Summary of purchases
According to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Steven B. Klinsky, a director at New Mountain Finance Corp (NASDAQ: NMFC), purchased a total of $3,516,053 worth of the company’s common stock in two trading sessions on March 3 and March 4, 2026. Reported prices for the acquisitions ranged from $7.9426 to $8.1671 per share.
Transaction details
- On March 3, Klinsky acquired 83,498 shares at $7.9426 each and an additional 166,997 shares at $7.9426.
- On March 4, he purchased 62,301 shares at $8.1671 and another 124,604 shares at $8.1671.
Post-transaction holdings
Following these purchases, Klinsky's direct ownership in New Mountain Finance Corp stands at 116,823.91 shares. The filing also lists indirect holdings through multiple trusts - including The Steven B. Klinsky 2008 Long Term Trust, The Steven B. Klinsky Non-GST Exempt Trust, The Steven B. Klinsky 2024 Revocable Trust (three separate trusts labeled "2024 Trust 1," "2024 Trust 2," and "2024 Trust 3"), and shares held indirectly through a trust by an immediate family member. Klinsky disclaims beneficial ownership of those indirectly held shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
Market context and dividend profile
At the time of the filing, NMFC was trading at $8.10, a price that sits close to its 52-week low of $7.52 and follows an 18% decline over the past year. The company's equity currently offers a dividend yield of 15.71%. According to InvestingPro Tips cited in the filing, New Mountain Finance has maintained dividend payments for 16 consecutive years. The filing also notes that InvestingPro provides 3 additional exclusive tips for investors in NMFC.
Recent financial results
New Mountain Finance reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings that produced an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.32, a figure that matched expectations. Revenue for the quarter was $77.38 million, however, falling short of the forecasted $82.53 million and constituting a 6.24% miss. The revenue shortfall is highlighted in the filing as a point of investor attention, with the filing noting that while EPS met expectations, the revenue gap may prompt analysts to reassess forecasts and recommendations.
Takeaways for investors
The Form 4 filing documents a sizable director purchase in New Mountain Finance alongside recent quarterly results that combine an in-line EPS with a revenue miss. The filing provides precise trade dates, share counts, per-share prices, and ownership disclosures that investors and market observers can use when assessing the company’s current capitalization, dividend profile, and recent operating performance.
Note: The article reflects the transactions and financial data as reported in the referenced Form 4 filing and New Mountain Finance Corp's fourth-quarter 2025 results.