Blue Owl CapitalOBDC
OBDC
About: Blue Owl Capital Corp is a specialty finance company and business development company (BDC) focused on providing direct lending solutions to U.S. middle-market companies. The company seeks to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation by targeting investment opportunities with favorable risk-adjusted returns, including senior secured, subordinated, or mezzanine loans and equity-related instruments. Its investment strategies are intended to generate favorable returns across credit cycles with an emphasis on preserving capital.
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Funds holding %
of 7,407 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 5 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
103% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 75 | Existing positions closed: 37
89% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 168 | Existing positions reduced: 89
8% more funds holding
Funds holding: 373 [Q3] → 401 (+28) [Q4]
5% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $2.27B [Q3] → $2.4B (+$123M) [Q4]
0.49% more ownership
Funds ownership: 39.91% [Q3] → 40.39% (+0.49%) [Q4]
13% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 16 [Q3] → 14 (-2) [Q4]
49% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $10.6M | Put options by funds: $20.7M
Research analyst outlook
5 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$14.50
5%
upside
Avg. target
$15.90
15%
upside
High target
$17
23%
upside
5 analyst ratings
3 positive
60%
2 neutral
40%
0 negative
0%
Jefferies Matthew Hurwit 100% 1-year accuracy 1 / 1 met price target | 16%upside $16 | Buy Initiated | 11 Apr 2025 |
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Paul Johnson 59% 1-year accuracy 10 / 17 met price target | 5%upside $14.50 | Market Perform Maintained | 8 Apr 2025 |
Wells Fargo Finian O'Shea 50% 1-year accuracy 22 / 44 met price target | 8%upside $15 | Equal-Weight Upgraded | 17 Mar 2025 |
Citizens Capital Markets Brian McKenna 7% 1-year accuracy 1 / 15 met price target | 23%upside $17 | Market Outperform Reiterated | 21 Feb 2025 |
JMP Securities Brian McKenna 7% 1-year accuracy 1 / 15 met price target | 23%upside $17 | Market Outperform Maintained | 4 Feb 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 8 articles about OBDC published over the past 30 days
Negative
Seeking Alpha
5 days ago
BDC Weekly Review: BDCs Plunge On Macro Fears
We take a look at the action in business development companies through the first week of April and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. BDCs faced significant losses, with average returns around -9% on the week with valuations dropping below historical averages. Valuation uncertainty is high due to quarterly NAV declarations and systemic/idiosyncratic factors; estimated NAV drops are 2-3% from Q4 levels.
Positive
Benzinga
1 week ago
2 Stocks With High And Growing Dividends For This Market Crash
I love dividends. I realize that this is not a popular point of view these days.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
OBDC: Sell-Off Makes Its Yield Soar To 13%
Blue Owl Capital Corporation offers a compelling 13% dividend yield after a recent market downturn, making it attractive for income investors. Despite market slumps, Blue Owl Capital has outperformed the S&P 500, thanks to its resilient, diversified, and low-risk investment portfolio. The company's solid BBB- credit rating and high percentage of first-lien debt, positions it well against potential macroeconomic headwinds.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
The Market Is Crashing, But We Are Rejoicing
Why I'm celebrating this market crash—and loading up on these high-yield assets. Tariffs, recession fears, and falling interest rates: here's where smart money is going now. These overlooked stocks could soar—even if some tariffs remain in place.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Blue Owl Capital Corporation Schedules Earnings Release and Quarterly Earnings Call to Discuss its First Quarter Ended March 31, 2025 Financial Results
NEW YORK , April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Owl Capital Corporation (NYSE: OBDC) ("OBDC") today announced it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 after market close. OBDC invites all interested persons to its webcast / conference call on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Skylight Fuels Family-First Innovation with $50 Million of Financing From SG Credit Partners and Wingspire Capital
This loan facility will support Skylight's sustainable momentum while providing increased ability to weather economic cycles. LOS ANGELES , April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Skylight , the company building the operating system for families, has secured a $50 million loan through an expanded partnership with SG Credit Partners and new partner Wingspire Capital.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Retirement Income: I'm Seeking Treasure In These 7-9% Yields
Income investing can be like treasure hunting in many ways. I detail 2 great income picks that offer high yields that are well-covered by cashflow. Both carry investment grade credit ratings and offer immediate diversification across strong asset classes.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
4 weeks ago
Why Is Blue Owl Capital Corporation (OBDC) Down 3% Since Last Earnings Report?
Blue Owl Capital Corporation (OBDC) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
15% Yields Want To Mug Your Dividends
Agency mortgage REITs are achieving exceptional price-to-book ratios. You want a high dividend yield? Great. But don't pay a huge premium in the share price. It's a great time for investors to capture some gains in this sector.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Buy The Dip: Big Dividend Growth Stocks With Major Upside Catalysts
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