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Mar 31

Runway Growth Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Runway Growth delivered solid investment income and maintained strong yields despite a drop in total revenue.

Key Takeaways

Runway Growth Finance Corp. reported $35.4M in total investment income and $15.6M in net investment income for Q1 2025, achieving an EPS of $0.42 and a high yield on debt investments, although revenues declined year-over-year.

Total investment income reached $35.4M, beating expectations

Net investment income came in at $15.6M, or $0.42 per share

Dollar-weighted annualized yield on debt investments stood at 15.44%

Net realized gains totaled $6.1M despite $19.8M in unrealized losses

Total Revenue
$35.4M
Previous year: $40M
-11.5%
EPS
$0.42
Previous year: $0.46
-8.7%
Yield on Debt Investments
15.44%
Cash and Equivalents
$18.4M
Previous year: $6.9M
+166.0%
Total Assets
$1.03B
Previous year: $1.03B
+0.2%

Runway Growth

Runway Growth

Forward Guidance

Runway Growth anticipates continued selective investment activity and solid distribution coverage, with liquidity support from its credit facility and new capital sources.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong liquidity with $315.4M available
  • Declared Q2 regular and supplemental dividends
  • Completed $40M in new debt commitments in Q2 to-date
  • Repurchase program approved for up to $25M
  • Continued platform integration with BC Partners enhances reach

Challenges Ahead

  • Revenues declined 11.5% YoY
  • Significant $19.8M unrealized investment losses in Q1
  • NAV per share decreased to $13.48
  • Portfolio contraction from $1.08B to $1.00B
  • Earnings growth pressure due to lower fee and interest income