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24 Oct 2026, 12:45 UTC · 1h ago
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The article reinforces a bearish outlook for FSK and BXSL, highlighting structural dividend instability and capital erosion. OBDC remains the most stable of the group, as its dividend cut and NII beat align with a more conservative valuation.
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FS KKR Capital's Q2 NII of $0.44 matched its dividend only because KKR waived 50% of its incentive fee for four quarters.
Priced inanalysis of Q2 results reported earlier
So whatOnce this waiver expires in Q2 2027, the company must generate an additional ~$0.22 per share to maintain coverage.
More negative than 95% of claims this week
FS KKR Capital's loan book value is declining, posting a GAAP loss of $1.57 per share in Q1 and $154 million in Q2.
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The current dividend is only sustainable via a temporary KKR fee waiver expiring in Q2 2027, and GAAP losses of $1.57 per share in Q1 signal continuing loan book erosion.
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NII coverage has steadily declined from 106% to 97% over four quarters, suggesting the dividend may be unsustainable as base rates fall.
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A base dividend cut to $0.31 aligns payouts with earnings power, while a Q2 adjusted NII of $0.34 provides a cushion for supplemental payments.
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Priced inanalysis of Q2 results reported earlier
So whatThe NAV has already dropped from $20.89 at end-2025 to $18.30, a decline of 12.4%.
More negative than 91% of claims this week
Blue Owl Capital (OBDC) reported Q2 adjusted NII of $0.34, beating the $0.32 consensus.
Priced inanalysis of Q2 results reported earlier
So whatThe $0.03 per share surplus over the base dividend provides a cushion for future supplemental payouts.
More positive than 66% of claims this week
BXSL's NII coverage has fallen from 106% to 97% over the last four consecutive quarters.
Priced inanalysis of Q2 results reported earlier
So whatCoverage below 100% suggests the current dividend is unsustainable without capital erosion or fee waivers by FY2027.
More negative than 78% of claims this week
Blue Owl Capital (OBDC) cut its base dividend from $0.37 to $0.31 to align with earnings power.
Priced intrailing total of $1.38 vs forward $1.24
So whatThe annualized forward payout is 10.1% lower than the trailing 12-month total.
More negative than 69% of claims this week
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More negative than 87% of ticker scores this week
High yields are flagged as a warning, GAAP losses are significant, and dividend coverage relies on a temporary fee waiver.
More positive than 67% of ticker scores this week
Adjusted NII beat consensus and covers the reset dividend, supported by a Moody's upgrade and low debt-to-equity.
More negative than 69% of ticker scores this week
NII coverage has slipped for four consecutive quarters as falling base rates erode earnings.
More positive than 56% of ticker scores this week
Demonstrated support for FSK through capital commitments and a temporary fee waiver.
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[mutual] Both companies are large business development companies (BDCs) competing for the same midsize private business lending market.
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[mutual] Both companies are large business development companies (BDCs) competing for the same midsize private business lending market.
More positive than 33% of relationship scores this week
[mutual] Both companies are large business development companies (BDCs) competing for the same midsize private business lending market.
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BXSL hasn't traded since this ran. Last close $23.33 (Oct 23); the reaction starts at the next open.
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FSK hasn't traded since this ran. Last close $10.44 (Oct 23); the reaction starts at the next open.
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OBDC hasn't traded since this ran. Last close $10.05 (Oct 23); the reaction starts at the next open.
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