Should you buy GLAD stock?
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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Gladstone Capital Corporation (GLAD) as a Sell Candidate with a technical score of -1.13 on its -10 to +10 scale. This is a downgrade from Hold in the previous daily evaluation.
- Sell signal since
- Price since signal Flat 0.00%
- 3-month trend forecast Up 0.72%
- 9.06% TTM dividend yield
- Strong operating margin of 71.7%
- High gross margin of 68.7%
Weaker technical forecast for Gladstone Capital Corporation as stock downgraded to Sell Candidate
(Market data through Aug 10, 2026)
The Gladstone Capital Corporation stock price fell by -1.27% on the last day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026) from $19.73 to $19.48. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 0.95% from a day low at $19.36 to a day high of $19.54. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a 2.36% gain for the last 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day along with the stock, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the stock. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -46 thousand shares and in total, 138 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $2.68 million.
The stock is moving within a horizontal trend and further movements within this trend can be expected. Given the current horizontal trend, you can expect Gladstone Capital Corporation stock with a 90% probability to be traded between $18.67 and $20.38 at the end of this 3-month period. A break of a horizontal trend is often followed by a large increase in the volume, and stocks seldom manage to go directly from the bottom of a trend up to the top. Stocks turning up in the middle of a horizontal trend are therefore considered to be potential runners.
GLAD Signals & Forecast
The Gladstone Capital Corporation stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock, but the stock has a general sell signal from the relation between the two signals where the long-term average is above the short-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $19.26 and $19.31. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Friday, August 07, 2026, and so far it has fallen -1.27%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell together with the price during the last trading day and this reduces the overall risk as volume should follow the price movements.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Gladstone Capital Corporation stock
Gladstone Capital Corporation finds support from accumulated volume at $19.35 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the stock moved $0.184 (0.95%) between high and low. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.51%.
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (GLAD) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 11th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect Gladstone Capital Corporation to open at $19.46, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $19.25 and $19.71, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.460 (+/-2.39%) up or down from last closing price. If Gladstone Capital Corporation takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.39% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $19.51 (0.15%) than the support at $19.35 (0.67%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Dividend Warning For GLAD
Dividend coming up for GLAD: Ex-dividend date (Tuesday 18th August, 2026) is 6 days away. The dividend is $0.150.Is Gladstone Capital Corporation stock A Buy?
Gladstone Capital Corporation holds several negative signals and we believe that it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We, therefore, hold a negative evaluation of this stock. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Hold to a Sell candidate.
Current score:
-1.127
Sell Candidate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - $19.46 ( 0.0962%).
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GLAD Performance
Trading levels for GLAD
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 19.65 | 0.85% |
| R2 | 19.57 | 0.487% |
| R1 | 19.53 | 0.264% |
| Price | 19.48 | |
| S1 | 19.39 | -0.457% |
| S2 | 19.35 | -0.679% |
| S3 | 19.28 | -1.04% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 19.70 | 1.13% |
| R2 | 19.55 | 0.359% |
| R1 | 19.51 | 0.154% |
| Price | 19.48 | |
| S1 | 19.35 | -0.667% |
| S2 | 18.96 | -2.67% |
| S3 | 18.95 | -2.72% |
GLAD Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 14, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.150 | 0.743% |
| 2 | Jul 14, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | $0.150 | 0.743% |
| 3 | Jul 14, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | $0.150 | 0.743% |
| 4 | Jun 23, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.150 | 0.784% |
| 5 | Apr 14, 2026 | May 20, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | $0.150 | 0.784% |
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