PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd (PFLT) is a prominent business development company that specializes in offering flexible financing solutions predominantly through floating rate loans to middle-market enterprises. The firm prioritizes capital preservation and aims to deliver consistent income along with compelling risk-adjusted returns, utilizing a diversified portfolio of debt instruments. Underpinned by a seasoned management team and strategic partnerships, PFLT is adept at navigating market dynamics and capitalizing on growth opportunities in the middle-market lending sector, positioning itself as a reliable choice for investors seeking stability and performance.
| Revenue (TTM) | $268.52M |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $268.52M |
| EBITDA | — |
| Operating Margin | 77.30% |
| Return on Equity | 5.89% |
| Return on Assets | 5.01% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $2.71 |
| Book Value | $10.47 |
| Price-to-Book | 0.71 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 2.63 |
| EV/Revenue | 31.07 |
| EV/EBITDA | 26.01 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 2030.00% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 6.50% |
| Shares Outstanding | $99.22M |
| Float | 0 |
| % Insiders | 0.89% |
| % Institutions | 22.45% |
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MIAMI, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. (the "Company") (NYSE: PFLT) announced that it will report results for the third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026 on Monday, August 10, 2026 after the close of the financial markets.
MIAMI, July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. (the "Company") (NYSE: PFLT) declares its monthly distribution for July 2026 of $0.0833 per share, comprised of an $0.08 per share base dividend and $0.0033 per share supplemental dividend, payable on August 3, 2026 to stockholders of record as of July 15, 2026. The distribution is expected to be paid from taxable net investment income. The final specific tax characteristics of the distribution will be reported to stockholders on Form 1099 after the end of the calendar year and in the Company's periodic report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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PennantPark Floating Rate Capital has issued its first listed fixed-income security, the 7.375% Notes due 2031, currently priced at par. PFLT's asset coverage ratio stands at 162% but could fall to 158% if all PFLA proceeds are invested in new assets, still above the regulatory 150% requirement. Recent dividend cuts and a decrease in the asset coverage ratio suggest caution for creditors, as coverage has tightened; NAV per share has also shown gradual depletion.
MIAMI, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. (the "Company") (NYSE: PFLT) declares its monthly distribution for June 2026 of $0.0833 per share, comprised of an $0.08 per share base dividend and $0.0033 per share supplemental dividend, payable on July 1, 2026 to stockholders of record as of June 15, 2026. The distribution is expected to be paid from taxable net investment income. The final specific tax characteristics of the distribution will be reported to stockholders on Form 1099 after the end of the calendar year and in the Company's periodic report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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PennantPark Floating Rate Capital NYSE: PFLT reported flat net asset value and continued low non-accruals for its second fiscal quarter of 2026, while management said it is resetting the company's dividend framework to better align payouts with current net investment income.
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital remains a hold as NAV declines and flat earnings persist, despite a 13.8% dividend yield. PFLT will reduce its monthly payout to $0.08 per share in July, aligning distributions with net investment income and improving future dividend coverage. Negative net investment activity and rising debt-to-equity (1.61x) highlight limited near-term growth catalysts and ongoing portfolio challenges.
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