Gladstone Capital Corporation (GLAD) Stock Forecast
GLAD analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.20 / 5 from 5 analysts
- Price target
- $22.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +16.5% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 16, 2026 EPS estimate $0.48
- 52-week range
- $16.55 – $21.45
GLAD analyst ratings
5 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
GLAD price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
GLAD earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.48 | $0.45 | $0.50 | $0.50 | −3.6% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $1.97 | $1.88 | $2.00 | $2.02 | −2.4% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $1.97 | $1.83 | $2.10 | $1.97 | −0.1% | 5 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
GLAD revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $26.9M | $25.6M | $27.7M | +9.8% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $100.7M | $100.0M | $101.2M | +13.0% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $109.5M | $102.6M | $114.2M | +8.8% | 5 |
GLAD EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
GLAD revenue: reported and forecast
GLAD 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) | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.49 | $0.48 | −2.8% | 1 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $1.92 | $1.92 | $1.92 | $1.90 | $1.97 | +3.0% | 2 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $1.99 | $1.98 | $1.98 | $1.96 | $1.97 | −0.8% | 3 up · 2 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.
GLAD earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; GLAD beat in 6 of 12.
What analysts expect from GLAD
5 analysts cover Gladstone Capital; their consensus rating is buy (4.20 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $22.00, 16.5% above the latest close of $18.88. Analysts expect earnings of $1.97 per share for FY2026, −2.4% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $1.97 per share on revenue of $109.5 million. Gladstone Capital beat the EPS estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.
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GLAD forecast FAQ
What is Gladstone Capital's price target?
The average analyst price target for Gladstone Capital is $22.00, 16.5% above the latest close of $18.88.
Is Gladstone Capital a buy, hold or sell?
Of 5 analysts covering Gladstone Capital, 3 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 2 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Gladstone Capital's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.97 per share for FY2026 (range $1.88 to $2.00); for FY2027 the estimate is $1.97.
What is Gladstone Capital's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $100.7 million, growth of 13.0%; for FY2027 it is $109.5 million.
When does Gladstone Capital report earnings?
Gladstone Capital is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 16, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.48.
Does Gladstone Capital usually beat earnings estimates?
Gladstone Capital reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.