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Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$18.70
+0.18 (+0.97%)
(As of 05/26/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$18.53
$18.77
50-Day Range
$17.98
$19.04
52-Week Range
$17.59
$21.74
Volume
248,781 shs
Average Volume
322,932 shs
Market Capitalization
$1.44 billion
P/E Ratio
207.89
Dividend Yield
11.76%
Price Target
$22.20

Oaktree Specialty Lending MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
18.7% Upside
$22.20 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
2.02% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.71mentions of Oaktree Specialty Lending in the last 14 days
Based on 7 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
$55,060 Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
0.40%
From $2.50 to $2.51 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.20 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

615th out of 903 stocks

Personal Credit Institutions Industry

9th out of 13 stocks


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About Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:OCSL) Stock

Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp. operates as an alternative asset manager that provides financing solutions to private, small and mid-sized growing businesses. While fostering growth is our primary mission, a singular purpose drives all of our pursuits partnering for success.

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OCSL Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 3/31 Dividend
3/14/2023
Dividend Payable
3/31/2023
Last Earnings
5/04/2023
Today
5/27/2023
Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend
6/14/2023
Dividend Payable
6/30/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/03/2023
Fiscal Year End
9/30/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Personal credit institutions
Sub-Industry
Asset Management & Custody Banks
Sector
Finance
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:OCSL
CUSIP
31678A10
Employees
N/A
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$22.20
High Stock Price Forecast
$23.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$20.50
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+18.7%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
4 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$29.22 million
Pretax Margin
4.10%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$262.52 million
Cash Flow
$2.19 per share
Book Value
$19.66 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
76,803,000
Market Cap
$1.44 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.17

Key Executives

  • Armen Panossian
    Chief Executive & Investment Officer
  • Matt Pendo
    President
  • Stewart Matthew
    Chief Operating Officer
  • Christopher J. McKown
    Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
  • Ashley Pak
    Chief Compliance Officer













OCSL Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Oaktree Specialty Lending stock right now?

4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Oaktree Specialty Lending in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" OCSL shares.
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What is Oaktree Specialty Lending's stock price forecast for 2023?

4 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Oaktree Specialty Lending's stock. Their OCSL share price forecasts range from $20.50 to $23.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $22.20 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 18.7% from the stock's current price.
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How have OCSL shares performed in 2023?

Oaktree Specialty Lending's stock was trading at $20.61 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, OCSL shares have decreased by 9.3% and is now trading at $18.70.
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Are investors shorting Oaktree Specialty Lending?

Oaktree Specialty Lending saw a increase in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,480,000 shares, an increase of 38.3% from the April 30th total of 1,070,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 483,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 3.1 days. Approximately 2.0% of the shares of the company are short sold.
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When is Oaktree Specialty Lending's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, August 3rd 2023.
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How were Oaktree Specialty Lending's earnings last quarter?

Oaktree Specialty Lending Co. (NASDAQ:OCSL) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 4th. The credit services provider reported $0.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.62. The credit services provider had revenue of $96.30 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $91.89 million. Oaktree Specialty Lending had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.29% and a net margin of 3.36%. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.54 EPS.

How often does Oaktree Specialty Lending pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Oaktree Specialty Lending?

Oaktree Specialty Lending declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, May 4th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, June 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.55 per share on Friday, June 30th. This represents a $2.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 11.76%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, June 14th.
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What ETFs hold Oaktree Specialty Lending's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:OCSL) stock in their portfolio include Putnam BDC Income ETF (PBDC), ProShares Global Listed Private Equity ETF (PEX) and AdvisorShares Alpha DNA Equity Sentiment ETF (SENT).GraniteShares HIPS US High Income ETF (HIPS).

Is Oaktree Specialty Lending a good dividend stock?

Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:OCSL) pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 11.88%. OCSL has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company has been increasing its dividend for 4 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 2,445.80%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on EPS estimates, OCSL will have a dividend payout ratio of 87.65% in the coming year. This indicates that the company may not be able to sustain their current dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for OCSL.

When did Oaktree Specialty Lending's stock split?

Shares of Oaktree Specialty Lending reverse split on the morning of Monday, January 23rd 2023. The 1-3 reverse split was announced on Monday, January 23rd 2023. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the market closes on Monday, January 23rd 2023. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 33 shares after the split.

What other stocks do shareholders of Oaktree Specialty Lending own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Oaktree Specialty Lending investors own include Prospect Capital (PSEC), Energy Transfer (ET), AGNC Investment (AGNC), Annaly Capital Management (NLY), Ready Capital (RC), Ares Capital (ARCC), AT&T (T), PennantPark Investment (PNNT), PhenixFIN (MCC) and New Residential Investment (NRZ).

What is Oaktree Specialty Lending's stock symbol?

Oaktree Specialty Lending trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "OCSL."

Who are Oaktree Specialty Lending's major shareholders?

Oaktree Specialty Lending's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Bruni J V & Co. Co. (1.97%), Lindbrook Capital LLC (1.77%), LSV Asset Management (1.53%), CLARET ASSET MANAGEMENT Corp (1.41%), Ares Management LLC (1.40%) and Van ECK Associates Corp (1.35%). Insiders that own company stock include Armen Panossian, Ashley Pak, Christopher Mckown, Deborah Ann Gero, Leonard M Tannenbaum, Leonard M Tannenbaum, Mathew Pendo, Matthew Stewart, Phyllis R Caldwell and Richard Ruben.
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How do I buy shares of Oaktree Specialty Lending?

Shares of OCSL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Oaktree Specialty Lending's stock price today?

One share of OCSL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $18.70.

How much money does Oaktree Specialty Lending make?

Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:OCSL) has a market capitalization of $1.44 billion and generates $262.52 million in revenue each year. The credit services provider earns $29.22 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.09 on an earnings per share basis.

How can I contact Oaktree Specialty Lending?

Oaktree Specialty Lending's mailing address is 333 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE 28TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES CA, 90071. The official website for the company is www.oaktreespecialtylending.com. The credit services provider can be reached via phone at (213) 830-6300, via email at ocsl-ir@oaktreecapital.com, or via fax at 203-681-3879.

This page (NASDAQ:OCSL) was last updated on 5/27/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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