Gladstone Capital (GLAD) Cash Flow: Operating & Free Cash Flow

Gladstone Capital Cash Flow Statement Analysis

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Cash flow statement showing operating, investing, and financing activities for Gladstone Capital Corporation (GLAD) - Annual data in millions USD
Breakdown	FY 2025	FY 2024	FY 2023	FY 2022	FY 2021	FY 2020	FY 2019	FY 2018	FY 2017
Period ending	Sep 2025	Sep 2024	Sep 2023	Sep 2022	Sep 2021	Sep 2020	Sep 2019	Sep 2018	Sep 2017
Operating Activities
Net Income	57.19	94.51	42.67	19.91	84.30	-1.87	19.87	18.65	17.18
Depreciation & Amortization	0.00	1.86	0.00	17.09	-54.47	0.00	-11.49	0.00	-0.36
Change in Working Capital	-2.11	-1.91	1.67	-5.82	4.11	2.42	2.05	1.76	-1.20
Change in Accounts Receivable	0.22	0.18	-3.10	-0.38	0.64	0.35	-0.02	-0.62	0.63
Change in Inventory	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	3.03	0.00	3.33
Change in Accounts Payable	0.18	0.00	2.77	0.73	0.73	0.14	0.80	-0.17	-0.43
Change in Other Working Capital	-2.51	-2.09	0.11	-6.17	2.74	1.93	-1.75	2.54	-4.73
Other Operating Activities	-11.46	-91.22	0.11	13.10	-48.00	-46.64	-1.18	-38.20	-28.50
Net Cash from Operating Activities	-5.49	3.24	-10.86	-76.40	-14.06	-46.09	9.26	-17.80	-12.88
Investing Activities
Purchases of Investments	-401.71	0.00	0.00	-274.90	-181.84	0.00	-147.07	0.00	-112.09
Sales/Maturities of Investments	352.59	0.00	0.00	15.85	15.85	0.00	12.68	0.00	8.24
Net Cash from Investing Activities	-49.12	0.00	0.00	-103.59	-165.99	0.00	-134.39	0.00	-103.85
Financing Activities
Debt Repayment	-402.60	22.80	-243.00	-38.81	15.00	99.91	14.40	38.99	21.70
Common Stock Issued	9.58	11.00	87.39	4.53	26.85	11.66	17.25	21.99	23.70
Dividends Paid	-55.48	-43.14	-35.41	-27.32	-25.97	-25.16	-24.58	-22.80	-21.43
Other Financing Activities	-6.75	7.01	-4.83	-2.04	-3.44	-53.60	-2.58	-23.65	-12.22
Net Cash from Financing Activities	35.56	-2.34	10.15	77.66	12.44	32.81	4.49	14.53	11.74
Summary
Effect of Forex Changes on Cash	0.00	0.00	0.00	259.05	165.99	0.00	134.39	0.00	103.85
Net Change in Cash	30.07	0.90	-0.71	1.26	-1.62	-13.28	13.74	-3.27	-1.14
Cash at Beginning of Period	2.30	1.40	2.11	0.85	2.47	15.75	2.00	5.27	6.15
Cash at End of Period	32.37	2.30	1.40	2.11	0.85	2.47	15.75	2.00	5.01
Free Cash Flow	-5.49	3.24	-10.86	-76.40	-14.06	-46.09	9.26	-17.80	-12.88
Supplemental Disclosures
Interest Paid	19.76	21.76	20.41	12.25	10.90	-	-	-	-

Source: Company financial statements from annual and quarterly filings. Data as of Jun 30, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions About Gladstone Capital Cash Flow

What is Gladstone Capital's free cash flow?

Gladstone Capital had negative free cash flow of $5.49M in fiscal 2025 (fiscal year ended Sep 30, 2025).

Does Gladstone Capital pay dividends or buy back shares?

Yes. In fiscal 2025 Gladstone Capital returned $55.48M in dividends to shareholders, according to its cash flow statement.

What is free cash flow?

Free cash flow is operating cash flow minus capital expenditures. It is the cash a company has left for dividends, buybacks, debt repayment or acquisitions after funding its operations and investment. Full definition