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 7,425 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
90% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 169 | Existing positions reduced: 89
7% more funds holding
Funds holding: 374 [Q3] → 402 (+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] → 40.4% (+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
0%
upside
Avg. target
$15.70
12%
upside
High target
$17
21%
upside
5 analyst ratings
3 positive
60%
2 neutral
40%
0 negative
0%
Wells Fargo Finian O'Shea 63% 1-year accuracy 38 / 60 met price target | 0%downside $14 | Equal-Weight Maintained | 28 Apr 2025 |
Jefferies Matthew Hurwit 100% 1-year accuracy 1 / 1 met price target | 14%upside $16 | Buy Initiated | 11 Apr 2025 |
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Paul Johnson 59% 1-year accuracy 10 / 17 met price target | 4%upside $14.50 | Market Perform Maintained | 8 Apr 2025 |
Citizens Capital Markets Brian McKenna 7% 1-year accuracy 1 / 15 met price target | 21%upside $17 | Market Outperform Reiterated | 21 Feb 2025 |
JMP Securities Brian McKenna 7% 1-year accuracy 1 / 15 met price target | 21%upside $17 | Market Outperform Maintained | 4 Feb 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 13 articles about OBDC published over the past 30 days
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
7 hours ago
Analysts Estimate Blue Owl Capital Corporation (OBDC) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
Blue Owl Capital Corporation (OBDC) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 days ago
These Assets Helped Me Achieve $3000 In Monthly Dividend Income
I transitioned from traditional S&P 500 index funds to high-yield dividend assets to build a more secure income stream. I eventually crossed an average above $3K per month. Business Development Companies like Ares Capital and Blackstone Secured Lending offer high dividend yields, making them attractive for income-focused portfolios. Option ETFs, such as JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF, provide substantial income but may underperform traditional indexes in total return.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 days ago
I'm Buying 7-12% Yields For Recurring Income
High-yield dividend stocks like BDCs and REITs offer stability amidst market volatility, distributing 90% of taxable income to shareholders, and avoiding double taxation. Blue Owl Capital Corp. carries a diversified, first-lien-focused lending portfolio, consistent double-digit ROE, and a well-covered 11.8% total dividend yield. Omega Healthcare Investors benefit from a resilient skilled nursing facility market, inflation-protected leases, and favorable demographic trends, offering a 7.1% dividend yield.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
6 days ago
Out Of 70 Graham Value All-Stars, These 16 'Safer' Stocks Stand Out For April
The Value Score identifies large-cap stocks offering high intrinsic value relative to their price, helping investors find undervalued companies with strong assets and profits. The Ben Graham Formula highlights ultra-stable stocks with strong earnings, dividends, and low valuations, ideal for long-term, defensive investing. 24 out of 69 April Graham All-Star-Value (GASV) Dividend stocks offer “safer” dividends with yields lower than their free cash flow yields. And 16 show IDEAL annual dividends (from $1K invested).
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Focusing On Lower Risk Shares (And Updated Charts For High-Yield Stocks)
Market volatility has increased, making it challenging to predict future Treasury rates and impacting the frequency of my article publications. Price-to-book ratios reveal bargains. Preferred shares offer lower risk and high yields; recent trades in DX-C and EFC-B have been profitable.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
BDC Weekly Review: Consequences Of The Trade War For BDCs
We take a look at the action in business development companies through the second week of April and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. BDCs experienced a 3% decline this week, with volatility at its highest since COVID; traded volumes matched COVID levels. The trade war and market meltdown are causing growth slowdowns and inflation, potentially leading to Fed rate cuts.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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.
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