PennantPark Investment Corporation (PNNT) Research

PennantPark Investment Corporation operates as a Business Development Company (BDC) and a private equity fund. Its primary focus is on providing direct and mezzanine capital to middle-market companies situated across the United States. The firm deploys capital through a diverse range of instruments, including senior secured loans, mezzanine debt, and various equity stakes (such as common and preferred stock, warrants, and options). It also engages in subordinated debt, first-lien debt, distressed debt securities, and participates in private equity co-investments. PennantPark casts a wide net across numerous sectors. Its portfolio spans traditional industries such as manufacturing, distribution, aerospace, and basic materials; service-oriented sectors like IT, financial, business, and environmental services; and growth areas including technology, telecommunications, healthcare, and energy. It also considers opportunities in real estate, consumer products, media, education, and leisure, among others. The fund typically commits between $10 million and $100 million per portfolio company, covering various layers of the capital structure. For its target companies, it generally looks for an EBITDA ranging from $10 million to $50 million. While the overall investment can be up to $100 million, its specific mezzanine loans, senior secured loans, and similar debt instruments usually fall within the $15 million to $50 million range. Furthermore, PennantPark may engage in non-controlling equity and debt positions.

Market snapshot

Symbol
PNNT
Price
$3.44
Day change
-4.44%
Market cap
$224.6M
P/E ratio
15.93x
52-week range
3.44-7.53
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Next earnings
in 2 months
Analyst price target
$5.00

Peer companies

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Recent insider activity

  • Allorto Richard T JR — P-Purchase (15000 shares) on 2026-03-11
  • Flug Jeffrey — S-Sale (20000 shares) on 2025-12-05
  • Flug Jeffrey — S-Sale (121533 shares) on 2025-12-08
  • Flug Jeffrey — S-Sale (10000 shares) on 2025-12-03
  • Flug Jeffrey — S-Sale (23303 shares) on 2025-12-04

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