Great Elm (GECC) Q2 EPS Surges 136%
Great Elm Capital (NASDAQ:GECC), a business development company specializing in debt and specialty finance investments, posted its second quarter 2025 earnings on August 4, 2025. The company delivered strong results, far outperforming analyst expectations, with GAAP EPS of $1.02 versus the analyst estimate of $0.43 in Q2 2025. EPS (GAAP) came in at $1.02, well above the $0.43 consensus GAAP estimate. Total investment income (GAAP) was $14.3 million, surpassing the GAAP estimate of $13.51 million. The quarter featured record-setting cash income, higher yields on new investments, and growth in net asset value per share. Overall, the results mark another strong period.
Source: Analyst estimates provided by FactSet. Management expectations based on management's guidance, as provided in Q1 2025 earnings report.
Great Elm Capital invests primarily in secured and senior secured loans, targeting middle-market companies with enterprise values between $100 million and $2 billion. Its portfolio also includes specialty finance equity, collateralized loan obligation (CLO) investments, and other income-generating assets. The firm aims to deliver income and Capital appreciation for shareholders by focusing on risk-protected, high-yield debt and strategic equity positions in less liquid markets.
Source Fool.com
