Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About PennantPark (PNNT) Q4 Earnings
For the quarter ended September 2025, PennantPark (PNNT) reported revenue of $27.95 million, down 23.4% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.15, compared to $0.22 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents a surprise of -3.72% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $29.04 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.17, the EPS surprise was -11.76%.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.Here is how PennantPark performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:Investment income- From non-controlled, non-affiliated investments- Other income: $0.46 million versus $0.71 million estimated by three analysts on average.Investment income- From controlled, affiliated investments- Interest: $6.69 million compared to the $7.74 million average estimate based on two analysts.Investment income- From controlled, affiliated investments- Dividend income: $4.46 million compared to the $5.47 million average estimate based on two analysts.Investment income- From non-controlled, non-affiliated investments- Dividend income: $0.37 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $0.58 million.View all Key Company Metrics for PennantPark here>>>Shares of PennantPark have returned -2.8% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1.8% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.5 Stocks Set to DoubleEach was handpicked by a Zacks expert as the favorite stock to gain +100% or more in the months ahead. They includeStock #1: A Disruptive Force with Notable Growth and ResilienceStock #2: Bullish Signs Signaling to Buy the DipStock #3: One of the Most Compelling Investments in the MarketStock #4: Leader In a Red-Hot Industry Poised for GrowthStock #5: Modern Omni-Channel Platform Coiled to SpringMost of the stocks in this report are flying under Wall Street radar, which provides a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor. While not all picks can be winners, previous recommendations have soared +171%, +209% and +232%.Download Atomic Opportunity: Nuclear Energy's Comeback free today.Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report PennantPark Investment Corporation (PNNT): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks
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