New Mountain Finance Q4 EPS $0.32 Meets Estimates as Revenues Drop 15%
New Mountain Finance reported Q4 adjusted EPS of $0.32, matching consensus, on revenues of $77.4 million, down from $91.2 million a year earlier and missing estimates by 1.8%. Shares have slid 12.2% year-to-date versus a 0.1% S&P 500 decline, reflecting its failure to beat revenue targets in four consecutive quarters.
1. Q4 Earnings and EPS
New Mountain Finance delivered adjusted earnings of $0.32 per share for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, in line with analyst consensus and representing a 1.6% positive surprise on non-recurring adjustments compared with expectations.
2. Revenue Performance Declines
Revenue totaled $77.4 million, down 15.1% from $91.2 million in the prior year period and missing the consensus forecast by 1.8%, marking the fourth straight quarter without a revenue beat.
3. Share Price Underperformance
The stock has declined approximately 12.2% since the start of 2026, significantly underperforming the S&P 500’s 0.1% drop, driven by recurring misses on top-line targets and cautious investor sentiment.
4. Outlook and Estimate Trends
Consensus for the coming quarter stands at $0.32 EPS on $76.99 million in revenue, with full-year estimates of $1.26 EPS on $302.49 million. The Financial – SBIC & Commercial industry rank sits in the bottom 44%, underscoring sector headwinds.