SLR Investment (SLRC) Q2 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net investment income for Q2 2026 was $17.8 million ($0.33/share), with a declared quarterly distribution of $0.31/share.

• Net asset value (NAV) per share was $18.00 as of June 30, 2026, down from $18.16 at March 31, 2026, and $18.26 at December 31, 2025.

• Portfolio originations were $471 million, with 98% in specialty finance assets, reflecting a strategic shift toward defensive asset-based lending.

• Portfolio consisted of 79 companies at June 30, 2026, with 83.2% floating rate and 16.8% fixed rate investments by fair value.

• Over $900 million in available capital positions the company to provide growth capital and liquidity.

Financial highlights

• Gross investment income for Q2 2026 was $48.8 million, down from $53.9 million in Q2 2025.

• Net expenses for Q2 2026 were $31.1 million, including $11.6 million in management and incentive fees and $16.8 million in interest/credit facility expenses.

• Net realized and unrealized losses totaled $9.5 million for Q2 2026.

• Net increase in net assets from operations was $8.3 million ($0.15/share) for Q2 2026.

• Total assets at June 30, 2026 were $2.56 billion; total net assets were $982.1 million.

Outlook and guidance

• Management emphasized a continued focus on defensive asset-based lending and specialty finance investments to navigate market uncertainties.

• The company expects to leverage its diversified platform and available capital to pursue attractive risk-adjusted returns.

• Management expects general and administrative expenses to increase moderately in dollar terms but decline as a percentage of assets during periods of growth.