OBDC - Blue Owl Capital Corporation
Externally managed BDCs have to meet a high bar to qualify for a durable income portfolio. Their fees and sub-optimal incentives provide a structural headwind for long-term compounding. In my portfolio, I hold 2 externally managed BDCs that have passed the test.
Business Development Companies (BDCs), such as BIZD, offer high yields but carry elevated risk due to their lending to less stable small and medium businesses. Rising economic uncertainty and recent inflation spikes have increased the risk profile for BDCs, making their borrowers more vulnerable. Many BDCs have underperformed recently, resulting in even higher dividend yields and steep discounts, but these may not offset the underlying risks.
NEW YORK, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Owl Capital Corporation (NYSE: OBDC) ("OBDC") today announced it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 after market close. OBDC invites all interested persons to its webcast / conference call on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
OBDC's vast private-credit portfolio, new asset sales and share buybacks support growth, but lower rates and elevated leverage remain key challenges.
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.