Barings BDC Announces New Share Repurchase Program

Barings BDC ( (BBDC) ) has provided an announcement.

At its 2025 Annual Meeting on May 8, Barings BDC‘s stockholders elected three Class I directors for a three-year term but did not approve the proposal to issue shares below net asset value. The company reported solid first-quarter 2025 results with a net increase in net assets from operations of $32.6 million and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share. Barings BDC highlighted its strong portfolio performance and credit quality, with non-accruals at 0.6%, and announced a strategic move to rotate into income-producing assets, supported by a $23 million payment from Barings. The company also initiated a new share repurchase program, allowing up to $30 million in stock repurchases over the next year.

Spark’s Take on BBDC Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, BBDC is a Outperform.

Barings BDC’s strong financial performance and attractive valuation are key strengths, supported by positive earnings call highlights. However, technical indicators suggest caution due to bearish trends. Nonetheless, the high dividend yield and robust earnings performance offer significant appeal to investors.

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More about Barings BDC

Barings BDC, Inc. operates in the financial services industry, primarily focusing on investment management and business development. The company provides financing solutions and investment opportunities, leveraging the broader Barings platform to drive portfolio performance and offer global insights.

Average Trading Volume: 593,960

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: $909.7M

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