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There is a principle I have followed for 30 years in this business. When the smartest credit team on the planet starts aggressively buying a beaten-down asset class they understand better than anyone alive, you do not sit on your hands and debate whether the timing is perfect.
Oaktree Specialty Lending remains rated 'Hold' due to persistent high non-accruals and sub-optimal credit quality. OCSL trades at a 23% discount to NAV, reflecting elevated credit risk and recent dividend cuts. The BDC lowered its regular dividend by 25% but paid a supplemental dividend of $0.04, which lowered the effective dividend cut to 15%.
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.
Oaktree Specialty Lending provides tailored credit and capital solutions to middle-market companies across North America.
Oaktree Specialty Lending has been a structural underperformer for quite some time. The recent earnings report did not change anything. While the NAV dropped significantly and the dividend got cut yet again (as I predicted), I think that the actual situation is not that pessimistic.
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (OCSL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.38 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.36 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.45 per share a year ago.
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (NASDAQ:OCSL) (“Oaktree Specialty Lending” or the “Company”), a specialty finance company, today announced its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026. Financial Highlights for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2026 Total investment income was $70.4 million ($0.80 per share) for the second fiscal quarter of 2026 as compared to $75.1 million ($0.85 per share) for the first fiscal quarter of 2026. Adjusted.
Capitol Federal Financial (CFFN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.16 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.17 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.12 per share a year ago.
Shares of Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp. (NASDAQ: OCSL - Get Free Report) have earned a consensus recommendation of "Reduce" from the six analysts that are covering the company, MarketBeat reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation and five have issued a hold recommendation on the company. The average 1-year price
On April 14, 2026, Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (OCSL) shares rose 3.1% today, bringing the current price to $12.41. The stock has traded in a 52-week range b
I have gathered 20 BDC short interest statistics. What I found out surprised me - i.e., my top (quality) BDC picks are among the most shorted ones. In the article I've unpacked this situation and explained the potential drivers from the short sellers' perspective.
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.
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (NASDAQ:OCSL) (“Oaktree Specialty Lending” or the “Company”) today announced that it will report its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026 before the opening of the Nasdaq Global Select Market on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Management will host a conference call to discuss the results on the same day at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time / 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time. The conference call may be accessed by dialing (800.
Retirement income portfolios should prioritize meaningful dividend yields to avoid principal drawdown. Predictable and frequent cash flows, ideally monthly, are essential for reliable retirement income. Stress-free investments are key to minimizing worry during adverse economic conditions and avoiding income cuts.
Ponce Financial Group (NASDAQ: PDLB - Get Free Report) and Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ: OCSL - Get Free Report) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, profitability, valuation and institutional ownership. Profitability This table compares Ponce
Oaktree Specialty Lending trades at its steepest discount to NAV, now 32.88%, offering potential upside if the gap narrows. OCSL maintains a 14.63% dividend yield with a $0.40 per share quarterly payout, but dividend coverage is tight at 105%, leaving little margin for slippage. Portfolio diversification is healthy, with a 23% exposure to software & services, which the market sees as a risk from possible AI-driven disruption.
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).
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp. (NASDAQ: OCSL - Get Free Report) shares hit a new 52-week low during trading on Friday after JPMorgan Chase and Co. lowered their price target on the stock from $13.50 to $10.50. JPMorgan Chase and Co. currently has a neutral rating on the stock. Oaktree Specialty Lending traded as low as $11.09
3i Group (OTCMKTS:TGOPY - Get Free Report) and Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ: OCSL - Get Free Report) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability and risk. Dividends 3i Group pays an annual dividend
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.
High-quality BDCs warrant selective buying, but indiscriminate accumulation exposes investors to hidden portfolio risks and potential impairments. Weighted average portfolio metrics, like interest coverage and LTV, can mask concentrated risks in smaller, weaker holdings. Valuations of portfolio companies, especially SaaS, often rely on intangible assets with questionable recovery values in distress scenarios.
