Great Elm Capital Group (NASDAQ:GECC) Issues Earnings Results

Great Elm Capital Group (NASDAQ:GECC) posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday. The financial services provider reported $0.36 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.32 by $0.04, Zacks reports. The business had revenue of ($1.91) million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $10.74 million. Great Elm Capital Group had a positive return on equity of 13.53% and a negative net margin of 70.13%.

Great Elm Capital Group Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:GECC opened at $5.68 on Wednesday. Great Elm Capital Group has a 1-year low of $4.63 and a 1-year high of $11.45. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.68, a current ratio of 0.24 and a quick ratio of 0.24. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $5.41 and a 200-day moving average price of $6.60. The company has a market capitalization of $78.90 million, a PE ratio of -2.38 and a beta of 0.72.

Great Elm Capital Group Cuts Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 15th will be issued a dividend of $0.25 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, June 15th. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 17.6%. Great Elm Capital Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -52.17%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on the company. Clear Str downgraded Great Elm Capital Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Zacks Research upgraded Great Elm Capital Group from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $10.50.

Key Great Elm Capital Group News

Here are the key news stories impacting Great Elm Capital Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Board declared a $0.25 quarterly dividend (annualized yield ~18%) and set a June 30 payment date with an ex-dividend/record schedule that supports income-focused investors. Great Elm Capital outlines $0.25 dividend while prioritizing NAV protection and balance sheet deleveraging
• Positive Sentiment: Q1 NII/EPS beat: Net investment income (NII) / EPS of $0.36 topped consensus ($0.23), signaling operating profitability on a per‑share basis despite other headline items. This beat is a primary near-term catalyst. Great Elm Capital (GECC) Q1 Earnings Surpass Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Balance-sheet deleveraging: Management called/repurchased all $57.5M of GECCO notes due June 2026 and reports no funded debt maturing until 2029, plus ~$10M cash and $50M revolver availability — reduces near-term refinancing risk. Great Elm Capital Corp. Announces First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Investment adviser waived incentive fees (continuing a prior waiver), improving reported NII by ~$0.20 per share and helping preserve distributable cash this quarter. Great Elm Capital Corp. Announces First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Neutral Sentiment: NAV and governance updates: NAV reported $7.74/share as of 3/31 and Jason Reese was appointed CEO — NAV provides a valuation reference for buybacks, while leadership changes are typically a multi‑quarter driver. Great Elm Capital Corp. Announces First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Share repurchases: The company repurchased ~1% of outstanding shares at an average ~36% discount to March‑31 NAV — supports shares but scale is modest relative to market cap. Great Elm Capital Corp. Announces First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Negative Sentiment: Top-line and margin issues: Reported revenue was negative (~($1.9)M) and the company still shows a negative net margin (loss on GAAP basis), highlighting earnings volatility and underlying portfolio mark movements that could pressure sentiment. Great Elm Capital Q1 earnings summary & transcript

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Great Elm Capital Group

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Kestra Private Wealth Services LLC bought a new position in shares of Great Elm Capital Group during the third quarter valued at $145,000. Virtu Financial LLC bought a new position in shares of Great Elm Capital Group during the third quarter valued at $160,000. Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Great Elm Capital Group in the 3rd quarter worth about $169,000. Papamarkou Wellner Asset Management inc. increased its holdings in Great Elm Capital Group by 54.9% in the 4th quarter. Papamarkou Wellner Asset Management inc. now owns 30,200 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $213,000 after buying an additional 10,700 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Jane Street Group LLC bought a new stake in Great Elm Capital Group in the 4th quarter worth about $220,000. 38.75% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Great Elm Capital Group

Great Elm Capital Group, Inc (NASDAQ: GECC) is a closed-end, externally managed business development company (BDC) that seeks to generate current income and capital appreciation by investing in private, middle-market companies. The firm targets senior secured loans, subordinated debt and equity securities of U.S. companies, with a focus on businesses offering stable cash flows and potential for growth. Industry sectors of interest include business services, consumer products, industrials and healthcare, among others.

GECC’s investment strategy emphasizes portfolio diversification and active management.