Manhattan Bridge Capital Misses Q1 Earnings Estimates

Credit services provider reports $0.11 EPS, missing analyst forecasts of $0.12.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 1:23pm

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Manhattan Bridge Capital (NASDAQ:LOAN), a New York-based credit services provider, reported its first quarter 2026 earnings results on Thursday. The company reported earnings per share of $0.11, missing the $0.12 consensus estimate by $0.01. Manhattan Bridge Capital's net margin was 58.97% and it had a return on equity of 11.81% for the quarter.

Why it matters

As a publicly traded business development company (BDC), Manhattan Bridge Capital's quarterly earnings are closely watched by investors to gauge the performance and growth of its short-term bridge loan and debt financing operations. The company's ability to meet or exceed analyst expectations is a key indicator of its financial health and operational efficiency.

The details

Manhattan Bridge Capital reported $0.11 earnings per share for the first quarter, falling short of the $0.12 per share that analysts had forecast. The company's net margin was 58.97% and it had a return on equity of 11.81% for the quarter.

  • Manhattan Bridge Capital reported its Q1 2026 earnings results on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

The players

Manhattan Bridge Capital

A publicly traded business development company (BDC) that specializes in providing short-term bridge loans and debt financing to small and medium-sized businesses across the United States.

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The takeaway

Manhattan Bridge Capital's earnings miss highlights the challenges faced by BDCs in the current economic environment, as they navigate rising interest rates, market volatility, and competition for quality borrowers. Investors will be closely watching the company's future performance and its ability to adapt its financing strategies to maintain profitability.