Barings BDCNYSE: BBDC

24/7 Insights Dividend stocks offer investors the opportunity to increase investment total return.

24/7 Insights Investors love dividends, but selecting the right ones can be a challenge.

We take a look at BDC BBDC, which trades at a 16% discount to book with a 10.8% dividend yield and 11.6% net investment income yield. BBDC has performed in line with the sector over the last few years. BBDC offers a margin of safety with a market-performing portfolio and a significantly lower than average valuation.

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Weak asset quality, high rates and macroeconomic woes are likely to hurt Zacks SBIC & Commercial Finance industry players like Bain Capital (BCSF), Barings BDC (BBDC) and Crescent Capital (CCAP). Yet, decent financing demand across sectors is likely to aid.

In the stock market, everyone seeks hidden treasures and high-return opportunities. The exertion for under-$10 stocks with dividends often yields progressive results.

Barings BDC (BBDC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.31 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.30 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.34 per share a year ago.

A common piece of advice is to work smarter, not harder. One way to do that is with passive income, which comes from ownership rather than labor or active involvement in an enterprise.

Barings BDC is a promising BDC with potential for re-rating upside. The BDC has suffered an increase in non-accruals, leading to a negative attitude and a 20% discount to net asset value. Barings BDC has raised its dividend twice in 2023 and has solid dividend coverage, indicating potential for a dividend increase in 2024.