2 Externally Managed BDCs To Buy For 10%+ Passive Income

BDCs have gone out of favor. The current sector median 25% discount implies an unprecedented 12% loss rate (and this is even ignoring the recovery rates), which history does not support. I see that rising non-accruals, tight dividends, and extended balance sheets challenge the sector, but long-term protections remain robust.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 15, 2026

Barings BDC: This BDC Should Not Trade At A 19% NAV Discount

Barings BDC remains a 'Strong Buy' due to robust asset quality, full dividend coverage, and an unjustified 19% discount to NAV. BBDC's non-accrual ratio improved to 0.6% in Q2 (-0.4 PP Q/Q), supporting confidence in loan performance and balance sheet strength. Net investment income covered the dividend by ~108% in Q2, with the dividend and NAV per share remaining about stable year-over-year.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 9, 2026

Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Barings BDC Stock?

Investors need to pay close attention to BBDC stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 19, 2026

Should Value Investors Buy Barings BDC (BBDC) Stock?

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 10, 2026

Barings Bdc Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Barings Bdc NYSE: BBDC reported second-quarter net investment income that exceeded its quarterly dividend, while its net asset value declined modestly as the business development company continued to simplify legacy structures and deploy capital into new investments.

MarketBeat • Aug 8, 2026

Barings BDC: Resilience Makes The Discount Compelling

Barings BDC offers a 13.5% dividend yield and trades at a discount to NAV, appealing to income-focused investors. BBDC's Q2 saw solid 108% dividend coverage, improved leverage, and manageable non-accruals, supporting near-term dividend safety. Despite a 12% year-over-year decline in total investment income, increased origination activity and resilient fundamentals support cautious optimism.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 7, 2026

Barings BDC Inc (BBDC) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Barings BDC Inc (BBDC) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Aug 6, 2026

Barings BDC, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results and Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.26 Per Share

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barings BDC, Inc. (NYSE: BBDC) (“Barings BDC” or the “Company”) today reported its financial and operating results for the second quarter of 2026 and announced that the Company's Board of Directors (the “Board”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share. Highlights   Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Income Statement June 30, 2026 March 31, 2026 (dollars in millions, except per share data) Total Amount Per Share(1) Total Amount Per Share(1) Net.

Business Wire • Aug 5, 2026

Barings BDC (BBDC) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Barings BDC (BBDC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.28 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.25 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.28 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 6, 2026

Barings BDC: Why I've Maintained A Buy For This 12%+ Yielding Pick

Barings BDC Inc. offers compelling relative value, trading at a 0.76x P/NAV despite structural advantages over peers. BBDC's lower SaaS exposure (~13% vs. sector +20%), below-average non-accruals (2.0% vs. sector 4.1%), and competitive fee structure support a premium valuation. A 17% price appreciation to a 0.89x P/NAV, in line with GBDC, appears realistic alongside a 10%+ dividend yield.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 15, 2026