Golub Capital BDC's post-merger integration has created significant earnings volatility, with net income swinging from -$46.8M in 2026Q2 to $31.9M in 2026Q3, while net interest margin turned negative at -0.7% in 2026Q3. The company's heavy reliance on fee inco...
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 3, 2026 | $0.34+2.0% vs $0.33 | $188M-1.1% vs $190M |
Q2 2026 May 4, 2026 | $0.34-5.6% vs $0.36 | $188M-6.7% vs $202M |
Q1 2026 Feb 4, 2026 | $0.38+0.0% vs $0.38 | $207M-1.3% vs $210M |
Q4 2025 Nov 18, 2025 | $0.39-0.3% vs $0.39 | $184M-16.8% vs $222M |
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (GBDC)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $12.54 | $3.27B | 8.83 | 44.68% | 43.19% | 9.41% | 11.04% | |
| $18.86 | $13.54B | 10.14 | -11.83% | 45.18% | 6.78% | — | |
| $5.11 | $1.03B | 6.72 | -18.64% | — | — | — | |
| $4.90 | $198.94M | 4.02 | 55.25% | 45.97% | 10.97% | — | |
| $10.65 | $740.14M | 10.54 | 10.5% | 15.53% | 3.25% | — | |
| $11.91 | $1.05B | 30.53 | 219.13% | 15.13% | 2.98% | — |
Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (GBDC) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (GBDC) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (GBDC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (GBDC) grew revenue by 44.7% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Yes, Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (GBDC) is profitable, generating $146.7M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (43.2% net margin).
Yes, Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (GBDC) pays a dividend with a yield of 11.04%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (GBDC) has a return on equity (ROE) of 9.4%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (GBDC) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 6.2%. This indicates healthy earnings from lending activities.
Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (GBDC) has an efficiency ratio of 2.5%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.
