Maxim Group analyst Michael Diana reiterated a Buy rating on SLR Investment Corp. yesterday and set a price target of $19.00.
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Michael Diana has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors that highlight the financial stability and growth potential of SLR Investment Corp. The company’s net asset value per share remained stable, and its earnings per share exceeded the dividend, indicating a solid financial footing. Additionally, the company maintains a high net interest margin despite a slight decline, and its specialty finance loans are less sensitive to interest rate changes, which bodes well in a fluctuating rate environment.
Furthermore, SLR Investment Corp. exhibits strong credit quality with minimal non-accruals, thanks to the risk-averse management strategy of its co-CEOs. The company’s focus on asset-based lending and senior secured loans positions it for continued portfolio growth and earnings expansion. With a robust dividend yield and the potential for stock price appreciation, Michael Diana anticipates a significant total return over the next year, reinforcing his Buy recommendation.
In another report released yesterday, TR | OpenAI – 4o also reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a $17.00 price target.
SLRC’s price has also changed slightly for the past six months – from $15.520 to $15.150, which is a -2.38% drop .