NYSE:BBDC Barings BDC (BBDC) Stock Forecast, Price & News $7.66 -0.28 (-3.53%) (As of 06/6/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$7.61▼$7.7350-Day Range$7.19▼$7.9652-Week Range$6.96▼$10.47Volume453,106 shsAverage Volume502,424 shsMarket Capitalization$826.67 millionP/E Ratio34.82Dividend Yield13.05%Price Target$9.94 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Barings BDC MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside29.7% Upside$9.94 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.80% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.61Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$400,750 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth2.65%From $1.13 to $1.16 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.92 out of 5 starsFinance Sector128th out of 865 stocksInvestment Advice Industry5th out of 49 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingBarings BDC has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $9.94, Barings BDC has a forecasted upside of 29.7% from its current price of $7.66.Amount of Analyst CoverageBarings BDC has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.80% of the outstanding shares of Barings BDC have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverBarings BDC has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Barings BDC has recently decreased by 2.20%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipBarings BDC is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 12.56%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthBarings BDC has been increasing its dividend for 5 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Barings BDC is 454.55%. 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 86.21% in the coming year. This indicates that Barings BDC 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 BBDC. Previous Next 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentBarings BDC has a news sentiment score of 0.61. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Barings BDC this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 19 people have searched for BBDC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -68% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows6 people have added Barings BDC to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Barings BDC insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $400,750.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.45% of the stock of Barings BDC is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions49.23% of the stock of Barings BDC is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Barings BDC are expected to grow by 2.65% in the coming year, from $1.13 to $1.16 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Barings BDC is 34.82, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 132.08.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Barings BDC is 34.82, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 155.69.Price to Book Value per Share RatioBarings BDC has a P/B Ratio of 0.70. 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 About Barings BDC (NYSE:BBDC) StockBarings BDC, Inc. is a closed-end management investment company, which engages in the provision of customized financing primarily to lower middle market companies. Its investment objective is to seek returns by generating current income from our debt investments, and capital appreciation from our equity-related investments. Its portfolio includes Aden and Anais, AGM Automotive, All Metals, American Silk, Avantor Performance Materials, and others. The company was founded by Garland S. Tucker III, Brent P.W. Burgess, Steven C. Lilly, Cary B. Nordan and David F. Parker on October 10, 2006 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.Read More 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. Email Address BBDC Stock News HeadlinesJune 4, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comBarings BDC, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.25 (NYSE:BBDC)May 17, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comBarings BDC, Inc. (NYSE:BBDC) Insider Michael James O'connor Purchases 25,000 SharesJune 6, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)BREAKING: Tiny biotech successfully treats blindnessThere's a tiny biotech in Cambridge that's using a breakthrough technology to treat blindness. This company has already shown success in human trials... And Our research shows that anyone who gets in today could see a 46,751% return.May 12, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAlbert Perley Purchases 2,000 Shares of Barings BDC, Inc. (NYSE:BBDC) StockMay 10, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comJeffrey Chillag Purchases 3,500 Shares of Barings BDC, Inc. (NYSE:BBDC) StockMay 9, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comKBW Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on Barings BDC (BBDC)May 8, 2023 | msn.comKeefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Barings BDC (BBDC) Market Perform RecommendationMay 7, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comBarings BDC (NYSE:BBDC) Announces Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $0.04 EPSJune 6, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)BREAKING: Tiny biotech successfully treats blindnessThere's a tiny biotech in Cambridge that's using a breakthrough technology to treat blindness. This company has already shown success in human trials... And Our research shows that anyone who gets in today could see a 46,751% return.May 7, 2023 | seekingalpha.comBarings BDC declares $0.25 dividendMay 6, 2023 | msn.comBarings BDC (BBDC) Declares $0.25 DividendMay 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2023 Barings BDC Inc Earnings CallMay 4, 2023 | msn.comRecap: Barings BDC Q1 EarningsMay 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBarings BDC, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2023 Results and Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.25 Per ShareMay 3, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comBarings BDC (BBDC) Scheduled to Post Earnings on ThursdayApril 30, 2023 | seekingalpha.comBarings BDC: The Lessons Learned From Recessions And The Opportunities They Provide InvestorsApril 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBarings BDC (BBDC) Stock Moves -1.45%: What You Should KnowApril 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comImplied Volatility Surging for Barings BDC (BBDC) Stock OptionsApril 19, 2023 | msn.comWells Fargo Maintains Barings BDC (BBDC) Overweight RecommendationApril 12, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comGeoff Craddock Buys 10,000 Shares of Barings BDC, Inc. (NYSE:BBDC) StockApril 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBarings BDC, Inc. Announces Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2023 ResultsMarch 30, 2023 | seekingalpha.comBBDC Barings BDC IncMarch 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBarings BDC (BBDC) Dips More Than Broader Markets: What You Should KnowMarch 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAfter Plunging -10.75% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why the Trend Might Reverse for Barings BDC (BBDC)March 2, 2023 | msn.comBarings BDC's Ex-Dividend Date Is Tuesday, Here's What You Need To KnowFebruary 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs Barings BDC (BBDC) Stock Outpacing Its Finance Peers This Year?February 26, 2023 | seekingalpha.comBarings BDC, Inc. (BBDC) Q4 2022 Earnings Call TranscriptSee More Headlines BBDC Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart BBDC Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend3/07/2023Dividend Payable3/15/2023Last Earnings5/05/2023Today6/06/2023Ex-Dividend for 6/14 Dividend6/06/2023Dividend Payable6/14/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)8/08/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Investment advice Sub-IndustryN/A SectorFinance Current SymbolNYSE:BBDC CUSIPN/A CIK1379785 Webwww.baringsbdc.com Phone(704) 805-7200Fax919-719-4777EmployeesN/AYear FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$9.94 High Stock Price Forecast$11.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$9.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+25.2%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.22 Trailing P/E Ratio36.09 Forward P/E Ratio7.03 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$4.68 million Net Margins9.61% Pretax Margin9.96% Return on Equity10.18% Return on Assets4.55% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.64 Current Ratio0.15 Quick Ratio0.15 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$219.13 million Price / Sales3.91 Cash Flow$0.96 per share Price / Cash Flow8.26 Book Value$10.96 per share Price / Book0.72Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares107,920,000Free Float107,430,000Market Cap$856.88 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.70 Key ExecutivesEric J. LloydChairman & Chief Executive OfficerIan M. FowlerPresidentElizabeth MurrayChief Operating, Financial & Accounting OfficerRyan A. ApplegateVice PresidentAshlee SteinnerdSecretaryKey CompetitorsBrightSphere Investment GroupNYSE:BSIGPatria InvestmentsNYSE:PAXNoahNYSE:NOAHSculptor Capital ManagementNYSE:SCUAlTi GlobalNASDAQ:ALTIView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsLevel Four Advisory Services LLCSold 6,959 shares on 6/5/2023Ownership: 0.019%Putnam Investments LLCBought 117,180 shares on 5/22/2023Ownership: 0.142%Arete Wealth Advisors LLCBought 23,443 shares on 5/22/2023Ownership: 0.022%Ameriprise Financial Inc.Bought 2,733 shares on 5/22/2023Ownership: 0.017%JPMorgan Chase & Co.Sold 23,869 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.013%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions BBDC Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Barings BDC stock right now? 4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Barings BDC in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" BBDC shares. View BBDC analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Barings BDC's stock price forecast for 2023? 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Barings BDC's shares. Their BBDC share price forecasts range from $9.00 to $11.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $9.94 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 25.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for BBDC or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have BBDC shares performed in 2023? Barings BDC's stock was trading at $8.15 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, BBDC stock has decreased by 2.6% and is now trading at $7.94. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Barings BDC's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, August 8th 2023. View our BBDC earnings forecast. How were Barings BDC's earnings last quarter? Barings BDC, Inc. (NYSE:BBDC) posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, May, 5th. The company reported $0.25 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.29 by $0.04. The firm earned $67.20 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $67.45 million. Barings BDC had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.18% and a net margin of 9.61%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 53.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.23 earnings per share. How often does Barings BDC pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Barings BDC? Barings BDC declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, May 4th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, June 7th will be paid a dividend of $0.25 per share on Wednesday, June 14th. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 12.59%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 6th. Read our dividend analysis for BBDC. What ETFs hold Barings BDC's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Barings BDC (NYSE:BBDC) stock in their portfolio include Putnam BDC Income ETF (PBDC), VanEck BDC Income ETF (BIZD) and Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF (VPC).GraniteShares HIPS US High Income ETF (HIPS). Is Barings BDC a good dividend stock? Barings BDC (NYSE:BBDC) pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 12.56%. BBDC 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 5 consecutive years, indicating the company has a new, but growing committment to grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 454.55%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on EPS estimates, BBDC will have a dividend payout ratio of 86.21% in the coming year. This indicates that the company may not be able to sustain their current dividend. Read our dividend analysis for BBDC. What other stocks do shareholders of Barings BDC own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Barings BDC investors own include Prospect Capital (PSEC), AT&T (T), Energy Transfer (ET), Main Street Capital (MAIN), Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL), BlackRock TCP Capital (TCPC), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Hercules Capital (HTGC) and New Residential Investment (NRZ). What is Barings BDC's stock symbol? Barings BDC trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "BBDC." Who are Barings BDC's major shareholders? Barings BDC's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Ares Management LLC (4.06%), Private Management Group Inc. (2.19%), Callodine Capital Management LP (2.08%), UBS Group AG (1.89%), Punch & Associates Investment Management Inc. (1.46%) and Relative Value Partners Group LLC (1.36%). Insiders that own company stock include Albert Perley, David Mihalick, Elizabeth A Murray, Geoff Craddock, Jeffrey Chillag, John Switzer, Michael James O'connor, Stephen R Byers, Thomas Mcdonnell and Thomas Okel. 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Barings BDC's stock price today? One share of BBDC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $7.94. How much money does Barings BDC make? Barings BDC (NYSE:BBDC) has a market capitalization of $856.88 million and generates $219.13 million in revenue each year. The company earns $4.68 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.22 on an earnings per share basis. How can I contact Barings BDC? Barings BDC's mailing address is 300 SOUTH TRYON STREET SUITE 2500, CHARLOTTE NC, 28202. The official website for the company is www.baringsbdc.com. The company can be reached via phone at (704) 805-7200, via email at investorrelations@barings.com, or via fax at 919-719-4777. This page (NYSE:BBDC) was last updated on 6/6/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five 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. 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