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Oaktree Specialty Lending 
Financial services / Business development company
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Oaktree Specialty Lending’s share price has softened recently and now trades below its prior highs, reflecting growing caution toward business development companies. Net investment income remains solid, and the dividend yield is still attractive after several years of generally stable payouts. However, the market is increasingly focused on credit quality and the path of interest rates. From a value perspective, the stock looks tempting: earnings coverage of the dividend remains adequate and portfolio yields are strong. Yet risks are clearly visible. Non-accrual levels bear watching, funding costs have risen, and any economic slowdown could pressure portfolio performance. The recent weakness appears driven more by macro credit concerns than by a collapse in fundamentals. If credit metrics hold and income stays stable, the shares could recover. If credit stress emerges, downside may persist. This review is for informational and educational purposes only, not financial advice.
In this video, we analyze Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL), exploring why its stock price is low, what’s behind recent declines, and whether the juicy dividend yield is an opportunity or a red flag. We cover financials, dividend sustainability, risks, and the upside potential, all in clear, jargon-free language.
InsightfulValue explores Oaktree Specialty Lending’s 11%+ yield, NAV discount and credit stress—deep-value or deep risk?