Palmer Square Capital BDC Reports Q4 & FY25 Losses, Cuts Base Dividend to $0.36/Share

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Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. announced Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results, reporting declining net investment income and net asset value, alongside a significant cut to its base quarterly dividend.

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• Q4 & FY2025 Financial Results Announced

  The company reported Q4 2025 net investment income of $0.41 per share (down from $0.45 prior year) and full-year 2025 net investment income of $1.66 per share (down from $1.93 prior year). For the full year 2025, the company experienced a net decrease in net assets resulting from operations of $(3.17) million, or $(0.10) per share, a significant decline from a net increase of $47.67 million, or $1.47 per share, in 2024.

• Base Dividend Cut by 16%

  The Board of Directors declared a first-quarter 2026 regular base dividend distribution of $0.36 per share, payable on April 9, 2026. This represents a 16% reduction from the $0.43 per share paid in the fourth quarter of 2025. A supplemental dividend is expected to be announced in March.

• Net Asset Value Continues to Decline

  Net asset value (NAV) per share decreased to $14.85 as of December 31, 2025, down from $15.39 as of September 30, 2025, and $16.50 as of December 31, 2024.

• Increased Realized and Unrealized Losses

  Total net realized and unrealized losses for the fourth quarter of 2025 were $18.4 million, significantly higher than the $2.9 million in losses reported in the fourth quarter of 2024.

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Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. announced a significant decline in its financial performance for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, marked by a decrease in net investment income and net asset value per share. The company reported a net decrease in net assets from operations for the full fiscal year, a notable reversal from the prior year. Critically, the Board declared a first-quarter 2026 base dividend of $0.36 per share, a reduction from the $0.43 per share paid in the previous quarter. This dividend cut, coupled with the overall negative financial trends and the stock trading near its 52-week low, signals increased pressure on the company's profitability and shareholder returns. While the decrease in non-accrual investments is a minor positive, it is overshadowed by the broader financial deterioration.