Equus Total Return, Inc. (EQS) — SEC Filings
Equus Total Return, Inc. (EQS) — 31 SEC filings. Latest: 8-K (May 4, 2026). Includes 17 8-K, 6 10-Q, 2 10-Q/A.
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Overview
Equus Total Return, Inc. (EQS) is a publicly traded company tracked on ReadTheFiling. The most recent enriched filing is a 10-Q/A filed on Dec 18, 2025: EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC. (EQS) filed an amended 10-Q/A for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, solely to add Inline XBRL tagging, with no other changes to the original filing. The company reported a significant increase in net assets resulting from operations, reaching $11.89 million for the nine
Sentiment Summary
Across 31 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 1 bullish, 4 bearish, 26 neutral. The dominant filing sentiment for Equus Total Return, Inc. is neutral.
Filing Type Overview
Equus Total Return, Inc. (EQS) has filed 17 8-K, 2 10-Q/A, 6 10-Q, 2 DEF 14A, 2 10-K, 2 SC 13G/A with the SEC between Feb 2024 to May 2026.
Filings by Year
Recent SEC Filings (31)
Risk Profile
Risk Assessment: Of EQS's 30 recent filings, 5 were flagged as high-risk, 2 as medium-risk, and 23 as low-risk. The overall risk profile suggests relatively low risk with generally favorable filings.
Financial Highlights
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $1,051,000 |
| Net Income | N/A |
| EPS | N/A |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.18 |
| Cash Position | $329,000 |
| Operating Margin | N/A |
| Total Assets | $31,401,000 |
| Total Debt | $4,897,000 |
Key Executives
- Bradley L. Radoff
- Howard Todd Horberg
Industry Context
EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC. operates as a non-diversified Business Development Company (BDC) focused on the energy sector. The BDC landscape generally involves providing capital to small and mid-sized companies, often through debt and equity. However, EQS's extreme concentration in the Energy sector, particularly through control investments, differentiates it and exposes it to sector-specific risks and opportunities.
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Key Numbers
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Net increase in net assets from operations | $11.89M | For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, up from -$0.135M in 2022 |
| Net unrealized appreciation of portfolio securities | $15.00M | For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, significantly higher than $2.50M in 2022 |
| Total investments in portfolio securities at fair value | $33.05M | As of September 30, 2023, up from $15.65M at December 31, 2022 |
| Net asset value per share | $3.49 | As of September 30, 2023, up from $2.61 at December 31, 2022 |
| Percentage of net assets in Energy sector | 70.1% | As of September 30, 2023, indicating high concentration |
| Total expenses | $3.19M | For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, up from $2.64M in 2022 |
| Return on net asset value | 33.72% | For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, a significant increase from -0.37% in 2022 |
| Temporary cash investments | $17.99M | As of September 30, 2023, up from $5.99M at December 31, 2022 |
| Net decrease in net assets from operations | $(9,627) thousand | for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $7,077 thousand increase in 2023 |
| Net unrealized depreciation of portfolio securities | $(9,000) thousand | for the three months ended September 30, 2024, a reversal from $8,200 thousand appreciation in 2023 |
| Percentage of total investments in Energy sector | 93.4% | as of September 30, 2024, indicating high concentration risk |
| Fair value of control investments | $37,500 thousand | as of September 30, 2024, down from $40,853 thousand at December 31, 2023 |
| Total investment income | $334 thousand | for the three months ended September 30, 2024, up from $42 thousand in 2023 |
| Net investment loss | $(683) thousand | for the three months ended September 30, 2024 |
| Shares of common stock outstanding | 13,586,173 | as of September 30, 2024 |
Forward-Looking Statements
- {"claim":"Bradley L. Radoff will maintain his significant stake in Equus Total Return, Inc. for the foreseeable future.","entity":"Bradley L. Radoff","targetDate":"December 31, 2024","confidence":"medium"}
- {"claim":"Howard Todd Horberg will maintain a passive investment stance in Equus Total Return, Inc.","entity":"Howard Todd Horberg","targetDate":"December 31, 2024","confidence":"high"}
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the latest SEC filings for Equus Total Return, Inc. (EQS)?
Equus Total Return, Inc. has 31 recent SEC filings from Feb 2024 to May 2026, including 17 8-K, 6 10-Q, 2 10-Q/A. Each filing includes an AI-generated plain-English summary.
What is the overall sentiment of EQS filings?
Across 31 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 1 bullish, 4 bearish, 26 neutral. The dominant sentiment is neutral.
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What are the key financial highlights for Equus Total Return, Inc.?
Key financial highlights from Equus Total Return, Inc.'s most recent 10-Q include metrics such as revenue, net income, EPS, and debt ratios. Visit the filing detail page for the full breakdown.
What is the investment thesis for EQS?
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Who are the key executives at Equus Total Return, Inc.?
Key executives identified across Equus Total Return, Inc.'s filings include Bradley L. Radoff, Howard Todd Horberg.
What are the main risk factors for Equus Total Return, Inc. stock?
Of EQS's 30 assessed filings, 5 were flagged high-risk, 2 medium-risk, and 23 low-risk.
What are recent predictions and forward guidance from Equus Total Return, Inc.?
Recent forward-looking statements from Equus Total Return, Inc. include guidance on {"claim":"Bradley L. Radoff will maintain his significant stake in Equus Total Return, Inc. for the foreseeable future." and 1 other predictions.