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Tri-Continental Corporation PFD $2.50

TY-P

Tri-Continental Corporation PFD $2.50 NYSE
$43.99 -0.14% (-0.06)

Market Cap $2.46 B
52w High $45.89
52w Low $43.12
Dividend Yield 5.55%
Frequency Quarterly
P/E 0
Volume 225
Outstanding Shares 55.90M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q4-2025 $123.61M $-58.34M $177.7M 143.77% $3.32 $177.7M
Q2-2025 $34.4M $4.13M $76.61M 222.72% $1.45 $0
Q4-2024 $123.19M $4.48M $149.9M 121.68% $2.78 $0
Q2-2024 $84.29M $-3.57M $170.85M 202.69% $3.29 $170.85M
Q4-2023 $57.62M $3.85M $110.89M 192.46% $2.12 $81M

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q4-2025 $186.22K $1.99B $2.44M $1.98B
Q2-2025 $17.44M $1.9B $1.92M $1.9B
Q4-2024 $0 $1.91B $4.31M $1.9B
Q2-2024 $31.97M $1.86B $3.66M $1.86B
Q4-2023 $0 $1.75B $4.42M $1.75B

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q2-2025 $76.61M $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Q4-2024 $149.9M $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Q2-2024 $170.85M $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Q4-2023 $110.89M $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Q2-2023 $142.19M $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

5-Year Trend Analysis

A comprehensive look at Tri-Continental Corporation PFD $2.50's financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.

+ Strengths

The issuer behind TY-P shows a very strong balance sheet, with substantial investment assets, no financial debt, and ample equity. Reported profitability for the latest period is extremely high, likely reflecting strong investment gains. The fund benefits from a long operating history, an experienced management team, and a diversified, flexible investment strategy. The preferred’s cumulative structure and the sizeable equity cushion provide additional structural comfort from a capital standpoint.

! Risks

Key concerns center on the quality and sustainability of earnings, given the unusual income statement (negative or missing expenses and margins above revenue) and the lack of corresponding operating cash flow. The cash flow data are too sparse to judge how reliably portfolio income can fund ongoing distributions, which is critical for preferred holders. As an investment company, the issuer is also inherently exposed to market volatility, interest rate shifts, and competitive pressure from lower-fee products. Finally, the moat is based on reputation and process rather than hard barriers, so prolonged underperformance or strategic missteps could erode its position.

Outlook

Looking ahead, the health of TY-P’s issuer will depend less on traditional industrial growth and more on investment performance, risk management, and the ability to maintain investor confidence in a changing asset management landscape. The conservative balance sheet and long track record are stabilizing factors, suggesting resilience against moderate market stress. However, the unusual financial reporting patterns and absence of clear cash flow visibility introduce uncertainty about how representative the latest results are of normal conditions. The medium-term picture is therefore one of underlying structural strength, tempered by the need for more consistent, transparent financial data and continued competitive execution to fully gauge the preferred’s long-run support.