GAIN
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Gladstone Investment Corporation (GAIN) closed at $16.82 as of 2026-05-01, trading 51.0% above its 200-week moving average of $11.14. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 45.9% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 86, GAIN is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.43 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1040 weeks of data, GAIN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 4 times. On average, these episodes lasted 47 weeks. Historically, investors who bought GAIN at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +27.5%.
With a market cap of $670 million, GAIN is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.5%. Return on equity stands at 22.2%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 1.1x book value.
Share count has increased 10.9% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 20 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in GAIN would have grown to $813, compared to $815 for the S&P 500. GAIN has returned 11.0% annualized vs 11.1% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -23.6% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: GAIN vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After GAIN Crosses Below the Line?
Across 4 historical episodes, buying GAIN when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +31.8% after 12 months (median +66.0%), compared to +24.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 75% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +33.2% vs +16.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment GAIN crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
GAIN has crossed below its 200-week MA 4 times with an average 1-year return of +27.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2006 | Sep 2006 | 13 | 4.3% | +9.7% | +730.8% |
| Jul 2007 | Sep 2010 | 165 | 74.0% | -40.5% | +717.1% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 22.1% | +73.8% | +323.6% |
| Sep 2020 | Nov 2020 | 7 | 8.8% | +67.1% | +242.3% |
| Average | 47 | — | +27.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GAIN below its 200-week moving average?
No. Gladstone Investment Corporation (GAIN) is currently 51.0% above its 200-week moving average of $11.14. It would need to fall to $11.14 to cross below the line.
What is GAIN's 200-week moving average price?
Gladstone Investment Corporation's 200-week moving average is $11.14 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when GAIN drops below its 200-week moving average?
GAIN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 4 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +27.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 47 weeks on average.
Is GAIN a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about GAIN as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 86 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 4.5%. Return on equity is 22.2%. Price-to-book is 1.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does GAIN compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 20 years, $100 invested in GAIN would have grown to $813, compared to $815 for the S&P 500. That's 11.0% annualized vs 11.1% for the index. GAIN has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does GAIN pay a dividend?
Yes. Gladstone Investment Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 571.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01