Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. (KBDC)
NYSE:KBDC
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Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc.
(NYSE:KBDC)
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Rating:63Neutral
Price Target:
$16.00
â–²(9.22% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/14/26
The score is held back primarily by weaker and less reliable cash-flow/balance-sheet signals (including TTM discontinuities) despite strong profitability. Valuation and income appeal are strong (reasonable P/E and high yield), while technicals are mildly constructive and the earnings call supports dividend durability but notes rising credit stress and modest NAV pressure.
Positive Factors
High Profitability & ROE
KBDC’s income statement shows persistently high net margins and solid annualized ROE, supporting durable internally generated earnings. High margin economics in private credit provide sustained distributable income and help absorb modest credit shocks, underpinning dividend support and long‑term return generation.
Negative Factors
Volatile Operating Cash Flow
Operating cash generation has been inconsistent: years of positive OCF reversed in 2025 and the TTM exhibits large discontinuities. This weakens predictability of distributable cash, complicates sustainable dividend funding and buyback pacing, and increases reliance on external capital in stress periods.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
High Profitability & ROE
KBDC’s income statement shows persistently high net margins and solid annualized ROE, supporting durable internally generated earnings. High margin economics in private credit provide sustained distributable income and help absorb modest credit shocks, underpinning dividend support and long‑term return generation.
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Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. (KBDC) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$958.76M
Dividend Yield13%
Average Volume (3M)251.25K
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.9
Beta (1Y)0.37
Revenue Growth5.39%
EPS Growth-28.09%
CountryUS
EmployeesN/A
SectorFinancial
Sector Strength70
IndustryAsset Management
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.28
Shares Outstanding66,350,000
10 Day Avg. Volume270,072
30 Day Avg. Volume251,250
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.30
Price to Book (P/B)0.91
Price to Sales (P/S)4.27
P/FCF Ratio-10.19
Enterprise Value/Market Cap-12.74
Enterprise Value/Revenue-61.77
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-85.44
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-94.13
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$15.00Price Target Upside2.39% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)1.62
Revenue Forecast (FY)$209.46M
Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. allocates capital to U.S. middle-market enterprises, typically those generating annual EBITDA between $10 million and $150 million. The firm maintains a broad investment scope, considering a diverse array of sectors and in...
How the Company Makes Money
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Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 11, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 18, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call reflects a balanced tone: solid core operating results and defensive portfolio positioning (dividend coverage at 108%, 10.6% annualized ROE, strong liquidity, disciplined originations and accretive share repurchases) counterbalanced by modest portfolio stress (nonaccruals rising to 2.5%), net realized and unrealized losses that drove a $0.09 NAV decline, and some yield compression. Management emphasized discipline, ample liquidity, and selective deployment as offsets to market uncertainty.Positive Updates
Net Investment Income and Dividend Coverage
Net investment income of $0.43 per share in Q1 2026, covering the $0.40 quarterly dividend at 108% (slight decline from $0.44 in Q4). Board declared $0.40 regular quarterly dividend and reiterated confidence in sustaining the dividend throughout 2026.
Negative Updates
NAV Decline and Unrealized/Realized Losses
Net asset value per share declined to $16.23, down $0.09 (55 basis points) from $16.32 at quarter end; NAV decline comprised ~$0.17 per share from net realized and unrealized losses, partially offset by $0.03 of net investment income excess and $0.05 from share repurchases.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Net Investment Income and Dividend Coverage
Net investment income of $0.43 per share in Q1 2026, covering the $0.40 quarterly dividend at 108% (slight decline from $0.44 in Q4). Board declared $0.40 regular quarterly dividend and reiterated confidence in sustaining the dividend throughout 2026.
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Company Guidance
Management reiterated the Board-declared quarterly dividend of $0.40 (record June 30, payable July 16) and said it expects to sustain that payout through 2026, supported by Q1 net investment income of $0.43 per share (108% coverage), undistributed NII of ~$0.25 per share, and an annualized ROE of 10.6%; NAV was $16.23 (down $0.09 q/q) and net assets $1.1 billion on $2.3 billion of total assets. Guidance emphasized a conservative balance sheet with debt-to-equity at 1.05x (target 1.0–1.25x, comfortable nearer 1.0–1.1x), total liquidity of $569.7 million (cash $32.7M + $537M undrawn), and continued disciplined deployment (Q1 commitments $93M, total fundings $99.1M, repayments $74.6M, DSL sales $17.4M, net funded activity $7.1M; since quarter-end ~$150M closed/finalizing and management noted Q2 commitments tracking near $200M). Credit guidance noted 93% first‑lien, 95% floating‑rate debt, weighted average portfolio yield ~10.1% (new floating loans averaged 549 bps over SOFR, +20 bps q/q), portfolio metrics of ~105 companies ($2.2B fair value + $289M unfunded), weighted avg borrower leverage ~4.4x, interest coverage 2.4x, LTV ~43%, non‑accruals 2.5% of debt (up from 1.4%) with Sundance/Regiment expected to cure in 1–2 quarters, and a plan to complete the rotation out of remaining BSL ($29.8M) while continuing share repurchases ($21.4M in Q1 at ~86% of NAV; $100M program renewed).Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
45
Neutral
Cash Flow
34
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 197.67M | 235.82M | 181.56M | 132.40M | 68.57M | 28.76M |
| Gross Profit | 142.91M | 198.78M | 123.76M | 82.78M | 50.40M | 24.56M |
| EBITDA | 129.71M | 171.72M | 132.66M | 77.08M | 45.77M | 22.29M |
| Net Income | 88.73M | 93.71M | 131.94M | 77.08M | 45.77M | 22.29M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 2.25B | 2.29B | 2.08B | 1.42B | 1.19B | 586.46M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 14.31M | 18.03M | 22.38M | 46.87M | 8.53M | 2.04M |
| Total Debt | 1.12B | 1.12B | 848.13M | 689.32M | 571.59M | 266.33M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.17B | 1.18B | 896.32M | 740.61M | 602.35M | 274.50M |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.08B | 1.11B | 1.19B | 683.06M | 592.04M | 311.97M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 68.33M | -98.72M | 105.03M | 79.85M | 46.11M | 9.47M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 68.33M | -98.72M | 105.03M | 79.85M | 46.11M | 9.47M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | 0.00 | -649.53M | -189.91M | -587.88M | -568.61M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -71.38M | 94.37M | 532.81M | 135.60M | 548.26M | 561.16M |
Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. Technical Analysis
Negative
14.65
Price Trends
14.56
Negative
14.06
Positive
13.89
Positive
Market Momentum
-0.04
Positive
47.09
Neutral
38.54
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For KBDC, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 14.65 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 14.61, above the 50-day MA of 14.56, and above the 200-day MA of 13.89, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.04 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 47.09 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 38.54 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for KBDC.
Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. Risk Analysis
Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. disclosed 62 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (68)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
82 Outperform | $226.15M | 6.61 | 11.28% | 13.03% | 92.11% | 73.34% | |
68 Neutral | $18.00B | 11.42 | 9.92% | 3.81% | 9.73% | 1.22% | |
63 Neutral | $958.76M | 10.93 | 0.03% | 13.00% | 5.39% | -28.09% | |
59 Neutral | $3.47B | 17.09 | 5.24% | 11.70% | 6.69% | -31.63% | |
54 Neutral | $312.12M | -2.49 | -19.08% | 21.13% | -153.69% | -168.78% | |
50 Neutral | $247.47M | 17.55 | 0.01% | 16.61% | 122.81% | 43.00% | |
49 Neutral | $224.11M | 5.23 | 12.12% | 17.28% | 18.91% | 14.29% |
* Financial Sector Average
KBDC
Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc.
14.45
0.35
2.51%
GBDC
Golub Capital Bdc
13.33
-0.20
-1.49%
PNNT
Pennantpark Investment
3.79
-1.93
-33.79%
TCPC
BlackRock TCP Capital
3.72
-2.82
-43.13%
TPVG
TriplePoint Venture Growth
5.52
-0.61
-9.91%
LIEN
Chicago Atlantic BDC
9.91
1.17
13.33%
Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial Disclosures
Kayne Anderson BDC Reports Solid Q1 2026 Results
Positive
May 11, 2026
Kayne Anderson BDC reported first-quarter 2026 results on May 11, 2026, posting net investment income of $28.9 million, or $0.43 per share, slightly down from the prior quarter, as total investment income fell to $57.3 million due to lower referen...
Financial Disclosures
Kayne Anderson BDC Schedules First-Quarter 2026 Earnings Release
Neutral
Apr 9, 2026
On April 9, 2026, Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. announced it will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, after markets close on Monday, May 11, 2026. The company also scheduled an earnings conference call for 10:00 a.m. Ea...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Kayne Anderson BDC Launches Flexible At-the-Market Equity Program
Positive
Apr 1, 2026
On March 31, 2026, Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. entered into equity distribution agreements with KA Credit Advisers, LLC and a syndicate of sales agents, allowing the company to issue and sell up to $150 million of common stock from time to time throu...
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial Disclosures
Kayne Anderson BDC Announces Q4 Results and 2026 Dividend
Positive
Mar 2, 2026
Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. reported fourth-quarter 2025 net investment income of $30.1 million, or $0.44 per share, as total investment income edged up to $61.9 million on a rotation from lower-yield broadly syndicated loans into higher-yield middle...
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