Golub Capital BDC Reports Q2 Net Loss, NAV Decline Amid Credit Spread Widening

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Golub Capital BDC reported a GAAP net loss of $0.18 per share for Q2 FY2026 and a decline in Net Asset Value, primarily due to unrealized losses from credit spread widening.

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• Q2 FY2026 GAAP Net Loss

  The company reported a GAAP net loss of $0.18 per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, a significant decline from prior periods.

• Net Asset Value (NAV) Decline

  NAV per share decreased by $0.49 to $14.35, primarily due to $0.51 per share in net unrealized losses on investments, driven by market-driven credit spread widening.

• Credit Quality Deterioration

  Non-accrual investments increased to 1.4% of total investments at fair value (2.3% at cost), with five new portfolio companies added to non-accrual status.

• Share Repurchase Program

  The company repurchased 2.2 million shares for $27.8 million at a weighted average price of $12.43 per share during the quarter.

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The company's Q2 FY2026 results show a significant reversal to a GAAP net loss, driven by substantial unrealized losses on investments, even within its high-performing portfolio, indicating broader market pressures. The increase in non-accrual investments signals a deterioration in credit quality. While the company maintained its quarterly distribution and executed a notable share repurchase program, these actions are set against a backdrop of declining portfolio value and a net loss, which could concern investors regarding future performance and asset quality. This detailed earnings report follows earlier news of the Q2 loss.