Barings BDC, Inc. Stock News

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Barings BDC offers a 10.7% yield that's well-covered by cash flows, and trades at a 14% discount to book value. BBDC's portfolio is diversified with 72% secured debt, a low non-accrual rate of 0.3%, and has a strong balance sheet. BBDC could benefit from increased borrower demand in a slowly declining interest rate environment and retains plenty of capital after paying the dividend to fund new ...

We take a look at the action in business development companies through the first week of October and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. BDCs saw a modest 0.5% return this week, with MSDL and OBDE leading the way. Private lenders are exploring ETFs to tap retail demand.

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barings BDC, Inc. (NYSE: BBDC) (“Barings BDC” or the “Company”) announced today that it will report its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024 on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, after the market closes. Barings BDC, Inc. has scheduled a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2024 financial results for Thursday, November 7, 2024, at ...

Barings BDC offers an appealing 11% yield and is undervalued, making it a solid choice for passive income investors. Improved credit trend, lower non-accrual ratio, and a 25% YoY increase in net investment income enhance dividend safety. The stock trades at a 15% discount to NAV, presenting a potential upside if credit issues remain managed.

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