• GAIN reported an EPS of -$0.16, missing the estimated EPS of $0.23, indicating a negative surprise of 169%.
• Revenue was reported at approximately $25.1 million, slightly below the estimated $25.8 million, yet showing some year-over-year growth.
• The company experienced a significant net realized gain of $2.2 million and a net unrealized appreciation of $70.2 million, leading to a 129.5% surge in net assets resulting from operations.

Gladstone Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:GAIN), a business development company, focuses on investing in small and mid-sized businesses within the Zacks Financial - SBIC and Commercial Industry sector. GAIN's primary activities include providing debt and equity capital to support acquisitions, recapitalizations, and growth initiatives.

On February 3, 2026, GAIN reported an earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.16, missing the estimated EPS of $0.23. This performance is consistent with the company's recent trend, as highlighted by Zacks, where GAIN reported quarterly earnings of $0.21 per share, falling short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.24 per share. This marks a 169% negative surprise and a decline from the $0.23 per share earnings reported in the same quarter last year.

GAIN generated a revenue of approximately $25.1 million, slightly below the estimated $25.8 million. This aligns with the company's reported revenue of $25.06 million for the quarter ending December 2025, which was 1.91% below the Zacks Consensus Estimate. However, it represents an improvement from the $21.37 million in revenue reported a year ago, indicating some growth despite missing estimates.

The company's financial results for the third fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2025, show a slight decrease in total investment income, which fell by 0.9% to $25.1 million from $25.3 million in the previous quarter. Total expenses increased significantly by 50.3%, rising to $31.6 million from $21 million. This led to a net investment loss of $6.5 million, contrasting with the net investment income of $4.3 million reported in the prior quarter.

Despite these challenges, GAIN experienced a substantial net realized gain of $2.2 million. The company also reported a net unrealized appreciation of $70.2 million, up 29.2% from $54.4 million. Overall, the net increase in net assets resulting from operations surged by 129.5% to $65.9 million.