Crescent Capital BDC, Inc. Earnings Recaps
Q1 2026
May 15, 2026
Shares of Crescent Capital BDC (CCAP) declined 8.3% following the quarter as investors reacted to weaker earnings driven by increased nonaccruals, lower base rates, and a cautious near-term outlook marked by a dividend cut and portfolio NAV pressure.
Key takeaways
- Net investment income (NII) fell to $0.38 per share from $0.45 last quarter, primarily due to $0.04 per share impact from new nonaccruals and $0.02 per share from lower base rates.
- The company waived $0.04 per share in incentive fees this quarter to maintain full dividend coverage, resulting in a reported $0.42 per share NII.
- Net asset value (NAV) declined to $18.27 per share from $19.10, driven 65% by broader market mark-to-market factors and 35% from credit-specific pressures.
- The quarterly base dividend was cut from $0.42 to $0.34 per share, reflecting a more conservative payout aligned with current earnings, though supplemented by three $0.03 per share special dividends through 2026.
- Leverage was slightly above target at 1.3x due to delayed realizations, with liquidity remaining strong at $206 million available capacity and a $100 million planned facility upsize to aid refinancing and flexibility.
Q3 2025
Nov 13, 2025
Crescent Capital BDC reported steady net investment income of $0.46 per share for Q3 2025, maintaining a strong dividend coverage of 110%, despite challenges from the macroeconomic environment.
Key takeaways
- Net asset value decreased to $19.28 per share, primarily due to portfolio losses linked to tariff impacts.
- Continued robust diversification with $1.6 billion invested across 187 companies; 90% in first lien loans.
- Fourth-quarter dividend declared at $0.42 per share, reflecting a strong 9.12% annualized yield.
- Anticipated opportunities from reduced base rates may bolster new deal activity and fee income.
- Spillover income of approximately $1.1 per share offers a buffer against potential earnings pressure.