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Oxford Lane Capital (NASDAQ:OXLC) Shares Cross Above 200 Day Moving Average - Should You Sell?

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Key Points

  • Oxford Lane Capital shares crossed above their 200-day moving average, reaching $9.69 before last trading at $9.66, compared with the 200-day average of $9.30.
  • The company’s latest quarterly results fell well short of expectations, with earnings per share of $0.95 versus the $2.26 consensus estimate and revenue of $166.25 million versus $244.27 million expected.
  • Oxford Lane announced a monthly dividend of $0.20 per share, representing an annualized yield of approximately 24.8%; institutional investors own 6.74% of the stock.
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Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (NASDAQ:OXLC - Get Free Report)'s share price passed above its two hundred day moving average during trading on Wednesday . The stock has a two hundred day moving average of $9.30 and traded as high as $9.69. Oxford Lane Capital shares last traded at $9.66, with a volume of 328,986 shares.

Oxford Lane Capital Price Performance

The company has a market cap of $875.55 million, a P/E ratio of 1.39 and a beta of 0.63. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $9.12 and a 200-day simple moving average of $9.30.

Oxford Lane Capital (NASDAQ:OXLC - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 28th. The investment management company reported $0.95 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.26 by ($1.31). The firm had revenue of $166.25 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $244.27 million.

Oxford Lane Capital Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 31st. Stockholders of record on Thursday, December 17th will be issued a dividend of $0.20 per share. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 24.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, December 17th. Oxford Lane Capital's dividend payout ratio is currently 51.87%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Oxford Lane Capital

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. purchased a new stake in Oxford Lane Capital during the first quarter valued at about $31,171,000. Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Oxford Lane Capital in the first quarter worth approximately $19,560,000. Saba Capital Management L.P. acquired a new stake in shares of Oxford Lane Capital during the first quarter valued at approximately $18,114,000. Barclays PLC acquired a new stake in shares of Oxford Lane Capital during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $24,253,000. Finally, North Ground Capital lifted its position in shares of Oxford Lane Capital by 144.6% in the 4th quarter. North Ground Capital now owns 1,032,585 shares of the investment management company's stock valued at $15,117,000 after acquiring an additional 610,363 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 6.74% of the company's stock.

Oxford Lane Capital Company Profile

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Oxford Lane Capital Corp is a closed-end, externally managed investment company that seeks to generate high current income and capital appreciation. The company invests primarily in debt and equity securities of private funds managed or advised by Oxford Finance LLC, targeting U.S. middle-market companies. Its portfolio spans senior secured loans, mezzanine debt and private equity interests, providing diversification across credit instruments and industry sectors.

Established in 2009 and based in Greenwich, Connecticut, Oxford Lane Capital commenced operations in 2012.

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