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We take a look at the action in business development companies through the third week of May and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. BDCs were lower on the week, with PSEC hit by a dividend cut and OTF rebounding after prior software loan-driven losses. Q1 BDC results show no significant systemic deterioration; average total NAV return was flat, but dispersion remains wide across names.
Capital Southwest trading significantly above NAV is a massive competitive advantage, allowing it to issue highly accretive equity. The Circle of Virtue: Selling stock at +$20 to fund $16 NAV assets creates instant earnings growth. CSWC generated a massive $0.59 in NAV accretion over the past year simply by issuing equity at a premium.
Hercules Capital (HTGC) now trades at 1.2x NAV, offering a compelling entry point for income-focused investors. HTGC maintains a robust, internally managed portfolio with a 12% dividend yield, supported by stable net investment income and disciplined underwriting. Recent valuation compression reflects market concerns over AI-driven disruption in software, but only a third of HTGC's portfolio is exposed.
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC) today declared a quarterly dividend to holders of common stock of $0.05 per share payable on July 9, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 16, 2026. About Belden Belden Inc. delivers complete connection solutions that unlock untold possibilities for our customers, their customers and the world. We advance ideas and technologies that enable a safer, smarter and more prosperous future. Throughout our 120+ year hist.
MISSION WOODS, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. (NYSE: PSBD) (“PSBD” or the “Company”), an externally managed business development company, today announced that the Company's board of directors authorized an increase and extension of the Company's previously established open-market share repurchase program (the “Repurchase Program”). Under the increased and extended Repurchase Program, the board of directors authorized the Company to repurchase an additional $30 million of.
On May 20, 2026, Belden Inc (BDC) shares rose 3.5% today, closing at $105.51. Over the past month, the stock has experienced a significant decline of 19.9%, wit
Blue Owl Technology Finance is a tech-focused BDC trading at a deep 33% discount to NAV amid portfolio headwinds. OTF's 12.7% dividend yield is not currently covered by adjusted net investment income, relying instead on spillover income. Net realized losses and software sector exposure have pressured NAV and returns, but management continues to deploy capital into new investments.
Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global provider of complete connection solutions, is proud to release its 2025 Sustainability Report: Connecting What Matter
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global provider of complete connection solutions, is proud to release its 2025 Sustainability Report: Connecting What Matters Most. The report highlights the company's significant strides toward meeting its environmental, social and governance goals. Belden first defined its sustainability goals in 2021, setting 12 clear objectives to be achieved by the end of 2025. This year's report marks the successful conclusion of the company's.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”), a business development company (Nasdaq: GBDC), announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of $500 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.250% notes due 2031 (the “Notes”). The Notes will mature on June 1, 2031 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at the Company's option at any time prior to May 1, 2031, at par plus a “make-whole” premium, and thereafter at par. Wells Fargo Securitie.
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Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.
The heavy selling pressure might have exhausted for Belden (BDC) as it is technically in oversold territory now. In addition to this technical measure, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher indicates that the stock is ripe for a trend reversal.
Crescent Capital BDC trades near a 52-week low, offering a 13% yield and a deep 0.61x price-to-book discount. CCAP's first-lien-heavy, diversified portfolio and recent management fee reductions support strong NII-to-dividend coverage at 113.5%. Nonaccruals rose to 3.6% of portfolio value, mainly in healthcare, but management actively manages these with meaningful control.
Belden (BDC) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
We take a look at the action in business development companies through the second week of May and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. BDCs underperformed the income market, with several names near 1-year lows despite stable NAV returns and manageable non-accruals across the sector. Q1 median total NAV return is -0.2%, indicating sector resilience despite credit spread pressures, especially in software portfolios.
LIEN reported strong Q1 earnings, with a portfolio fair value of $364M across 40 companies. I see steady NAV per share growth projected through Q1 2026, reaching $13.33. LIEN offers a compelling dividend yield of approximately 13.8% based on the latest $0.34/share distribution.
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.
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (NASDAQ:LIEN) is a publicly traded Business Development Company that specializes in direct lending to middle-market private companies in sectors with regulatory or reputational challenges. The firm was established in 2018 and operates as the public investment vehicle managed by Chicago Atlantic – the same sponsor that also manages Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ:REFI) , a commercial mortgage REIT.
Trinity Capital (TRIN) delivered solid Q1'26 results, with robust portfolio growth despite sector headwinds. TRIN's portfolio value surged 39% year-over-year, driving 38% Y/Y growth in total investment income and maintaining healthy dividend coverage at 103.9%. Despite a slight rise in non-accruals to 1.1%, TRIN's credit profile remains solid, and the $0.51 per-share quarterly dividend is fully supported by net investment income.