10 Cheap Stocks to Buy Now for Long Term

7. SLR Investment Corp. (NASDAQ:SLRC)

Forward PE Ratio: 8.65  

SLR Investment Corp. (NASDAQ:SLRC) is among the cheap stocks to buy.

TheFly reported on March 27 that Keefe, Bruyette & Woods adjusted its price target on SLRC down to $15 from $16.50 while maintaining a Market Perform rating. The update followed a review of the company’s Q4 results, which the analyst described as a very stable quarter, reflecting consistent performance and minimal volatility in operations according to the firm’s updated financial model.

SLR Investment Corp. (NASDAQ:SLRC) released its financial results for Q4 and full-year 2025, reporting net investment income of $21.6 million, or $0.40 per share, for the fourth quarter. The Board declared a quarterly distribution of $0.41 per share, payable March 27, 2026, to shareholders of record on March 13. As of December 31, 2025, net asset value reached $18.26 per share, reflecting modest growth from the prior quarter and year.

The fourth-quarter performance generated a 10.1% return on equity, underpinned by a diversified private credit portfolio, disciplined investment strategy, and a shift toward direct asset-based lending. For the full year, net investment income totaled $86.9 million, with a strong portfolio positioned for continued activity and opportunistic investments in 2026.

SLR Investment Corp. (NASDAQ:SLRC) is a publicly traded business development company that provides credit and structured investment solutions, primarily senior secured loans and other financing, to U.S. middle‑market companies, aiming to generate income and dividends for shareholders.