BeldenNYSE: BDC

Here is how Belden (BDC) and Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

We take a look at the action in business development companies through the fourth week of October and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. BDCs underperformed this week but still outpaced the broader income market, with larger BDCs leading month-to-date performance. PSEC increased its preferred issuance cap to $2.5bn.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Investcorp Credit Management BDC, Inc. (formerly CM Finance Inc.) (NASDAQ:ICMB) (“ICMB” or “the Company”) today announced that it will release its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, after the close of the financial markets. The Company will host an earnings conference call at 09:00 am (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. All interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing (800) 550-.

Belden (BDC) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.70 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.60 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.78 per share a year ago.

GSBD's dividend yield is highly attractive at around 13%, but rising non-accruals and portfolio quality deterioration make it a hold rather than a buy. Despite strong NII coverage of the dividend, the substantial rise in PIK income to over 11% of total interest and dividend income raises concerns. GSBD trades at a slight discount to book value, and a rerating to historic premium levels is unlikely without significant credit quality improvement.

Goldman Sachs BDC faces credit quality issues but maintains strong fundamentals, including a solid balance sheet and high dividend coverage, making it a buy. Despite a recent share price decline and rising non-accruals, the company's first-lien loan exposure and spillover income ensure dividend safety. GSBD's portfolio grew to 155 companies with increased first-lien exposure, enhancing confidence in future credit quality improvements.

We take a look at the action in business development companies through the third week of October and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. BDCs had a strong week, rising over 1%, supported by reduced expectations of rate cuts. The rise in Payment-in-Kind (PIK) income, now at 7.5%, raises concerns about potential credit issues, though not all PIK is distress-related.

Barings BDC offers a 10.7% yield that's well-covered by cash flows, and trades at a 14% discount to book value. BBDC's portfolio is diversified with 72% secured debt, a low non-accrual rate of 0.3%, and has a strong balance sheet. BBDC could benefit from increased borrower demand in a slowly declining interest rate environment and retains plenty of capital after paying the dividend to fund new investments.

We take a look at the action in business development companies through the second week of October and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. BDCs were down on the week, with PSEC and TPVG underperforming. GAIN's large special dividend led to a significant stock rally pre-ex-div date; the dividend capture strategy proved ineffective, as the stock opened down more than the dividend.