NYSE:BBDC Barings Bdc (BBDC) Stock Price, News & Analysis $8.51 0.00 (-0.05%) Closing price 05/22/2026 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$8.56 +0.05 (+0.59%) As of 05/22/2026 06:48 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About Barings Bdc Stock (NYSE:BBDC) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get Barings Bdc alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$8.45▼$8.6250-Day Range$8.00▼$9.2252-Week Range$7.96▼$9.92Volume597,691 shsAverage Volume740,178 shsMarket Capitalization$890.66 millionP/E Ratio10.01Dividend Yield12.23%Price Target$9.50Consensus RatingHold Company Overview Barings BDC Inc. (NYSE: BBDC) is a closed-end, externally managed business development company that provides flexible financing solutions to middle-market companies. As an investment vehicle organized under the Investment Company Act of 1940, BBDC seeks to generate both current income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in senior secured loans, second lien loans, mezzanine debt and equity co-investments. The company targets established businesses across a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, industrials, consumer products and business services. The company is sponsored and managed by Barings LLC, a global investment manager and subsidiary of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual). Barings LLC’s credit team leverages deep sector expertise and extensive underwriting capabilities to structure customized loan facilities and equity investments tailored to each portfolio company’s strategic needs. BBDC’s investment approach emphasizes downside protection through secured structures and active portfolio monitoring, while seeking to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns to its shareholders. Since completing its initial public offering in June 2018, Barings BDC has grown its portfolio across a geographically diversified set of U.S. businesses. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company benefits from Barings LLC’s global platform and research resources. Under the leadership of seasoned credit professionals, BBDC continues to focus on originating differentiated, relationship-driven transaction flow in the U.S. middle market. AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Barings Bdc Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks47th Percentile Overall ScoreBBDC MarketRank™: Barings Bdc scored higher than 47% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 662nd out of 881 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion2.5 / 5Analyst RatingHold Consensus RatingBarings Bdc has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 1 buy rating, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Upside PotentialBarings Bdc has a consensus price target of $9.50, representing about 11.7% upside from its current price of $8.51.Amount of Analyst CoverageBarings Bdc has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Barings Bdc's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation1.9 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth-3.00% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Barings Bdc are expected to decrease by -3.00% in the coming year, from $1.00 to $0.97 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Barings Bdc is 10.01, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 44.79.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Barings Bdc is 10.01, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 23.96.Price to Book Value per Share RatioBarings Bdc has a P/B Ratio of 0.77. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Barings Bdc's valuation and earnings. Short Interest3.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted2.04% of the float of Barings Bdc has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverBarings Bdc has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.54, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Barings Bdc has recently increased by 8.69%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend1.7 / 5Dividend StrengthWeak Dividend LeadershipBarings Bdc is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 12.22%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthBarings Bdc has only been increasing its dividend for 3 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Barings Bdc is 122.35%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on EPS estimates, Barings Bdc will have a dividend payout ratio of 107.22% in the coming year. This indicates that Barings Bdc may not be able to sustain their current dividend.Read more about Barings Bdc's dividend. News and Social Media0.6 / 5News Sentiment0.00 News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Barings Bdc this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search InterestOnly 6 people have searched for BBDC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows10 people have added Barings Bdc to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 400% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership0.5 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Barings Bdc insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders0.60% of the stock of Barings Bdc is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions44.09% of the stock of Barings Bdc is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Barings Bdc's insider trading history. Receive BBDC Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Barings Bdc and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. BBDC Stock News HeadlinesThe High-Yield Stocks the Smart Money Is Buying Right NowMay 24 at 1:33 PM | benzinga.comHead to Head Survey: Blackrock Tcp Capital (NASDAQ:TCPC) versus Barings Bdc (NYSE:BBDC)May 20, 2026 | americanbankingnews.comA letter from Shannon StansberryPorter Stansberry nearly canceled the entire project. When he first saw the claimed returns - only one down year in nearly two decades and total gains of almost 2,000% - his immediate reaction was disbelief. It took a trusted friend's personal vouching for Emmet Savage and a face-to-face trip to Ireland to change his mind. The full documentary, Investigating Project Prophet, is now live.May 24 at 1:00 AM | Porter & Company (Ad)Head-To-Head Survey: Blackrock Tcp Capital (NASDAQ:TCPC) vs. Barings Bdc (NYSE:BBDC)May 18, 2026 | americanbankingnews.comBarings BDC signals Sierra CSA termination earlier rather than later, with ~$65M targeted for redeploymentMay 8, 2026 | msn.comBarings BDC (BBDC) Q1 2026 Earnings TranscriptMay 8, 2026 | fool.comBarings BDC Inc (BBDC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 8, 2026 | seekingalpha.comBarings BDC Inc 2026 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationMay 8, 2026 | seekingalpha.comSee More Headlines BBDC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have BBDC shares performed this year? Barings Bdc's stock was trading at $9.18 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, BBDC shares have decreased by 7.3% and is now trading at $8.5060. How were Barings Bdc's earnings last quarter? Barings Bdc, Inc. (NYSE:BBDC) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 7th. The company reported $0.25 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.25. The firm earned $54.66 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $62.54 million. Barings Bdc had a net margin of 32.45% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.08%. Read the conference call transcript. Who are Barings Bdc's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Barings Bdc include Bank of America Corp DE (0.43%), Bulldog Investors LLP (0.32%), GraniteShares Advisors LLC (0.26%) and Callodine Capital Management LP (0.25%). Insiders that own company stock include Eric J Lloyd, Michael Freno, Stephen R Byers, Elizabeth A Murray, Matthew Freund and Michael James O'connor. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Barings Bdc? Shares of BBDC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of Barings Bdc own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Barings Bdc investors own include CTO Realty Growth (CTO), Dorchester Minerals (DMLP), Energy Transfer (ET), Black Stone Minerals (BSM), AGNC Investment (AGNC), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) and Ares Capital (ARCC). Company Calendar Record date for 3/11 Dividend3/04/2026Ex-Dividend for 3/11 Dividend3/04/2026Dividend Payable3/11/2026Last Earnings5/07/2026Today5/24/2026Record date for 6/10 Dividend6/03/2026Ex-Dividend for 6/10 Dividend6/03/2026Dividend Payable6/10/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)8/06/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Green Zone (4d) 1-Year History May 25 Aug 25 Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 As of 4 days ago, BBDC's financial health entered the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry FIN - SBIC&COMMRL Sub-IndustryFinancial Services Current SymbolNYSE:BBDC CIK1379785 Webwww.baringsbdc.com Phone(704) 805-7200Fax919-719-4777Employees26Year Founded1762Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for Barings Bdc$9.50 High Price Target$9.50 Low Price Target$9.50 Potential Upside/Downside+11.7%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.25 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$0.85 Trailing P/E Ratio10.01 Forward P/E Ratio8.51 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$101.92 million Net Margins32.45% Pretax Margin32.49% Return on Equity10.08% Return on Assets4.33% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.25 Current Ratio0.12 Quick Ratio0.12 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$279.21 million Price / Sales3.19 Cash Flow$1.05 per share Price / Cash Flow8.08 Book Value$11.02 per share Price / Book0.77Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares104,710,000Free Float104,079,000Market Cap$890.66 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.61 Social Links The Next 7 Blockbuster Stocks for Growth InvestorsWondering what the next stocks will be that hit it big, with solid fundamentals? Click the link to see which stocks MarketBeat analysts could become the next blockbuster growth stocks.Get This Free Report This page (NYSE:BBDC) was last updated on 5/24/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff. From Our PartnersHey, it's Jon Najarian. The SpaceX IPO is right around the corner. But I discovered Elon may have something BIGGER planned. Check this out before June 9th...After being invited to the SpaceX launch headquarters in Cape Canaveral from one of Elon's top lobbyists… Hall...Banyan Hill Publishing | SponsoredSpaceX controls two-thirds of all satellites - and it is about to go publicSpaceX is targeting an IPO on June 11th, with trading set to begin June 12th and the roadshow kicking off June...NXT Wave Research | SponsoredSpaceX eyes a 1.75 trillion valuation - here's what to knowElon Musk's team has quietly filed confidential paperwork with the SEC for what Bloomberg estimates could be a...Brownstone Research | SponsoredFrom the man who predicted 2008 crash…Porter Stansberry, founder of one of the largest financial research firms in the world, says he's breaking the...Porter & Company | SponsoredYour $29.97 book is free todayWhy Some Traders Skip Stocks Entirely You don't need a big account to trade options. In fact, options ca...Profits Run | SponsoredYour computer is about to become a museum pieceFuturist George Gilder - who predicted the smartphone years before the iPhone launched - believes today's AI d...Eagle Publishing | SponsoredGoldman Sachs just told you what to buy (most people missed it)Goldman Sachs just revealed that 40% of AI data centers will be crippled by electricity shortages by 2027 - no...Behind the Markets | SponsoredThe worst mistake you can make with the SpaceX IPOThe $1.75 trillion SpaceX IPO is generating massive hype - but history shows retail investors who pile in on d...Weiss Ratings | Sponsored Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added ten stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Barings Bdc, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Share Barings Bdc With A Colleague Link copied to clipboard. Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access for Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools. Start Your 30-Day Trial MarketBeat All Access Features Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring Get personalized stock ideas. Compare portfolio to indices. Check stock news, ratings, SEC filings, and more. Stock Ideas and Recommendations See daily stock ideas from top analysts. Receive short-term trading ideas from MarketBeat. Identify trending stocks on social media. Advanced Stock Screeners and Research Tools Use our seven stock screeners to find suitable stocks. Stay informed with MarketBeat's real-time news. Export data to Excel for personal analysis. Sign in to your free account to enjoy these benefits In-depth profiles and analysis for 20,000 public companies. Real-time analyst ratings, insider transactions, earnings data, and more. Our daily ratings and market update email newsletter. Sign in to your free account to enjoy all that MarketBeat has to offer. Sign In Create Account Your Email Address: Email Address Required Your Password: Password Required Log In Email Me a Login Link or Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google Forgot your password? Your Email Address: Please enter your email address. Please enter a valid email address Choose a Password: Please enter your password. Your password must be at least 8 characters long and contain at least 1 number, 1 letter, and 1 special character. Create My Account (Free) or Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google By creating a free account, you agree to our terms of service. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
