Reports Q2 GAAP Net Loss of $0.18/Share, 4.1% NAV Decline, and Significant Increase in Non-Accrual Assets

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Golub Capital BDC reported a GAAP net loss of $0.18 per share for Q2 FY2026, a significant reversal from the prior year, alongside a 4.1% decline in Net Asset Value and a substantial increase in non-accrual loans and preferred equity.

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• Q2 GAAP Net Loss Reported

  The company reported a GAAP net loss of $46.796 million, or $0.18 per share, for the three months ended March 31, 2026, a significant reversal from a net income of $78.984 million ($0.30 per share) in the prior year period.

• Net Asset Value (NAV) Decline

  Net Asset Value per common share decreased by 4.1% to $14.35 as of March 31, 2026, down from $14.97 as of September 30, 2025.

• Significant Increase in Non-Accrual Loans

  The fair value of non-accrual loans increased significantly to $77.727 million as of March 31, 2026, up from $27.321 million as of September 30, 2025.

• Rise in Non-Accrual Preferred Equity

  Non-accrual preferred equity securities increased to a fair value of $40.783 million (across four securities) as of March 31, 2026, compared to $0 as of September 30, 2025.

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Golub Capital BDC's Q2 FY2026 results reveal a substantial deterioration in financial performance and asset quality. The GAAP net loss and decline in Net Asset Value per share are significant, but the most concerning aspect is the sharp increase in non-accrual loans and preferred equity. This indicates growing credit quality issues within the portfolio, which could impact future earnings and distributions. While the company engaged in share repurchases, these are overshadowed by the negative operational and asset trends. Investors should closely monitor the trajectory of non-accrual assets and the broader credit environment.