Kayne Anderson BDC

KBDC

Market cap $924M

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. (NYSE: KBDC) (“KBDC”), a business development company externally managed by its investment adviser, KA Credit Advisors, LLC, announced today that it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 on Monday, August 10, 2026, after the close of financial markets. KBDC will host a conference call at 10:00 am ET on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, to review its financial results. All interested parties are invited to partici.

Externally managed BDCs have to meet a high bar to qualify for a durable income portfolio. Their fees and sub-optimal incentives provide a structural headwind for long-term compounding. In my portfolio, I hold 2 externally managed BDCs that have passed the test.

Kayne Anderson BDC remains a buy, offering an attractive risk-to-reward profile despite sector headwinds and recent underperformance. KBDC trades at a 16% discount to BV, with nearly 12% dividend yield and ~107.5% NII coverage, supporting dividend safety. Portfolio diversification is strong, with minimal (2%) software/technology exposure, reducing AI disruption risk relative to peers.

Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. (KBDC) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

The longer this bull run lasts, the greater the likelihood of a near-term correction. A market correction would be healthy, realigning asset prices with fundamentals and creating opportunities for patient investors. So, rather than full derisking, I advocate a 'balanced hedge' approach.

Higher interest rates are generally favorable for BDCs. However, some BDCs can suffer from higher rates that could potentially result in painful dividend cuts. In this article, I explain how we as BDC investors could digest the current rate regime and its implications on dividends.

Kayne Anderson BDC is rated Hold, balancing solid dividend coverage and portfolio resilience against rising non-accruals and watchlist exposure. KBDC maintains a defensive portfolio: 93% first-lien, low software exposure, high diversification, and stable leverage at 1.05x, supporting dividend stability. Non-accruals and watchlist percentages have increased, but management expects improvement as certain troubled assets are resolved in coming quarters.

6% to 8% yield range is where investors can find quite many opportunities without losing their sleep at night. 8%+ (and certainly 10%+) allocations increase risks exponentially. However, high risk isn't the same as certain value destruction.

Kayne Anderson BDC (KBDC) offers a near 10% yield and trades at a 9% discount to NAV, yet I maintain a Hold rating. KBDC's fundamentals remain resilient, with high first-lien exposure and solid dividend coverage, but deal flow and investment activity have declined sharply. Rising non-accruals, increased payment-in-kind income, and persistent inflation signal potential credit quality deterioration and macro risks for KBDC.

Current market conditions feel especially unstable due to 'priced to perfection' valuations amid macroeconomic uncertainties. Equities and bond spreads are at all-time highs, raising sustainability concerns for risk-taking in this environment. I prioritize stock picking, focusing on assets perceived as high risk where actual risks are misunderstood or high quality is overlooked.