Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp
$ 11.52
1.59%
24 Feb - close price
- Market Cap 998,890,000 USD
- Current Price $ 11.52
- High / Low $ 11.56 / 11.28
- Stock P/E 31.50
- Book Value 16.30
- EPS 0.36
- Next Earning Report -
- Dividend Per Share $1.60
- Dividend Yield 13.8 %
- Next Dividend Date 2026-03-31
- ROA 0.05 %
- ROE 0.02 %
- 52 Week High 14.50
- 52 Week Low 11.28
About
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (OCSL) is a publicly traded business development company that specializes in providing tailored financing solutions to middle-market firms. As a subsidiary of Oaktree Capital Management, OCSL leverages a disciplined investment approach to achieve attractive risk-adjusted returns for its investors. The firm predominantly invests in secured debt instruments, allowing for a diversified portfolio that spans various industries, while capitalizing on Oaktree's extensive market knowledge and investment capabilities. With a strong focus on maintaining credit quality and effectively managing risks, OCSL is well-positioned as a leading entity in the specialty lending sector amidst a dynamic financial environment.
Analyst Target Price
$13.27
Quarterly Earnings
| Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-02-10 | 2025-11-18 | 2025-08-05 | 2025-05-01 | 2025-02-04 | 2024-11-19 | 2024-08-01 | 2024-04-30 | 2024-02-01 | 2023-11-14 | 2023-08-03 | 2023-05-04 |
| Reported EPS | 0.41 | 0.4 | 0.37 | 0.45 | 0.54 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.56 | 0.57 | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.62 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.3806 | 0.39 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 0.54 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.61 | 0.63 | 0.64 | 0.62 |
| Surprise | 0.0294 | 0.01 | -0.08 | -0.04 | 0 | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.02 | -0.04 | -0.01 | -0.02 | 0 |
| Surprise Percentage | 7.7246% | 2.5641% | -17.7778% | -8.1633% | 0% | -1.7857% | -1.7857% | -3.4483% | -6.5574% | -1.5873% | -3.125% | 0% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
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Previous Dividend Records
| Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | |
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| Payment Date | 2026-03-31 | 2025-12-31 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-03-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-03-29 | 2023-12-29 |
| Amount | $0.4 | $0.4 | $0.4 | $0.42 | $0.47 | $0.55 | $0.55 | $0.55 | $0.55 | $0.62 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | $1.60 |
| Dividend Yield | 13.8% |
| Next Dividend Date | 2026-03-31 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2026-03-16 |
Recent News: OCSL
2026-02-22 09:26:21
Bruni J V & Co. Co. significantly increased its stake in Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp. (OCSL) by 12.4%, now holding 2,487,019 shares valued at $32.46 million. Despite OCSL offering a high quarterly dividend of $0.40 with an annualized yield of 13.8%, concerns exist regarding its extremely elevated dividend payout ratio of 444.44%. Analyst sentiment for OCSL is mixed-to-negative, with an average "Reduce" rating and a consensus price target of $13.75, while the stock currently trades around $11.56.
2026-02-21 08:03:03
Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) has been upgraded from a "sell" to a "hold" rating by Wall Street Zen. Despite missing revenue estimates, the company's quarterly EPS of $0.41 beat expectations of $0.38. OCSL currently trades below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, and institutional investors have recently increased their stakes in the company.
2026-02-19 19:56:03
Oaktree Specialty Lending stock (OCSL) has fallen to a 52-week low of $11.92, marking a 15.76% decline over the past year. Despite a substantial 16.79% dividend yield and 19 consecutive years of dividend payments, investor concerns are reflected in its P/E ratio of 32.34 and poor free cash flow yield. The company recently missed Q1 2026 EPS expectations, reporting $0.06 against a projected $0.38, though its revenue was only slightly below estimates.
2026-02-19 16:57:24
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (OCSL) has hit a 52-week low of $11.92, reflecting a 15.76% decline over the past year and concerns over its "poor free cash flow yield" and recent earnings miss. Despite this, the company maintains a substantial 16.79% dividend yield, paid consistently for 19 years, and has a healthy current ratio of 2.92. Analysts are closely watching its strategic responses to these challenges.
2026-02-17 10:27:44
LSV Asset Management significantly reduced its stake in Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp. (OCSL) by 50.5% in the third quarter. The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.40, yielding 13.2% annually, despite an elevated payout ratio of 444.44%. Analyst sentiment is largely negative, with a consensus "Reduce" rating and a target price of $13.75, following several downgrades.
2026-02-11 14:27:35
Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) saw a positive market reaction in Q4 despite a year-over-year sales decline and a non-GAAP profit miss. Management emphasized disciplined capital deployment and increased investment activity, covering the quarterly dividend with earnings. Key analyst questions focused on underperforming assets, software/AI exposure, and drivers of portfolio EBITDA and unrealized depreciation.
