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Saratoga Investment Non-GAAP EPS of $0.46 misses by $0.03, revenue of $31.1M misses by $0.37M (SAR:NYSE)

Saratoga Investment (SAR) reported Q2 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.46, missing estimates by $0.03. Revenue was $31.1M, up 1.5% year-over-year but $0.37M below expectations. NII yield was 8.0% of average net asset value.

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Published Oct 6, 2026, 8:08 PM UTC
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Primary signal
$SAR
Bearish
medium confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
6/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$SARBearishMed
01

Why it matters

The earnings miss could trigger a modest sell‑off, but the company's high NII yield of 8.0% may provide support.

02

Market read

Earnings miss for a small‑cap REIT; likely short‑term price impact with limited broader market relevance.

03

What to watch

Potential upside from upcoming asset acquisitions or dividend yield that may offset short‑term earnings disappointment.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 7/10Timing: after‑hours release

Background

Saratoga Investment Corp (NYSE: SAR) released its Q2 2026 earnings via a press release.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$SARBearishMedium confidence
Context

Q2 Non‑GAAP EPS of $0.46 missed expectations by $0.03 and revenue of $31.1M missed by $0.37M.

Expected impact

likely downward pressure as investors price in the earnings shortfall

Evidence & confidence

The miss is modest but material for a small‑cap REIT; market typically reacts negatively to EPS and revenue shortfalls.

Market effects

Sector

May weigh on other small‑cap REITs if the miss signals broader sector pressure.

Regional

Limited to U.S. equity markets; no broader regional effect.

Global

Minimal global impact.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If the miss is within analyst expectations, the stock could rebound on a short‑cover rally.

Key entities

  • company
    Saratoga Investment Corp

    U.S. listed REIT reporting Q2 results.

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