Carlson Capital, L.P. — a stated roughly 10 percent owner of Runway Growth Finance Corp (NASDAQ:RWAY) — sold 560,105 shares of common stock on April 9, 2026, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The shares disposed of were sold at $6.59 per share, producing an aggregate transaction value of about $3.69 million.
Following the disposition, Carlson Capital directly holds 3,885,000 shares of Runway Growth Finance. The Form 4 shows that the transaction references per share prices ranging from $6.59 to $6.64.
Market context around the trade highlights pressure on RWAY. The stock is trading near its 52-week low of $6.42 and has declined 27 percent over the past six months. At the same time, Runway Growth Finance continues to offer a substantial dividend yield of 36.5 percent and a reported price-to-earnings ratio of 7.11.
Runway’s recent operating and financial developments provide additional context. The company completed the acquisition of SWK Holdings Corporation for a total consideration of $249 million, which consisted of $75.5 million in Runway Growth shares and $173.5 million in cash. Runway Growth Capital LLC contributed an additional $9 million to SWK stockholders as part of the transaction.
On the earnings front, Runway Growth Finance reported net investment income per share of $0.32 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, a decline from the prior quarter. The company also missed analyst expectations on both earnings and revenue, reporting an EPS of $0.32 and total investment income of $30 million, each of which fell short of forecasts.
Analysts have reacted to these developments with adjustments to coverage and targets. Clear Street maintained a Hold rating and a $10.00 price target, pointing to concerns around dividend coverage. Lucid Capital Markets reduced its price target from $11.00 to $10.00 but left its Buy rating intact, and revised its year-end 2026 net asset value per share estimate to $13.56.
Separately, InvestingPro analysis referenced in the filing notes that RWAY appears undervalued at current levels and points users to a Pro Research Report available for this name and more than 1,400 U.S. equities. That assessment sits alongside the facts of the insider sale, the recent acquisition, and the quarterly shortfall in income and earnings.
Summary
Carlson Capital reduced its Runway Growth Finance stake by 560,105 shares on April 9, 2026, selling at $6.59 per share for approximately $3.69 million and retaining 3,885,000 shares. The sale occurs as Runway trades near a 52-week low, offers a high dividend yield, completed a $249 million acquisition of SWK Holdings, and reported weaker quarterly results that missed forecasts.
Key points
- Carlson Capital sold 560,105 RWAY shares on April 9, 2026 at $6.59 per share, totaling about $3.69 million, and now directly holds 3,885,000 shares.
- Runway Growth Finance completed its $249 million acquisition of SWK Holdings, combining share consideration of $75.5 million with $173.5 million in cash and a $9 million contribution from Runway Growth Capital LLC.
- Runway reported net investment income per share of $0.32 for Q4 fiscal 2025 and total investment income of $30 million, missing analyst expectations; dividend yield stands at 36.5 percent and the P/E ratio is 7.11.
Risks and uncertainties
- Share-price weakness - RWAY trades near its 52-week low and has fallen 27 percent over six months, reflecting market volatility in the company.
- Financial performance - Recent quarterly net investment income and total investment income missed forecasts, raising uncertainty about near-term earnings and dividend coverage.
- Analyst reassessment - Adjustments to price targets and outlooks by analysts indicate differing views on valuation and recovery prospects.