Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (OCSL) is a closed‑end business development company (BDC) that provides debt capital to U.S. middle‑market companies. Sponsored and advised by Oaktree Capital’s credit platform, it typically invests in first‑lien, unitranche and senior secured loans that are largely floating‑rate, which can offer income that may rise with interest rates. Investors should note its market capitalisation is around US$1.22bn and that returns depend on credit performance, portfolio valuation and leverage. The BDC structure means OCSL aims to distribute most earnings as dividends, but coverage can vary and distributions are not guaranteed. Key considerations include credit risk, potential NAV volatility, leverage levels, fee arrangements and relative illiquidity compared with investment‑grade bonds. This summary is educational only — values can rise or fall, past performance is not a reliable guide and this is not personalised advice. Investors should review regulatory filings and consider suitability for their objectives and risk tolerance.
Stock Performance Snapshot
Analyst Rating
Analysts suggest keeping Oaktree Specialty Lending's stock as is, with a target price of $17.17.
Financial Health
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation is performing well with strong revenue and cash flow generation.
Dividend
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation offers a high dividend yield of 16.58%, making it appealing for income-seeking investors. If you invested $1000 you would be paid $165.80 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).
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Published: July 15, 2025
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Income and Yield
Invests in floating‑rate loans that can provide attractive income, though distributions depend on credit results and are not guaranteed.
Sponsor Advantage
Backed by Oaktree’s credit platform for sourcing and monitoring; sponsorship may help but doesn’t remove default risk.
Rate Sensitivity
Floating‑rate assets may benefit from rising rates, yet credit‑spread moves and leverage can still drive NAV volatility.
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