Oaktree Specialty Lending Stock Forecast, Price & News

Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:OCSL) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oaktree Specialty Lending a buy right now?

3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Oaktree Specialty Lending in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" Oaktree Specialty Lending stock.
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How has Oaktree Specialty Lending's stock price been impacted by COVID-19?

Oaktree Specialty Lending's stock was trading at $4.44 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, OCSL shares have increased by 67.3% and is now trading at $7.43.
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Are investors shorting Oaktree Specialty Lending?

Oaktree Specialty Lending saw a increase in short interest in December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totaling 2,130,000 shares, an increase of 16.4% from the December 15th total of 1,830,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 865,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.5 days. Currently, 1.3% of the company's shares are sold short.
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When is Oaktree Specialty Lending's next earnings date?

Oaktree Specialty Lending is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 3rd 2022.
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How can I listen to Oaktree Specialty Lending's earnings call?

Oaktree Specialty Lending will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, February 3rd at 11:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 412-317-0088 with passcode "3546944".

How were Oaktree Specialty Lending's earnings last quarter?

Oaktree Specialty Lending Co. (NASDAQ:OCSL) released its earnings results on Tuesday, November, 16th. The credit services provider reported $0.16 EPS for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.15 by $0.01. The credit services provider had revenue of $63.80 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $52.41 million. Oaktree Specialty Lending had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.51% and a net margin of 113.31%. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.17 earnings per share.
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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 Wednesday, November 17th. Investors of record on Wednesday, December 15th will be given a dividend of $0.155 per share on Friday, December 31st. This represents a $0.62 annualized dividend and a yield of 8.34%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 14th. This is an increase from Oaktree Specialty Lending's previous quarterly dividend of $0.15.
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Is Oaktree Specialty Lending a good dividend stock?

Oaktree Specialty Lending pays an annual dividend of $0.62 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 8.21%. OCSL has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. Oaktree Specialty Lending has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Oaktree Specialty Lending is 40.79%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on EPS estimates, Oaktree Specialty Lending will have a dividend payout ratio of 91.18% in the coming year. This indicates that Oaktree Specialty Lending may not be able to sustain their current dividend.
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What price target have analysts set for OCSL?

3 analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Oaktree Specialty Lending's shares. Their forecasts range from $7.25 to $8.50. On average, they anticipate Oaktree Specialty Lending's stock price to reach $7.75 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 4.3% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Oaktree Specialty Lending's key executives?

Oaktree Specialty Lending's management team includes the following people:

• Armen Panossian, Chief Executive & Investment Officer
• Matt Pendo, President & Chief Operating Officer
• Christopher J. McKown, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
• Ashley Pak, Chief Compliance Officer
• Brian Thomas Walter, Managing Director & Head-Institutional Products

Who are some of Oaktree Specialty Lending's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Oaktree Specialty Lending include BlackRock (BLK), Bank of New York Mellon (BK), T. Rowe Price Group (TROW), Ameriprise Financial (AMP), State Street (STT), Northern Trust (NTRS), Franklin Resources (BEN), Invesco (IVZ), Ares Capital (ARCC), SEI Investments (SEIC), Affiliated Managers Group (AMG), Cohen & Steers (CNS), Prospect Capital (PSEC), Main Street Capital (MAIN) and Golub Capital BDC (GBDC).
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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 many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Lindbrook Capital LLC (1.06%), Carnegie Capital Asset Management LLC (0.23%), DNB Asset Management AS (0.21%), Claybrook Capital LLC (0.09%), Peak Financial Advisors LLC (0.01%) and Willis Johnson & Associates Inc. (0.01%). Company insiders that own Oaktree Specialty Lending stock include Armen Panossian, Craig A Jacobson, Deborah Ann Gero, Leonard M Tannenbaum, Leonard M Tannenbaum, Mathew Pendo, Melvin Carlisle and Richard Ruben.
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Which major investors are selling Oaktree Specialty Lending stock?

OCSL stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Lindbrook Capital LLC.
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Which major investors are buying Oaktree Specialty Lending stock?

OCSL stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including DNB Asset Management AS, Carnegie Capital Asset Management LLC, Claybrook Capital LLC, Willis Johnson & Associates Inc., Foster Victor Wealth Advisors LLC, Virginia Wealth Management Group Inc., Seelaus Asset Management LLC, and Peak Financial Advisors LLC. Company insiders that have bought Oaktree Specialty Lending stock in the last two years include Armen Panossian, Craig A Jacobson, Deborah Ann Gero, Mathew Pendo, Melvin Carlisle, and Richard Ruben.
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How do I buy shares of Oaktree Specialty Lending?

Shares of OCSL 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 $7.43.

How much money does Oaktree Specialty Lending make?

Oaktree Specialty Lending has a market capitalization of $1.34 billion and generates $209.38 million in revenue each year. The credit services provider earns $237.26 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.52 on an earnings per share basis.

What is Oaktree Specialty Lending's official website?

The official website for Oaktree Specialty Lending is www.oaktreespecialtylending.com.

Where are Oaktree Specialty Lending's headquarters?

Oaktree Specialty Lending is headquartered at 333 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE 28TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES CA, 90071.

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 credit services provider can be reached via phone at (213) 830-6300, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 203-681-3879.