Barings BDC

BBDC

Market cap $902M

Investors love dividend stocks, especially those with high yields, because they provide a substantial passive income stream and offer significant total return potential.

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barings BDC, Inc. (NYSE: BBDC) (“Barings BDC” or the “Company”) today announced that the Company's Board of Directors (the “Board”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. The Company also announced that it will report its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025 on Thursday, November 6, 2025, after the market closes. The Company has scheduled a conference call to discuss third quar.

BDCs have already experienced a notable correction. The sector median P/NAV metric indicates ~12% discount to NAV. Many players are priced even below that.

Investors love dividend stocks, especially those with ultra-high yields, because they provide a significant income stream and have substantial total return potential.

We take a look at the action in business development companies through the first week of September and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. BDCs were mostly down on the week as valuations remain attractive in aggregate. Gladstone Capital Corp. issued a high-coupon convertible bond, reflecting limited growth prospects.

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barings BDC, Inc. (NYSE: BBDC) (“Barings BDC”) announced today that it has priced an underwritten public offering of $300 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.200% notes due 2028 (the “Notes”). The Notes will bear interest at a rate of 5.200% per year, payable semiannually, will mature on September 15, 2028 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at Barings BDC's option at any time at par plus a “make-whole” premium, if applicable. The offering is expecte.

Private credit offers equity-like returns with lower volatility, making it attractive for income-focused investors seeking equity-level returns without depending on capital gains (like equity). Barings Corporate Investors (MCI) and Barings Participation Investors (MPV) have delivered top-tier long-term returns, outperforming the S&P 500 over decades. Despite their stellar performance, MCI and MPV now trade at a steep 28% premium to NAV, significantly reducing their effective yield and potential return for new buyers.

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Barings BDC's portfolio is heavily weighted toward first lien loans, providing a strong foundation for risk management and income stability. BBDC offers a starting dividend yield of 10.7%, which is supported by net investment income at a coverage rate of 107%. Q2 earnings highlight a stable risk profile. Earnings remain on par with prior quarters and financials are healthy.