Blackstone Secured Lending Fund: Medallia Takes A Toll On Portfolio

Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (BXSL) posted a 0.4% total NAV return in Q1, outperforming the BDC sector median despite notable portfolio headwinds. BXSL trades at a 10% discount to book value and a 13% dividend yield, but faces potential dividend pressure from rising non-accruals and NII pressures. Medallia's writedown drove the largest NAV drop since IPO (excluding COVID), raising questions about portfolio concentration and recurring revenue loan underwriting.