Gladstone Capital (GLAD) Q1 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates

Gladstone Capital (GLAD) reported $21.96 million in revenue for the quarter ended December 2024, representing a year-over-year decline of 5.4%. EPS of $0.50 for the same period compares to $0.54 a year ago.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $24.38 million, representing a surprise of -9.91%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of -5.66%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.53.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.Here is how Gladstone Capital performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: PIK interest income: $0.76 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $1.45 million. Total interest income (excluding PIK interest income): $20.56 million compared to the $23.10 million average estimate based on two analysts. Total interest income: $21.32 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $24.55 million. View all Key Company Metrics for Gladstone Capital here>>>Shares of Gladstone Capital have returned +2.7% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +4.2% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and SellsWe're not kidding.Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent.Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity. Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators,and more, that closed 256 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2024 alone.See Stocks Now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Gladstone Capital Corporation (GLAD): Free Stock Analysis ReportTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks