Saratoga Investment Stock Forecast, Price & News

Saratoga Investment (NYSE:SAR) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saratoga Investment a buy right now?

7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Saratoga Investment in the last year. There are currently 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" Saratoga Investment stock.
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How has Saratoga Investment's stock price been impacted by COVID-19?

Saratoga Investment's stock was trading at $21.74 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, SAR shares have increased by 32.4% and is now trading at $28.78.
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Are investors shorting Saratoga Investment?

Saratoga Investment saw a decline in short interest in the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 39,900 shares, a decline of 30.1% from the October 31st total of 57,100 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 45,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.9 days. Approximately 0.5% of the company's shares are short sold.
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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, January 5th 2022.
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How were Saratoga Investment's earnings last quarter?

Saratoga Investment Corp. (NYSE:SAR) posted its earnings results on Monday, October, 4th. The financial services provider reported $0.71 EPS for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.53 by $0.18. The financial services provider had revenue of $18.44 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $16.67 million. Saratoga Investment had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.87% and a net margin of 67.85%. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.49 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 given a dividend of $0.53 per share on Wednesday, January 19th. This represents a $2.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.37%. 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 $2.08 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 7.20%. 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 52.13%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on EPS estimates, Saratoga Investment will have a dividend payout ratio of 92.04% 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?

7 brokers have issued twelve-month price targets for Saratoga Investment's shares. Their forecasts range from $25.00 to $31.00. On average, they expect Saratoga Investment's share price to reach $29.17 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 1.3% 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
• Karina Martinez, Administrative Assistant
• Joseph S. Burkhart, Managing Director & Head-Business Development
• Jeannette Hill, Controller

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), Pzena Investment Management (PZN), Diamond Hill Investment Group (DHIL), Vinci Partners Investments (VINP), Bridge Investment Group (BRDG), Barings BDC (BBDC), Fidus Investment (FDUS), Puyi (PUYI), Value Line (VALU), Monroe Capital (MRCC), Silvercrest Asset Management Group (SAMG), Hywin (HYW), Manning & Napier (MN) 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 many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. (1.13%), Putnam Investments LLC (0.76%), Raymond James & Associates (0.74%), LPL Financial LLC (0.68%), Mackenzie Financial Corp (0.45%) and Two Sigma Advisers LP (0.38%). 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 UBS Group AG, Putnam Investments LLC, PFG Advisors, Virtus ETF Advisers LLC, Advisor Group Holdings Inc., and National Asset Management Inc..
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Which major investors are buying Saratoga Investment stock?

SAR stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Advisory Research Inc., Morgan Stanley, Davidson Trust Co., Ahrens Investment Partners LLC, Commonwealth Equity Services LLC, Two Sigma Advisers LP, LPL Financial LLC, and Cetera Advisors LLC. 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 $28.78.

How much money does Saratoga Investment make?

Saratoga Investment has a market capitalization of $327.08 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 $3.99 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.