Blackstone Secured Lending's NAV, Valuation, And Dividend Versus 11 BDC Peers - Part 2 (Includes Calendar Q2 2026 - Q3 2026 Dividend Projections)

Part 2 of this article compares Blackstone Secured Lending Fund's recent dividend per share rates, yield percentages, and several other highly detailed (and useful) dividend sustainability metrics to 11 other BDC peers. BXSL remains cautious regarding 2026 dividend sustainability (along with most peers). Two covered peers already reduced dividends during Q1 2026. A couple more will likely announce cuts during Q2-Q4 2026. A BXSL dividend cut during calendar Q2 2026 is not a foregone conclusion, but the probability of a reduction during 2026 remains likely (analyzing the forward yield curve).