Eagle Point Income Co 7.75% Series B Term Preferred Stock Due 2028

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Market cap $39.1M

EIC remains a unique closed-end fund focused on junior debt of collateralized loan obligations amid a volatile credit environment. EIC has proactively reduced its monthly distribution again, balancing lower cash flows with strategic share repurchases and preferred share redemptions to support NAV. The fund's approach, compared to peers like ECC and OXLC, has led to modest outperformance as EIC navigates CLO market disruptions and high-profile bankruptcies.

Eagle Point Credit offers attractive risk/reward on both common and preferred shares, supported by strong net investment income and robust asset coverage. EIC's preferred shares are well covered, with an asset coverage ratio of 285%, far exceeding the 200% regulatory minimum, enhancing their safety profile. The Series B preferred (EICB) yields 7.75% with a mandatory redemption by July 2028, trading near par and offering a 410 bps spread over Treasuries.

Eagle Point Income Co Inc (EIC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Eagle Point Income Co Inc and its preferred stock EICC offer high yields and stable income, standing out in today's fixed income market. EICC provides an 8% annual cumulative distribution and 8.20% yield to maturity. EICC is rated a buy for its limited credit risk, high yield, and strong relative value versus peers, making it a compelling income investment.

With the month of July closing out, we are once again seeing the broader equity markets pushing to new all-time highs. As we enter into new all-time highs, we appear to be looking quite stretched on valuations, and CEF discounts have been narrowing.

Eagle Point Income Co Inc (EIC) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

CLOs have been punished in 2025 with ETFs and closed end funds showing significant deterioration. EIC has outperformed ECC but has recently cut the distribution and trails passive ETFs over the last year. We explore EIC's recent performance, valuation, and outlook.

Monthly-paying income investments can be attractive for retirees, but also for those still accumulating wealth, when reinvested for compounding income over time. Fixed-income focused closed-end funds can provide those attractive monthly distribution yields that income-focused investors are looking for. Today, we are looking at two funds that provide a monthly payout plus are trading at attractive discounts.

EIC's NAV has been consistently declining due to shrinking net investment income and reduced NAV premium, driven by lower credit spreads and base rates. The recent dividend cut to $0.13/share offers only marginal coverage, leaving the payout vulnerable to further headwinds. Eagle Point Income's floating-rate portfolio is highly sensitive to Fed policy, so likely rate cuts threaten both income stability and future distributions.

Eagle Point Income Co. recently reduced its monthly dividend by 35%, causing price volatility and investor anxiety about income safety. Despite the dividend cut, I believe the move reflects responsible management, prioritizing NAV preservation over unsustainable payouts. The fund's focus on CLO debt tranches and a leverage ratio of 30.66% support the safety of its 8.0% Series C Term Preferred Stock.