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SAN FRANCISCO, June 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Girard Sharp, LLP, a national investment, securities, and class action firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of: Blue Owl Capital describes itself as "a specialty finance company focused on lending to U.
April net investment activity reached a multi-year low as rising stock valuations and BDC sector weakness prompted a cautious approach and selective BDC purchases. Focused April allocations on Ares Capital, Blue Owl Capital, and Hercules Capital, yielding a 7.5% average on new investments despite sector headwinds. Dividend income set a modest April record at $990, up 3% year-over-year, with BDCs contributing 27% of Q2 year-to-date dividends but facing potential further cuts.
The BDC sector has been hit hard since July 2025. However, I think the tide may be about to turn with a bright future ahead for some companies in the sector. I share which BDC names I think are poised to outperform moving forward.
The market is sleeping on two high-yielding opportunities that trade at deep discounts to fair value. Both companies have strong balance sheets, sound fundamentals, fully covered dividends, and are buying back stock. However, the market has recently sold off both of these opportunities, creating a great buy-the-dip opportunity for long-term-oriented income investors.
More than 1,500 stocks have reported earnings since the current season began in mid-April, and the average stock that has reported has seen an average absolute one-day share price reaction of roughly 7%. The last time we saw earnings vol spike was during the Financial Crisis bear market, when stocks were tanking. This time around, we're seeing earnings vol increase during a strong AI-driven bull market. Tech stocks are seeing record earnings day volatility as investors and traders presumably make snap judgements about AI's future impact on the bottom line.
BDC sector Q1 2026 earnings reveal widespread NAV contractions, impacting both discounted and premium BDCs. Despite NAV declines and negative price reactions, these adjustments are logical and not a signal to exit the BDC space. Price-to-NAV ratios remain attractive, with several BDCs trading at significant discounts post-earnings.
Blue Owl Capital Corporation (OBDC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
OBDC's Q1 earnings miss estimates as lower net investment income hurts results despite reduced expenses and a new $300M share repurchase plan.
The headline numbers for Blue Owl Capital Corporation (OBDC) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Blue Owl Capital Corporation (OBDC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.31 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.35 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.39 per share a year ago.
NEW YORK, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Owl Capital Corporation (NYSE: OBDC) ("OBDC" or the "Company") today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026. FIRST QUARTER 2026 HIGHLIGHTS First quarter GAAP net investment income ("NII") per share of $0.32 First quarter adjusted NII per share(1) of $0.31, as compared with the prior quarter of $0.36 Net asset value per share of $14.41, as compared with $14.81 as of December 31, 2025, primarily reflecting the impact of credit spread widening on the portfolio New investment commitments for the first quarter were $676 million and sales and repayments were $1.5 billion, as compared with $684 million of new investment commitments and $1.4 billion of sales and repayments for the three months ended December 31, 2025 Investments on non-accrual represented 2.0% and 1.0% of the portfolio at cost and fair value, respectively, as compared with 2.3% and 1.1% as of December 31, 2025 In January, Moody's upgraded OBDC to Baa2 given their view on OBDC's credit profile and liability management "OBDC's credit performance remains strong, with no new non‑accruals and steady borrower performance," said Craig W.
The Putnam BDC Income ETF (NYSE:PBDC) was designed to give yield-hungry investors a one-ticket basket of business development companies.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
The April/May 2026 Ben Graham All-Star Value Dogs list highlights 14 'safer,' fair-priced large-cap value stocks with robust, reliable dividends. Analyst forecasts project average net gains of 39.88% by April/May 2027 for the top ten yielding GASV stocks, with risk profiles generally below market average. Dividend safety is emphasized: 27 of 71 GASV names are 'safer' by free cash flow, but only 14 are both 'safer' and fairly priced for immediate purchase.
I see compelling alpha in energy, transportation, and private credit, driven by accelerating economic growth and cyclical value rotation. Energy stocks, as tracked by XLE, have retraced war-driven gains, offering attractive entry points for growth-focused investors. Transportation indicators and manufacturing data confirm restocking and pricing power, supporting bullish positioning in names like ODFL, UNP, and IYT.
The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio reached all-time highs in account value, profitability, and dividend income, now yielding 7.86% with an 11% yield on cost. I maintain a disciplined approach, emphasizing income and risk mitigation, with no position above 5% or sector above 20%, and continue to reinvest dividends. Recent additions include Blue Owl Capital Corporation, acquired at a 20% NAV discount and a 12.81% yield, reflecting confidence despite sector fears.
It is so good to be an income investor. In times like these, when the future asset prices are very uncertain, I can simply enjoy the stability and predictability that come from my portfolio cash flows. This market environment has barely increased my stress level; instead, it has created a better playground to cherry-pick higher-yielding names.
Blue Owl Capital (OBDC) is rated Buy, while Ares Capital (ARCC) is downgraded to Hold, reflecting valuation asymmetry despite similar credit quality. OBDC trades at a ~27% discount to NAV versus ARCC's ~9%, yet underlying credit risk and non-accruals remain comparable between the two. OBDC's Q4 non-accruals were 1.1%, below ARCC's 1.2%, and asset sales at 99.7% of carrying value support mark credibility.
Rates are stuck, and most high-yield investors are positioned all wrong. I provide a detailed sector-by-sector breakdown of exactly where smart money is moving right now, including specific blue-chip picks trading at deep discounts. I also detail my disciplined capital recycling approach to accelerate my income and total return compounding in the current environment.
BDCs have fallen out of favor. Given the elevated risks (at least as suggested by headlines), most durable income investors consider only top-quality BDC picks. While this coincides with my philosophy, the issue is that the return potential is automatically lower here.
I spotlight 35 low-priced Dividend Power 'dogs' with robust yields and reasonable valuations, emphasizing six 'safer' picks where free cash flow covers dividends. Analyst forecasts project 41.67% to 96.55% net gains for the top ten Dividend Power stocks by April 2027, with an average estimated return of 59.49%. All 35 Dividend Power stocks show annual dividends from $1,000 invested exceeding their single share prices, underscoring attractive yield-to-price dynamics.
Magic Empire Global (NASDAQ: MEGL - Get Free Report) and Blue Owl Capital (NYSE: OBDC - Get Free Report) are both finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, risk, institutional ownership and earnings. Insider and Institutional Ownership 0.5% of
Currently, BDCs provide very high-yield opportunities. The fact that additional interest rate cuts are unlikely to happen this year should theoretically support the existing levels. Yet for most BDCs, the damage has already been done.
The April 2026 GASV list highlights 14 fair-priced, 'safer' mid-to-large-cap value stocks with strong dividend profiles and positive free-cash-flow-yields. Top ten GASV stocks are projected to deliver average net gains of 43.98% by April 2027, with yields ranging from 7.47% to 13.59%. All top-ten GASV stocks are ideally priced, with dividends from $1K invested exceeding their share prices, though some financials fund dividends with borrowed money.
Blue Owl Capital Corporation (NYSE: OBDC - Get Free Report)'s share price reached a new 52-week low on Tuesday. The company traded as low as $10.64 and last traded at $10.71, with a volume of 15447 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $10.89. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several research analysts recently issued reports
NEW YORK, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Owl Capital Corporation (NYSE: OBDC) ("OBDC") today announced it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 after market close. OBDC invites all interested persons to its webcast / conference call on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
In February, I focused almost exclusively on beaten-down BDCs like Ares Capital, Owl Rock Capital, and Hercules Capital amid macroeconomic turmoil. The portfolio's average yield on cost for new investments was approximately 7.5%, with $65 in annual net dividend income added—below my informal monthly target. Dividend income reached a February record of $533, up 5% YoY, but BDCs now account for 27% of YTD dividends, raising concerns about potential dividend cuts.
A wave of negative headlines and mounting pressures has created a sudden panic in the private credit industry, leaving massive discounts in its wake. Declining net investment income and tightening spreads have forced dividend cuts, but this disruption is masking a rare, golden buying opportunity. While some management teams are failing to show confidence in their own books, triggering severe credit rating downgrades, others are eating their own cooking and rewarding shareholders.
OBDC trades below industry valuation as strong income growth, high yield, and strategic deals aim to offset rising debt and expense pressures.
In Q1, the narrative that we had at the start of the year has completely changed. The market has stopped chatting about new record highs and started to dig deep to find areas of shelter. The 11%+ yield territory is probably the last thing that would come to retirement income investors' minds when thinking about protection.
Two popular BDCs offer sky-high yields and deep discounts to NAV after the recent sector-wide sell-off. One is a very attractive "Buy," while I am avoiding the other one. I detail how to sort the wheat from the chaff when analyzing deep value BDC opportunities like GBDC and FSK.
I see compelling value in floating-rate preferred shares and baby bonds, especially as credit spreads widen and many now trade at discounts to call value. Recent market volatility and higher interest rates have created attractive entry points in select REITs, BDCs, preferred shares, and baby bonds. I've allocated a significant portion of my portfolio to preferred shares and baby bonds in March 2026.
There is no shortage of BDC bear arguments. Yet, as a BDC bull, I have to say that, arguably, the most critical risk remains overlooked. In the article I discuss this risk in detail (it might make you bearish).
Blue Owl Capital's stock has plummeted over the past year. It's struggling with declining interest rates and problems at a related fund.
I see recent credit risk repricing as excessively aggressive and overblown, creating potential opportunity. Market reactions often swing violently when sentiment shifts, lacking balanced or rational repricing. Current drawdowns are being fueled by any available argument, logical or not, amplifying volatility.
There is a lot of noise in the financial news. Often, sentiment will make a mountain out of an anthill. There will be real challenges; have a plan to deal with them.
Ladder Capital and Blue Owl Capital Corp. offer high yields of 9.4% and 13.5%, trading at significant discounts to book value. LADR is internally managed, prioritizes credit discipline, and expects ROE to rise to 9% this year as lending accelerates and balance sheet deployment increases. Blue Owl Capital has a diversified, mostly first-lien portfolio, low non-accruals, and improving borrower fundamentals, with valuation at 0.75x NAV and visible earnings expansion potential.
We take a look at the action in business development companies through the second week of March and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. The BDC sector underperformed amid market volatility, with CION notably weak due to a -5.1% Q4 total NAV return. Median BDC valuations remain in distressed territory, only historically lower during recessions.
Blue Owl Capital Corporation (OBDC) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Many BDCs already have cut their dividends by an average of 20%. Some of those that are still holding their dividend untouched could likely preserve such levels going forward. However, there are several high-quality names out there, which I doubt would be able to sustain the current dividends going forward.
ACCO, ATR and OBDC have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on March 20th, 2026.
Select BDCs are deeply oversold, offering high-quality opportunities with attractive yields and significant discounts, without requiring aggressive risk-taking. Current sector-wide discounts are rare and present compelling entry points, as much of the recent selloff is driven by irrelevant factors. Deeper value BDCs in the lowest valuation quartile carry higher risk but also greater upside, demanding careful, small-position sizing.
We dismantle the "Private Credit Crisis" headlines to reveal what OWL is actually doing with its $300B in AUM. Why market irrationality is the ultimate catalyst for securing high-yield cash flow in your portfolio. Superior Credit Quality: OBDC's 1.1% non-accruals are actually outperforming industry stalwarts like ARCC.
Blue Owl Technology Finance's portfolio is heavily exposed to software borrowers financed using annualized recurring revenue, a lending strategy now facing skepticism as artificial intelligence reshapes the industry.
Private credit and BDCs are under sector-specific pressure, not part of a broader fixed income risk-off trade. Recent negative sentiment is driven by liquidity events, failed mergers, and redemption pressures in major private credit funds. Unlisted BDCs like Blue Owl, Blackstone, and Blackrock have faced elevated redemption requests, exceeding or gating withdrawal limits.
Two high-quality, high-yields have seen their valuations compressed despite maintaining strong underlying fundamentals. Both are generating per-share growth in addition to offering huge yields that appear sustainable for the foreseeable future. The SpaceX IPO and continued strong fundamentals could be major catalysts for TRIN and OTF.
Dividend investors often rely on backward-looking metrics. But AI could disrupt many “safe” dividend businesses. The article explains why this risk is still widely overlooked.
Top ten large cap value (GASV) stocks are forecasted to deliver an average 38.12% net gain by mid-March 2027, with yields up to 13.03%. Analyst targets suggest the five lowest-priced, highest-yield GASV stocks could outperform, offering an 18.5% higher gain than the top ten as a group. Fourteen of twenty-nine 'safer' lowest-priced GASV stocks are currently buyable, with seven meeting the ideal dividend-to-price criteria for fair value.
System-wide BDC dividend cuts have already started. Even high-quality names have not been isolated from this. While we have still many cuts in front of us, we have to separate interest rate driven cuts from those that stem from aggressive risk taking.
Now is a great time to be an income investor, with market sentiment driving down stock prices to deep value range. I highlight two such names with double-digit dividend yields and material discounts to book value. Both have diversified income streams and have potential for strong total returns.
Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC lifted its position in Blue Owl Capital Corporation (NYSE: OBDC) by 168.2% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 102,307 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 64,159
