New Mountain Finance Corporation (NMFC) Stock Forecast
NMFC analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 2.86 / 5 from 7 analysts
- Price target
- $8.29 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +23.0% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 2, 2026 EPS estimate $0.26
- 52-week range
- $6.61 – $9.79
NMFC analyst ratings
7 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
NMFC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
NMFC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.26 | $0.25 | $0.27 | $0.32 | −19.2% | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.09 | $1.07 | $1.11 | $1.13 | −3.3% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.05 | $1.00 | $1.15 | $1.09 | −3.5% | 7 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
NMFC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $61.1M | $59.5M | $61.9M | −24.1% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $252.6M | $248.3M | $255.1M | −22.8% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $245.3M | $235.5M | $257.8M | −2.9% | 6 |
NMFC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
NMFC revenue: reported and forecast
NMFC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.26 | −1.2% | 0 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.10 | $1.10 | $1.10 | $1.09 | $1.09 | −0.8% | 0 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.05 | $1.05 | $1.05 | $1.05 | $1.05 | −0.3% | 1 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.
NMFC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; NMFC beat in 5 of 12.
What analysts expect from NMFC
7 analysts cover New Mountain Finance; their consensus rating is hold (2.86 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $8.29, 23.0% above the latest close of $6.74. Analysts expect earnings of $1.09 per share for 2026, −3.3% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $1.05 per share on revenue of $245.3 million. New Mountain Finance beat the EPS estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.
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NMFC forecast FAQ
What is New Mountain Finance's price target?
The average analyst price target for New Mountain Finance is $8.29, 23.0% above the latest close of $6.74.
Is New Mountain Finance a buy, hold or sell?
Of 7 analysts covering New Mountain Finance, 0 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 6 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is New Mountain Finance's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.09 per share for 2026 (range $1.07 to $1.11); for 2027 the estimate is $1.05.
What is New Mountain Finance's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $252.6 million, growth of −22.8%; for 2027 it is $245.3 million.
When does New Mountain Finance report earnings?
New Mountain Finance is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 2, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.26.
Does New Mountain Finance usually beat earnings estimates?
New Mountain Finance reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.