Skip to navigationSkip to main contentSkip to right columnADVERTISEMENTMarketBeatWed, August 5, 2026 at 6:04 PM GMT+2 6 min readKey PointsInterested in Gladstone Capital Corporation? Here are five stocks we like better.Gladstone Capital reported $11 million in third-quarter net investment income, or $0.49 per share, with higher interest income offset by lower prepayment fees and increased borrowing costs. Net investment income covered 109% of cash distributions.The company funded $82 million of investments against $40 million of repayments, producing $42 million in net originations. Management said the pipeline remains strong, with lower-middle-market activity and potential for modest portfolio growth.Credit risk increased as non-accrual investments rose to 5% of the portfolio at cost, including Lone Star Circuits and eegee's. Gross leverage reached 100% of net assets, while monthly distributions remained $0.15 per share, representing an indicated yield of about 9.3% at the cited share price.Gladstone Capital (NASDAQ:GLAD) reported third-quarter net investment income of $11 million, or $0.49 per share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, as higher interest income was offset by lower one-time prepayment fee income and increased borrowing costs.CEO and President Bob Marcotte said the business development company funded $82 million of investments during the quarter, including $67 million across four new investments and $15 million of advances to existing portfolio companies. Exits and repayments totaled $40 million, resulting in net originations of $42 million.→