Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (GBDC) Stock Forecast
GBDC analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.43 / 5 from 7 analysts
- Price target
- $13.62 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +12.4% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 17, 2026 EPS estimate $0.33
- 52-week range
- $11.97 – $14.37
GBDC analyst ratings
7 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
GBDC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
GBDC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.32 | $0.30 | $0.33 | $0.37 | −14.1% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $1.37 | $1.33 | $1.41 | $1.50 | −8.7% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $1.27 | $1.20 | $1.32 | $1.37 | −7.3% | 6 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
GBDC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $186.9M | $184.0M | $193.3M | −9.7% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $773.2M | $769.5M | $779.1M | −11.2% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $742.9M | $723.4M | $773.1M | −3.9% | 6 |
GBDC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
GBDC revenue: reported and forecast
GBDC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.32 | +0.6% | 2 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $1.36 | $1.36 | $1.36 | $1.36 | $1.37 | +0.5% | 2 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $1.26 | $1.26 | $1.26 | $1.26 | $1.27 | +0.9% | 2 up · 3 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
GBDC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; GBDC beat in 7 of 12.
What analysts expect from GBDC
7 analysts cover Golub Capital BDC; their consensus rating is buy (4.43 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $13.62, 12.4% above the latest close of $12.12. Analysts expect earnings of $1.37 per share for FY2026, −8.7% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $1.27 per share on revenue of $742.9 million. Golub Capital BDC beat the EPS estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.
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GBDC forecast FAQ
What is Golub Capital BDC's price target?
The average analyst price target for Golub Capital BDC is $13.62, 12.4% above the latest close of $12.12.
Is Golub Capital BDC a buy, hold or sell?
Of 7 analysts covering Golub Capital BDC, 4 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 1 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Golub Capital BDC's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.37 per share for FY2026 (range $1.33 to $1.41); for FY2027 the estimate is $1.27.
What is Golub Capital BDC's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $773.2 million, growth of −11.2%; for FY2027 it is $742.9 million.
When does Golub Capital BDC report earnings?
Golub Capital BDC is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 17, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.33.
Does Golub Capital BDC usually beat earnings estimates?
Golub Capital BDC reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.