Kayne Anderson BDC Q2 net investment income dips, NAV falls

Overview

• US business development company reported Q2 net investment income per share of $0.42, down from Q1

• Net asset value per share fell to $16.00, mainly due to realized and unrealized losses

• Company declared regular Q3 dividend of $0.40 per share

Outlook

• Company declares Q3 2026 dividend of $0.40 per share

• Company sees increased deal flow in core middle market at start of Q3

• Company notes favorable pricing environment for new floating rate originations

Result Drivers

• LOWER PIK INCOME - Decrease in total investment income was mainly due to reduced catch-up PIK interest and a portfolio company on non-accrual

• REALIZED LOSSES - Completed liquidation and debt restructuring drove realized losses in the quarter

• FAVORABLE PRICING - New floating rate originations were priced wider, reflecting a favorable environment for selective lending

Company press release: ID:nBwHDS6ka

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 3 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the closed end funds peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Kayne Anderson BDC Inc is $15.50, about 9.8% above its August 7 closing price of $14.12

• The stock recently traded at 9 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 9 three months ago

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