PennantPark's core spread engine has contracted with net interest income declining from $18.0M in 2024Q2 to $15.7M in 2026Q3, while non-interest income swings of roughly $24M between 2025Q4 (-$11.7M) and 2026Q3 (+$12.3M) suggest earnings visibility remains poor.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 10, 2026 | $0.14+0.4% vs $0.14 | $25M-1.4% vs $25M |
Q2 2026 May 7, 2026 | $0.14+0.0% vs $0.14 | $25M-6.9% vs $27M |
Q1 2026 Feb 9, 2026 | $0.11-31.3% vs $0.16 | $27M-4.2% vs $28M |
Q4 2025 Nov 24, 2025 | $0.15-13.4% vs $0.17 | $28M-4.5% vs $29M |
MIAMI, Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PennantPark Investment Corporation (the "Company") (NYSE: PNNT) announced that it will report results for the fourth fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2026 on Monday, November 23, 2026 after the close of the financial markets.
PennantPark Investment Corporation is rated HOLD, offering a 30% yield driven by a sharp share price decline and uncertainty over special dividends. PNNT's balance sheet remains sound, with $263M liquidity, conservative lending, and a 1.3x debt/equity ratio within management's target range. Falling NAV and NII, driven by loan repayments and redeployment into the JV, threaten dividend sustainability, especially the special dividend beyond FY26.
MIAMI, Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PennantPark Investment Corporation (the "Company") (NYSE: PNNT) declares its monthly distribution for October 2026 of $0.08 per share, comprised of a $0.04 per share base dividend and $0.04 per share supplemental dividend, payable on November 2, 2026 to stockholders of record as of October 15, 2026. The distribution is expected to be paid from taxable net investment income. The final specific tax characteristics of the distribution will be reported to stockholders on Form 1099 after the end of the calendar year and in the Company's periodic report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3.34 | $218.09M | 21.09 | -28.62% | 16.32% | 2.27% | 31.14% | |
| $19.13 | $13.74B | 15.74 | -11.83% | 55% | 6.23% | 9.45% | |
| $5.15 | $1.04B | 6.78 | -20.66% | — | — | 15.55% | |
| $12.74 | $3.32B | 22.62 | 44.68% | 31.97% | 3.82% | 10.87% | |
| $4.37 | $177.42M | 8.17 | 55.25% | 58.87% | 6.24% | 23.45% | |
| $6.88 | $682.62M | 13.58 | -27.91% | 66.56% | 4.82% | 17.52% |
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PennantPark Investment Corporation (PNNT) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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PennantPark Investment Corporation (PNNT) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
PennantPark Investment Corporation (PNNT) grew revenue by 1.3% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. PennantPark Investment Corporation (PNNT) earned $10.1M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 16.3% net margin).
Yes. PennantPark Investment Corporation (PNNT) pays a dividend that yields 31.14% at the current price, a high yield.
PennantPark Investment Corporation (PNNT) had a return on equity (ROE) of 2.3% over the trailing twelve months. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.
PennantPark Investment Corporation (PNNT) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 4.2%. This indicates healthy earnings from lending activities.
PennantPark Investment Corporation (PNNT) has an efficiency ratio of 15.5%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.
