Ares Capital Corporation Stock News

This article is part of our monthly series where we highlight five large-cap, relatively safe, dividend-paying companies offering significant discounts to their historical norms. We go over our filtering process to select just five conservative DGI stocks from more than 7,500 companies that are traded on U.S. exchanges, including OTC networks. In addition to the primary list that yields slightl...

We take a look at the action in business development companies through the last week of May and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. BDCs posted strong returns in May. TSLX's claims of low sector ROEs are overstated; sector averages mask significant outperformance by select BDCs and better portfolio yields.

High-yield stocks are often riddled with flaws. However, there are some high-yield stocks available today that check all of my boxes. I share some of my top high-yield picks of the moment.

Weaker US M&A activity and declining net investment commitments signal subdued investment portfolio growth ahead. Investment yield spreads have been shrinking but latest management commentary and a lower-than-expected exposure to tariff-sensitive sectors are tailwinds going forward. ARCC trades at a 21% premium to BDC peers, far above its historical 5% average. So I think ARCC is relatively ove...

Recent Fed actions and economic data suggest a material risk of further interest rate cuts in the near to medium term. Lower rates threaten BDC dividend sustainability, even for solid names like ARCC and BXSL, as shown by recent NII declines. In this article, I discuss two high-quality BDCs (not ARCC and BXSL), which investors should consider divesting if they also assume an interest rate cut s...

My top 10 high-yield picks for June 2025 balance attractive dividend yields, strong financials, and competitive advantages to reduce risk and enhance returns. I use a rigorous four-step selection process: screening for size, yield, and valuation; assessing competitive advantages; deep valuation analysis; and ensuring industry and geographic diversification. Each company's allocation limit is de...

High-yield, blue-chip stocks are the holy grail of retiring on dividends. I share some of my favorite 7-10% yielding blue chips that look like attractive picks for retirees. I also share some of the risks to keep in mind.

I am increasingly cautious on BDCs due to rising non-accruals, weaker earnings, and looser underwriting amid intense competition for private credit deals. Elevated interest rates are suppressing BDC valuations and making it harder for borrowers to service debt, leading to fewer quality investment opportunities. Dividend coverage is weakening across many BDCs, with higher non-accruals and PIK in...