notable positions: R&Q Corporation and OmniGuide). These markdowns drove most of the NAV decline and were the primary cause of the quarter's unrealized losses.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Originations and Specialty Finance Pivot
Originated $471M of new investments in Q2 with 90–98% weighted to specialty finance; originations were ~60% higher than SLRC's average gross originations since 2018. Management expects continued specialty finance weighting in the near-term pipeline.
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Company Guidance
Management said it expects “another solid quarter of originations” with a similar specialty‑finance weighting; in Q2 the firm originated $471M and received $431M of repayments for net originations of roughly $40M, leaving a comprehensive portfolio of $3.2B (on‑balance fair value ~$2.1B) and a weighted average asset‑level yield of 11.1%. Financial guidance and operating metrics highlighted Q2 net investment income of $17.8M ($0.33/share), net income $0.15/share, gross investment income $48.8M, expenses $31.1M, NAV $982M ($18.00/share, down <90 bps QoQ) and a Board‑declared distribution of $0.31/share payable Sept. 25; management said specialty finance now comprises ~86% of the portfolio (98% senior secured, 96% first lien), with ABL ~$1.4B (246 borrowers, ABL yield 12%), equipment finance ~$1.1B (580 borrowers, yield 10.7%), life sciences ~$190M (6% of portfolio), cash‑flow loans $450M (26 borrowers, EBITDA ~$116M, LTV ~39%, interest coverage 2.25x, yield 9.6%). On liquidity and balance‑sheet guidance they said SLRC has ~ $995M of total revolving commitments, ~$1.16B of debt outstanding (net debt/equity 1.16x within 0.9–1.25x target), over $900M of available capital to deploy (including SSLP capacity), SSLP undrawn capacity $55M (net leverage 0.9x, earned $1.4M, ~11.8% annualized), three upcoming unsecured maturities of $75M (Dec‑26), $135M (Jan‑27) and $50M (Mar‑27), plus a watch list of ~2.5%, two new non‑accruals (one $34M par), only ~2% of gross income from PIK, and software exposure now <1%.SLR Investment Corp. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
74
Positive
Balance Sheet
63
Positive
Cash Flow
55
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 178.49M | 220.14M | 176.45M | 159.05M | 74.40M | 99.41M |
| Gross Profit | 117.86M | 161.44M | 104.99M | 86.54M | 28.32M | 69.53M |
| EBITDA | 106.93M | 163.57M | 95.76M | 76.39M | 18.34M | 59.57M |
| Net Income | 73.76M | 92.54M | 95.76M | 76.39M | 18.34M | 59.57M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 2.56B | 2.57B | 2.45B | 2.52B | 2.54B | 2.01B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.48B | 15.72M | 414.27M | 344.15M | 428.33M | 322.94M |
| Total Debt | 1.15B | 1.15B | 1.03B | 1.18B | 1.09B | 812.04M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.58B | 1.58B | 1.46B | 1.54B | 1.54B | 1.17B |
| Stockholders Equity | 982.11M | 995.99M | 992.93M | 986.64M | 999.73M | 842.28M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 130.32M | -72.02M | 156.13M | -3.71M | 91.06M | -135.10M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 130.32M | -72.02M | 156.13M | -3.71M | 91.06M | -135.10M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 26.19M | 0.00 | 153.18M | -73.18M | -78.26M | -127.72M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -106.81M | 22.05M | -239.20M | -7.30M | 14.34M | 69.26M |
SLR Investment Corp. Technical Analysis
Negative
12.94
Price Trends
12.76
Negative
13.35
Negative
13.81
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.06
Positive
44.91
Neutral
15.39
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For SLRC, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 12.94 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 12.85, above the 50-day MA of 12.76, and below the 200-day MA of 13.81, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.06 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 44.91 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 15.39 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for SLRC.
SLR Investment Corp. Risk Analysis
SLR Investment Corp. disclosed 6 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. SLR Investment Corp. reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
SLR Investment Corp. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (68)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Outperform | $747.70M | 9.43 | 10.54% | 8.86% | 3.27% | -9.84% | |
70 Outperform | $780.93M | 22.27 | 3.25% | 15.44% | 11.89% | -58.67% | |
69 Neutral | $731.24M | 14.44 | 4.82% | 17.37% | 12.58% | -40.06% | |
68 Neutral | $18.00B | 11.42 | 9.92% | 3.81% | 9.73% | 1.22% | |
66 Neutral | $689.03M | 9.36 | 7.45% | 11.90% | -3.92% | -16.93% | |
65 Neutral | $782.31M | 12.15 | 5.79% | 15.29% | -11.58% | -40.72% | |
62 Neutral | $714.06M | -15.75 | -4.28% | 17.69% | -50.21% | -161.42% |
* Financial Sector Average
SLRC
SLR Investment Corp.
12.63
-1.98
-13.57%
FDUS
Fidus Investment
19.70
0.78
4.13%
NMFC
New Mountain Finance
7.56
-1.42
-15.78%
PFLT
Pennantpark
7.37
-1.42
-16.20%
CGBD
Carlyle Secured Lending Inc
11.35
-0.65
-5.44%
BCSF
Bain Capital Specialty Finance
12.06
-1.32
-9.86%
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