GLAD
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Gladstone Capital Corporation (GLAD) closed at $19.26 as of 2026-05-01, trading 3.6% above its 200-week moving average of $18.60. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -2.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 46, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.9x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.88 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1191 weeks of data, GLAD has crossed below its 200-week moving average 20 times. On average, these episodes lasted 13 weeks. Historically, investors who bought GLAD at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +16.8%.
With a market cap of $435 million, GLAD is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 6.8%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 7.2%. The stock trades at 0.9x book value.
Share count has increased 30.1% over three years, indicating dilution. This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 22.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in GLAD would have grown to $387, compared to $1099 for the S&P 500. GLAD has returned 6.1% annualized vs 11.1% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: GLAD vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After GLAD Crosses Below the Line?
Across 20 historical episodes, buying GLAD when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +18.6% after 12 months (median +20.0%), compared to +10.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 53% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +26.4% vs +23.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment GLAD crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
GLAD has crossed below its 200-week MA 20 times with an average 1-year return of +16.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Aug 2007 | 2 | 8.7% | -9.1% | +202.1% |
| Sep 2007 | Oct 2007 | 1 | 0.2% | -6.8% | +193.0% |
| Oct 2007 | Nov 2007 | 4 | 6.0% | -27.6% | +210.5% |
| Dec 2007 | Mar 2010 | 120 | 66.6% | -56.7% | +195.9% |
| May 2010 | Jul 2010 | 12 | 11.6% | +5.0% | +267.9% |
| Aug 2010 | Sep 2010 | 4 | 8.2% | -18.8% | +294.8% |
| Sep 2010 | Sep 2010 | 1 | 0.5% | -28.9% | +269.0% |
| May 2011 | Jan 2012 | 33 | 25.1% | -15.2% | +302.8% |
| Feb 2012 | Feb 2012 | 1 | 1.7% | +20.1% | +335.5% |
| Mar 2012 | Jun 2012 | 14 | 7.0% | +23.3% | +336.6% |
| Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 | 1 | 0.7% | +32.8% | +339.5% |
| Jan 2015 | Feb 2015 | 1 | 0.6% | -9.2% | +268.7% |
| Dec 2015 | Mar 2016 | 12 | 33.8% | +41.8% | +251.1% |
| May 2016 | May 2016 | 3 | 2.0% | +55.9% | +234.4% |
| Jun 2016 | Jun 2016 | 1 | 0.2% | +54.0% | +232.1% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 1 | 5.0% | +59.8% | +167.6% |
| Mar 2020 | Aug 2020 | 21 | 38.4% | +57.5% | +132.0% |
| Aug 2020 | Sep 2020 | 6 | 3.0% | +68.0% | +113.2% |
| Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 | 1 | 1.6% | +73.6% | +112.1% |
| Feb 2026 | Ongoing | 12+ | 12.0% | Ongoing | +6.5% |
| Average | 13 | — | +16.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GLAD below its 200-week moving average?
No. Gladstone Capital Corporation (GLAD) is currently 3.6% above its 200-week moving average of $18.60. It would need to fall to $18.60 to cross below the line.
What is GLAD's 200-week moving average price?
Gladstone Capital Corporation's 200-week moving average is $18.60 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 GLAD drops below its 200-week moving average?
GLAD has crossed below its 200-week moving average 20 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +16.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 13 weeks on average.
Is GLAD a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about GLAD 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 46. Free cash flow yield is 6.8%. Return on equity is 7.2%. Price-to-book is 0.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does GLAD compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 22.8 years, $100 invested in GLAD would have grown to $387, compared to $1099 for the S&P 500. That's 6.1% annualized vs 11.1% for the index. GLAD has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does GLAD pay a dividend?
Yes. Gladstone Capital Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 958.00%.
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