Sound Point Meridian Capital Reports Q4 Net Loss of $74.7M, NAV Recovers to $10.57

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Sound Point Meridian Capital reported a Q4 net loss of $74.7 million, or $3.63 per share, but noted a recovery in its net asset value to an estimated $10.57 per share by April 30, 2026, and declared continued monthly distributions.

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• Fourth Fiscal Quarter 2026 Results

  The company reported a GAAP net loss of $74.7 million, or ($3.63) per common share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Net investment income was $7.0 million, or $0.34 per share, while unrealized losses on investments totaled $77.6 million.

• Net Asset Value (NAV) Update

  Net asset value per common share was $9.63 as of March 31, 2026. An unaudited estimate shows NAV recovered to $10.57 per common share as of April 30, 2026.

• Cash Distributions Received

  The company received $23.4 million in cash distributions from its investment portfolio through April 30, 2026.

• Distributions Declared

  Monthly distributions of $0.20 per common share were declared for July, August, and September 2026. Fixed monthly distributions were also declared for Series A and Series B Preferred Stock for the same period.

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This 8-K announces the company's full financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026, revealing a significant GAAP net loss of $74.7 million, driven largely by unrealized losses on investments. However, the filing also provides a positive update on the net asset value (NAV) per common share, which recovered from $9.63 at quarter-end to an estimated $10.57 as of April 30, 2026. The company also declared consistent monthly distributions for both common and preferred stock, indicating ongoing cash flow generation despite the reported losses. This comprehensive update provides investors with a clearer picture of the company's performance and its post-quarter recovery.