Saratoga Investment Stock Forecast, Price & News

Saratoga Investment (NYSE:SAR) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saratoga Investment a buy right now?

5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Saratoga Investment in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" Saratoga Investment stock.
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How has Saratoga Investment's stock price been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Saratoga Investment's stock was trading at $21.74 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, SAR stock has increased by 21.2% and is now trading at $26.35.
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Are investors shorting Saratoga Investment?

Saratoga Investment saw a decline in short interest in December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totaling 26,800 shares, a decline of 28.5% from the November 30th total of 37,500 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 45,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.6 days. Currently, 0.3% of the company's stock are sold short.
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When is Saratoga Investment's next earnings date?

Saratoga Investment is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 4th 2022.
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How were Saratoga Investment's earnings last quarter?

Saratoga Investment Corp. (NYSE:SAR) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January, 4th. The financial services provider reported $0.73 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.55 by $0.18. The financial services provider earned $16.50 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $17.39 million. Saratoga Investment had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.78% and a net margin of 68.54%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.50 EPS.
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How often does Saratoga Investment pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Saratoga Investment?

Saratoga Investment declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, December 1st. Investors of record on Tuesday, January 4th will be paid a dividend of $0.53 per share on Wednesday, January 19th. This represents a $2.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 8.05%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, January 3rd. This is a boost from Saratoga Investment's previous quarterly dividend of $0.52.
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Is Saratoga Investment a good dividend stock?

Saratoga Investment pays an annual dividend of $2.12 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 8.20%. SAR has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. Saratoga Investment 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 Saratoga Investment is 51.08%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on EPS estimates, Saratoga Investment will have a dividend payout ratio of 95.93% in the coming year. This indicates that Saratoga Investment may not be able to sustain their current dividend.
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What price target have analysts set for SAR?

5 equities research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Saratoga Investment's shares. Their forecasts range from $29.00 to $31.00. On average, they expect Saratoga Investment's share price to reach $30.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 13.9% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Saratoga Investment's key executives?

Saratoga Investment's management team includes the following people:

• Chris L. Oberbeck, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
• Henri J. Steenkamp, CFO, Secretary, Treasurer & Director
• Rochelle Kracoff, Assistant Chief Compliance Officer
• Mike Grisius, Chief Investment Officer
• Karina Martinez, Administrative Assistant

What is Guy T. Kuster's approval rating as Saratoga Investment's CEO?

4 employees have rated Saratoga Investment CEO Guy T. Kuster on Glassdoor.com. Guy T. Kuster has an approval rating of 61% among Saratoga Investment's employees. This puts Guy T. Kuster in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

Who are some of Saratoga Investment's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Saratoga Investment include Sculptor Capital Management (SCU), Patria Investments (PAX), Vinci Partners Investments (VINP), Pzena Investment Management (PZN), Diamond Hill Investment Group (DHIL), Bridge Investment Group (BRDG), Barings BDC (BBDC), Value Line (VALU), Fidus Investment (FDUS), Puyi (PUYI), Silvercrest Asset Management Group (SAMG), Monroe Capital (MRCC), Hywin (HYW), Westwood Holdings Group (WHG) and StoneCastle Financial (BANX).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Saratoga Investment own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Saratoga Investment investors own include Energy Transfer (ET), Annaly Capital Management (NLY), New Residential Investment (NRZ), NGL Energy Partners (NGL), AT&T (T), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Ares Capital (ARCC), AGNC Investment (AGNC), Chimera Investment (CIM) and Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP).

What is Saratoga Investment's stock symbol?

Saratoga Investment trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "SAR."

Who are Saratoga Investment's major shareholders?

Saratoga Investment's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include PFG Advisors (0.25%), All Season Financial Advisors Inc. (0.09%) and Ahrens Investment Partners LLC (0.08%). Company insiders that own Saratoga Investment stock include Christian L Oberbeck, George Cabell Williams III and Henri J Steenkamp.
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Which major investors are selling Saratoga Investment stock?

SAR stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Ahrens Investment Partners LLC, and PFG Advisors.
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Which major investors are buying Saratoga Investment stock?

SAR stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including All Season Financial Advisors Inc.. Company insiders that have bought Saratoga Investment stock in the last two years include Christian L Oberbeck, George Cabell Williams III, and Henri J Steenkamp.
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How do I buy shares of Saratoga Investment?

Shares of SAR 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 Saratoga Investment's stock price today?

One share of SAR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $26.35.

How much money does Saratoga Investment make?

Saratoga Investment has a market capitalization of $318.89 million and generates $57.65 million in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $14.78 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.15 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Saratoga Investment have?

Saratoga Investment employs 5 workers across the globe.

What is Saratoga Investment's official website?

The official website for Saratoga Investment is www.saratogainvestmentcorp.com.

Where are Saratoga Investment's headquarters?

Saratoga Investment is headquartered at 535 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK NY, 10022.

How can I contact Saratoga Investment?

Saratoga Investment's mailing address is 535 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK NY, 10022. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at (212) 906-7800, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 212-884-6184.