Great Elm Capital CorpGECC
GECC
About: Great Elm Capital Corp is an externally managed, non-diversified closed-end management investment company. The company seeks to generate current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments, including investments in specialty finance businesses. It invests in senior secured and senior unsecured debt instruments, as well as in junior loans and mezzanine debt of middle-market companies and small businesses. The company generates revenue from interest on the debt investments that it holds.
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of 6,831 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
7.2% less ownership
Funds ownership: 16.85% [Q2] → 9.65% (-7.2%) [Q3]
13% less funds holding
Funds holding: 16 [Q2] → 14 (-2) [Q3]
45% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $18.8M [Q2] → $10.3M (-$8.56M) [Q3]
50% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 2 | Existing positions closed: 4
75% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 1 | Existing positions reduced: 4
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for GECC.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Seeking Alpha
6 days ago
Yield Hunting Part 5: Assessing Great Elm Capital's 8.9% YTM Bonds
Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC) offers high-yield baby bonds, trading at an 8.9% yield, despite being one of the riskiest BDCs. GECC's mixed portfolio includes 24% equity and significant short-term treasuries, which add to its credit score despite past financial struggles. GECC's leverage structure, with no secured financing, and a 50% debt/assets ratio aligns with industry norms, making its bonds attractive for high-yield seekers.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
Great Elm Capital Corp. (“GECC”) Declares $0.05 Per Common Share Special Cash Distribution and Approves First Quarter 2025 Distribution of $0.37 Per Common Share
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Elm Capital Corp. (the “Company” or “GECC”), (NASDAQ: GECC), a business development company, today is pleased to declare a special cash distribution of $0.05 per common share (the “Special Distribution”). The Special Distribution will be payable on January 15, 2025 to stockholders of record as of December 31, 2024.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Great Elm Capital: Improving 13% Yield, But Is It Enough?
Great Elm Capital Corporation has shown significant improvements in net investment income, liquidity, and capital deployment, doubling the previous year's amount. Despite these positive developments, GECC's smaller size and predominantly floating rate portfolio pose risks, especially with declining interest rates. GECC's dividend coverage has strengthened, with a current coverage ratio of 111%, making the 13% yield likely safe in the near term.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
Great Elm Capital Corp. (“GECC”) Raises $13.2 Million of Equity at Net Asset Value
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Elm Capital Corp. (the “Company” or “GECC”), (NASDAQ: GECC), a business development company, announced it issued approximately 1.1 million shares of the Company's common stock at a current net asset value of $12.06 per share, for an aggregate gross purchase price of $13.2 million, to Summit Grove Partners, LLC (“SGP”).
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
2 High-Yielding BDCs In An Expensive Market
Despite economic uncertainty and high inflation, dividend investing offers steady income, making high-yielding stocks like Barings BDC and Great Elm Capital Corp. attractive. Barings BDC, with a 10.9% yield, has improved credit quality, reduced debt, and boasts strong dividend coverage, making it a solid income choice. Great Elm Capital Corp., yielding 14.1%, has shown bottom-line growth, reduced non-performing loans, and maintains solid dividend coverage despite higher leverage.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Great Elm Capital Corporation (GECC) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Call Start: 08:30 January 1, 0000 8:44 AM ET Great Elm Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:GECC ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 31, 2024 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Matt Kaplan - Chief Executive Officer Keri Davis - Chief Financial Officer Mike Keller - President, Great Elm Specialty Finance Conference Call Participants Operator Ladies and gentlemen good morning and welcome to the Great Elm Capital Corp. Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Great Elm Capital (GECC) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
Great Elm Capital (GECC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.39 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.37 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.40 per share a year ago.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 months ago
Great Elm Capital Corp. Announces Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Elm Capital Corp. (“we,” “our,” the “Company” or “GECC”) (NASDAQ: GECC), a business development company, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 months ago
Great Elm Capital Corp. (“GECC”) Schedules Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call
Conference Call Scheduled for Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. ET Conference Call Scheduled for Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. ET
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
New Preferred Stock And Exchange Traded Debt IPOs, September 2024
Hewlett Packard Enterprise, NewtekOne, Great Elm Capital, and OFS Credit Company have all priced new offerings, including convertible preferred stock and exchange-traded notes, with varying terms and yields. Investors can purchase newly introduced preferred stock at wholesale prices on the OTC, potentially avoiding capital loss if prices drop. CDx3 tracks past preferred stock and ETD offerings, providing alerts when securities fall below par value, offering insights into discounted investment opportunities.
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