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Saratoga Investment: Q2 AUM Rises To $1.15 Billion With $37.1 Million Of Net Originations

Saratoga Investment reported Q2 2027 AUM of $1.15B, up 2.1% sequentially. Net originations were $37.1M, with total investment income rising 2% YoY to $31.2M. Net investment income was $7.3M, or $0.45 per share. NAV was $352.6M, or $22.15 per share. The company repurchased 444,124 shares and declared Q3 dividends of $0.75 per share.

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Published Oct 11, 2026, 9:06 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$SARBullishMed
01

Why it matters

The Q2 report provides the first disclosed figures for the quarter, highlighting modest AUM growth, net originations, and a new $85M‑$120.8M baby‑bond issuance to refinance debt. The share repurchase and zero non‑accruals improve NAV per share.

02

Market read

First‑report quarterly data for SAR offers actionable insight for BDC and private credit investors.

03

What to watch

Non‑accrual investments are now zero, improving portfolio quality.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: post‑market release today

Background

Saratoga Investment Corp (SAR) is a publicly traded business development company focused on private credit investments.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$SARBullishHigh confidence
Context

Q2 2027 results show AUM up 2.1% to $1.15B, net originations $37.1M and a $85M baby‑bond issuance.

Expected impact

likely modest upside as investors price in higher AUM and fresh capital, offset by share repurchase dilution.

Evidence & confidence

First‑report quarterly numbers with AUM expansion and capital raise provide fresh data; BDCs often trade on NAV and distribution outlook.

Market effects

Sector

Signals resilience in private credit amid broader market pressure, may buoy other BDCs.

Regional

U.S. BDC sector sees modest support.

Global

Limited to U.S. private credit investors.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

AUM growth is modest; higher debt issuance could pressure future distributions.

Key entities

  • company
    Saratoga Investment Corp

    Public BDC reporting Q2 2027 results.

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