NASDAQ:OCSL Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Investors Alert: The Next Big Thing in Weight Loss (From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free OCSL Stock Alerts $19.66 +0.16 (+0.82%) (As of 04:00 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$19.44▼$19.6750-Day Range$19.03▼$21.5452-Week Range$17.99▼$21.64Volume746,749 shsAverage Volume711,250 shsMarket Capitalization$1.55 billionP/E Ratio13.02Dividend Yield11.19%Price Target$20.80 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Oaktree Specialty Lending alerts: Email Address Oaktree Specialty Lending MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.40 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside6.3% Upside$20.80 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.15% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.73Based on 8 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$40,140 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth-0.43%From $2.31 to $2.30 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.1.99 out of 5 starsFinance Sector668th out of 858 stocksPersonal Credit Institutions Industry10th out of 13 stocks 1.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingOaktree Specialty Lending has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.40, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $20.80, Oaktree Specialty Lending has a forecasted upside of 6.3% from its current price of $19.56.Amount of Analyst CoverageOaktree Specialty Lending has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.15% of the float of Oaktree Specialty Lending has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverOaktree Specialty Lending has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Oaktree Specialty Lending has recently decreased by 2.04%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipOaktree Specialty Lending is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 11.33%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthOaktree Specialty Lending has only been increasing its dividend for 4 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Oaktree Specialty Lending is 145.70%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on EPS estimates, Oaktree Specialty Lending will have a dividend payout ratio of 95.65% in the coming year. This indicates that Oaktree Specialty Lending may not be able to sustain their current dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for OCSL. Previous Next 3.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentOaktree Specialty Lending has a news sentiment score of 0.73. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.61 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Oaktree Specialty Lending this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 17 people have searched for OCSL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -19% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows14 people have added Oaktree Specialty Lending to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 56% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Oaktree Specialty Lending insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $40,140.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.29% of the stock of Oaktree Specialty Lending is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 36.79% of the stock of Oaktree Specialty Lending is held by institutions. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Oaktree Specialty Lending are expected to decrease by -0.43% in the coming year, from $2.31 to $2.30 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Oaktree Specialty Lending is 12.95, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 139.43.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Oaktree Specialty Lending is 12.95, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 57.96.Price to Book Value per Share RatioOaktree Specialty Lending has a P/B Ratio of 0.99. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Behind the MarketsInvestors Alert: The Next Big Thing in Weight LossHistory shows biotech breakthroughs like this can turn small investments into staggering fortunes for those with the foresight to get in early. I've isolated the small company behind it all...The profit window is closing - don't get left behind! About Oaktree Specialty Lending Stock (NASDAQ:OCSL)Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation is a business development company. The fund specializing in investments in middle market, bridge financing, first and second lien debt financing, unsecured and mezzanine loan, mezzanine debt, senior and junior secured debt, expansions, sponsor-led acquisitions, preferred equity, and management buyouts in small and mid-sized companies. It seeks to invest in education services, business services, retail and consumer, healthcare, manufacturing, food and restaurants, construction and engineering. The firm also seeks investment in media, advertising sectors, software, IT services, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, real estate management and development, chemicals, machinery, and internet and direct marketing retail sectors. It invests between $5 million to $75 million principally in the form of one-stop, first lien, and second lien debt investments, which may include an equity co-investment component in companies. The firm invest in companies having enterprise value between $20 million and $150 million and EBITDA between $3 million and $50 million. The fund has a hold size of up to $75 million and may underwrite transactions up to $100 million. It primarily invests in North America. The fund seeks to be a lead investor in its portfolio companies.Read More OCSL Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart OCSL Stock News HeadlinesMarch 27, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comOaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:OCSL) Receives "Market Outperform" Rating from JMP SecuritiesMarch 25, 2024 | investorplace.com3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy for Passive Income in MarchMarch 28, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Investors Alert: The Next Big Thing in Weight LossHistory shows biotech breakthroughs like this can turn small investments into staggering fortunes for those with the foresight to get in early. I've isolated the small company behind it all...March 25, 2024 | seekingalpha.comOaktree Specialty Lending: An 11% Yield With A Diverse PortfolioMarch 24, 2024 | seekingalpha.comOaktree Specialty Lending: Trading At A Premium To NAVMarch 23, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comOaktree Specialty Lending Co. (NASDAQ:OCSL) Given Average Rating of "Hold" by BrokeragesMarch 13, 2024 | seekingalpha.comOaktree Specialty Lending: Time To Capitalize On The Market's OverreactionMarch 13, 2024 | seekingalpha.comGladstone Capital: This 10% Yield Seems Sustainable For Now (Rating Upgrade)March 28, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Investors Alert: The Next Big Thing in Weight LossHistory shows biotech breakthroughs like this can turn small investments into staggering fortunes for those with the foresight to get in early. I've isolated the small company behind it all...March 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comOCSL Aug 2024 15.000 putFebruary 25, 2024 | barrons.comOaktree Specialty Lending Corp.February 25, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Stocks Set for Massive Gains if Interest Rates TumbleFebruary 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comOaktree Specialty Lending Corporation Announces Tax Character of Distributions for Calendar Year 2023February 14, 2024 | globenewswire.comOaktree Specialty Lending Corporation Announces Tax Character of Distributions for Calendar Year 2023February 11, 2024 | seekingalpha.comOaktree Specialty: Fear Creates 11%-Yielding Buying Opportunity (Rating Upgrade)February 5, 2024 | seekingalpha.comOaktree Specialty Lending Is On Sale And I'm Buying (Rating Upgrade)February 2, 2024 | realmoney.thestreet.comOaktree Specialty Lending downgraded to Market Perform at Keefe BruyetteFebruary 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comOaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (NASDAQ:OCSL) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 2, 2024 | seekingalpha.comOaktree Specialty Lending: Buy The Panic And Lock In An 11% YieldFebruary 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp Earnings CallFebruary 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comOaktree Specialty Lending Corp (OCSL) Reports Mixed Fiscal Q1 2024 Results Amid Portfolio ChallengesFebruary 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comOaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) Lags Q1 Earnings and Revenue EstimatesFebruary 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comOaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to SayFebruary 1, 2024 | seekingalpha.comOaktree Specialty Lending Corporation 2024 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationFebruary 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comOaktree Specialty Lending Corporation Announces First Fiscal Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Declares Quarterly Distribution of $0.55 Per ShareJanuary 31, 2024 | benzinga.comOaktree Specialty Lending's Earnings: A PreviewJanuary 23, 2024 | morningstar.comOaktree Specialty Lending CorpSee More Headlines Receive OCSL Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Oaktree Specialty Lending and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 12/29 Dividend12/14/2023Dividend Payable12/29/2023Last Earnings2/01/2024Ex-Dividend for 3/29 Dividend3/14/2024Today3/28/2024Dividend Payable3/29/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/02/2024Fiscal Year End9/30/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry Personal credit institutions Sub-IndustryAsset Management & Custody Banks Current SymbolNASDAQ:OCSL CUSIP31678A10 CIK1414932 Webwww.oaktreespecialtylending.com Phone(213) 830-6300Fax203-681-3879EmployeesN/AYear FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$20.80 High Stock Price Target$22.00 Low Stock Price Target$19.00 Potential Upside/Downside+6.3%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.40 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.51 Trailing P/E Ratio12.95 Forward P/E Ratio8.47 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$117.33 million Net Margins28.81% Pretax Margin29.41% Return on Equity12.22% Return on Assets5.63% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.60 Current Ratio0.25 Quick Ratio0.25 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$379.29 million Price / Sales4.07 Cash Flow$2.39 per share Price / Cash Flow8.20 Book Value$19.67 per share Price / Book0.99Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares78,960,000Free Float78,736,000Market Cap$1.54 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.06 7 Stocks to Buy And Hold ForeverClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven stocks and why their long-term outlooks are very promising. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Armen Panossian J.D. (Age 48)CEO & Chief Investment Officer Mr. Mathew M. Pendo (Age 60)President Mr. Aman KumarManaging Director & Co-Portfolio Manager of Life Sciences Direct LendingMr. Raghav Khanna (Age 40)Managing Director & Co-Portfolio Manager Mr. Christopher McKown (Age 43)MD,CFO & Treasurer Mr. Matthew Stewart C.F.A. (Age 39)CPA, MD & COO Mr. Michael MosticchioInvestor RelationsMs. Mary GalleglyMD,General Counsel & SecretaryMs. Ashley Pak (Age 46)Chief Compliance Officer Mr. Sandeep Kumar Khorana (Age 51)Managing Director of Origination More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsEnova InternationalNYSE:ENVALendingClubNYSE:LCWorld AcceptanceNASDAQ:WRLDOpen LendingNASDAQ:LPROAtlanticusNASDAQ:ATLCView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsPNC Financial Services Group Inc.Sold 1,560 shares on 3/22/2024Ownership: 0.030%Goldman Sachs Group Inc.Sold 213,522 shares on 3/1/2024Ownership: 0.032%Integrated Advisors Network LLCSold 800 shares on 2/26/2024Ownership: 0.026%Centaurus Financial Inc.Sold 5,489 shares on 2/26/2024Ownership: 0.016%Comerica BankSold 926 shares on 2/15/2024Ownership: 0.009%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions OCSL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Oaktree Specialty Lending stock right now? 5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Oaktree Specialty Lending in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" OCSL shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in OCSL, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View OCSL analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Oaktree Specialty Lending's stock price target for 2024? 5 brokers have issued 12-month price objectives for Oaktree Specialty Lending's stock. Their OCSL share price targets range from $19.00 to $22.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $20.80 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 6.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for OCSL or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have OCSL shares performed in 2024? Oaktree Specialty Lending's stock was trading at $20.42 at the start of the year. Since then, OCSL shares have decreased by 4.2% and is now trading at $19.56. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Oaktree Specialty Lending's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 2nd 2024. View our OCSL earnings forecast. How were Oaktree Specialty Lending's earnings last quarter? Oaktree Specialty Lending Co. (NASDAQ:OCSL) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February, 1st. The credit services provider reported $0.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.61 by $0.04. The credit services provider had revenue of $97.99 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $99.48 million. Oaktree Specialty Lending had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.22% and a net margin of 28.81%. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.61 EPS. How often does Oaktree Specialty Lending pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Oaktree Specialty Lending? Oaktree Specialty Lending announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 1st. Investors of record on Friday, March 15th will be given a dividend of $0.55 per share on Friday, March 29th. This represents a $2.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 11.25%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 14th. Read our dividend analysis for OCSL. 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 11.33%. 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 145.70%. 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 95.65% in the coming year. This indicates that the company may not be able to sustain their current dividend. Read our dividend analysis for OCSL. What ETFs hold Oaktree Specialty Lending's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:OCSL) stock in their portfolio include Simplify Opportunistic Income ETF (CRDT), Putnam BDC Income ETF (PBDC) and ProShares Global Listed Private Equity ETF (PEX).GraniteShares HIPS US High Income ETF (HIPS). When did Oaktree Specialty Lending's stock split? Oaktree Specialty Lending shares reverse split on 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 closing bell 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). 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 shareholders include Van ECK Associates Corp (1.79%), Claret Asset Management Corp (1.47%), LSV Asset Management (1.41%), Private Management Group Inc. (1.04%), Greenwich Investment Management Inc. (1.03%) and Partners Group Holding AG (0.99%). Insiders that own company stock include Ashley Pak, Christopher Mckown, Leonard M Tannenbaum, Leonard M Tannenbaum, Mathew Pendo, Matthew Stewart and Phyllis R Caldwell. View institutional ownership trends. 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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