Strong Net Investment Income
BXSL reported a net investment income (NII) of $0.83 per share for the quarter, representing a 12.1% annualized return on equity. This NII is primarily composed of interest income.
High Distribution Yield
The distribution of $0.77 per share was covered by net investment income by 8%, representing an 11.2% annualized distribution yield, one of the highest among its traded BDC peers.
Low Non-Accruals
Credit quality remained strong with 0.3% of investments on non-accrual at cost and 0.1% at fair market value, well below the average of their traded BDC peers.
Efficient Cost Management
BXSL maintains among the lowest management fees and G&A costs as a percentage of NAV across its traded BDC peers, allowing focus on high-quality assets.
Strong Portfolio Growth
BXSL ended the quarter with $12.8 billion of investments at fair value, over a 20% increase from $10.4 billion year-over-year.
Successful Debt Issuance
BXSL issued $500 million of new debt at a coupon of 5.3%, the tightest spread compared to traded BDC peers in 2025.