New Strong Sell Stocks for September 23rd
BCSF, BBW and FSBW have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on September 23rd, 2026.
Zacks Investment Research9/23/2026Negative
BCSF
Bain Capital Specialty Finance IncNYSEFINANCIAL SERVICESASSET MANAGEMENT
Key Statistics
Market Cap
$718.74M
P/E Ratio
11.19
EPS
$0.99
Beta
0.63
52W High
$13.27
52W Low
$10.95
50-Day MA
$12.12
200-Day MA
$12.90
Dividend Yield
15.10%
Profit Margin
24.20%
Forward P/E
10.11
PEG Ratio
1.05
About Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc
Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc. (BCSF) is a leading specialty finance firm that offers tailored financing solutions for middle-market companies across a variety of industries. Utilizing Bain Capital's deep expertise in private equity and credit markets, BCSF adopts a diversified investment strategy that includes secured loans and asset-backed securities to optimize risk-adjusted returns. With a strong emphasis on risk management and a commitment to generating sustainable, long-term value, BCSF serves as an essential financial partner for businesses aiming to enhance growth and adaptability in an evolving economic landscape.
Fundamentals
| Revenue (TTM) | $263.96M |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $263.96M |
| EBITDA | — |
| Operating Margin | 80.20% |
| Return on Equity | 5.76% |
| Return on Assets | 4.61% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $4.07 |
| Book Value | $16.66 |
| Price-to-Book | 0.67 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 2.72 |
| EV/Revenue | 28.31 |
| EV/EBITDA | 21.91 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | -40.80% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | -12.10% |
| Shares Outstanding | $64.87M |
| Float | 0 |
| % Insiders | 0.70% |
| % Institutions | 59.76% |
Historical Volatility
HV 10-Day
17.51%
HV 20-Day
15.34%
HV 30-Day
17.40%
HV 60-Day
20.15%
HV Rank
13.1%
Volatility is currently expanding
Analyst Ratings
Consensus ($12.62 target)
3
HoldLatest News
The Fed's Next Move Could Awaken These Big BDC Dividends
Rate hikes are back on the table. For most investors, that's bad news.
Forbes9/13/2026Positive
Bain Capital Specialty Finance: The Dividend Cut Is Coming (Rating Downgrade)
BCSF has several signs of an upcoming dividend cut. Its nearly 15% forward yield is unsustainable, with only a 5% NII margin of safety and special dividends already halted. Upcoming $300M debt refinancing at higher rates and persistent NAV declines increase pressure on NII and dividend stability.
Seeking Alpha8/12/2026Neutral
Bain Capital Specialty Finance Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Bain Capital Specialty Finance NYSE: BCSF reported second-quarter net investment income of $28.6 million, or $0.44 per share, which covered its $0.42-per-share base dividend by 105%, the company said during its earnings call. Net investment income represented an annualized return on equity of 10.5%.
MarketBeat8/11/2026Neutral
Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. Announces June 30, 2026 Financial Results and Declares Third Quarter 2026 Dividend of $0.42 per Share
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. (NYSE: BCSF, the “Company”, “our” or “we”) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, and that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has declared a dividend of $0.42 per share for the third quarter of 2026. "BCSF delivered solid net investment income per share during the second quarter of 2026. Credit quality across our diversified portfolio remains healthy and our borrowers continue to demonstrate s.
Business Wire8/10/2026Neutral
Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. Schedules Earnings Release for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2026
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. (NYSE: BCSF, the “Company”, “our” or “we”) today announced it will report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 on Monday, August 10, 2026 after market close. Management will host a conference call on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Company's financial results. Conference Call Information A conference call to discuss the Company's financial results will be held live at 8:30.
Business Wire7/23/2026Neutral
Bain Capital Specialty (BCSF) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
Bain Capital Specialty (BCSF) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Zacks Investment Research6/2/2026Positive
Bain Capital Specialty Finance Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
Bain Capital Specialty Finance NYSE: BCSF reported first-quarter net investment income that matched its regular dividend, while net income was pressured by unrealized losses tied to select portfolio companies and broader market valuation adjustments.
MarketBeat5/12/2026Neutral
Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. (BCSF) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. (BCSF) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Seeking Alpha5/12/2026Neutral
Bain Capital Specialty Finance: Deep Discount, Strong Returns
Bain Capital Specialty Finance trades at a near 27% discount to NAV, well below its 5-year average of 13.6%. BCSF's portfolio is diversified across 203 holdings, with a gross asset yield of 10.26% and a non-leverage expense ratio of 2.85%. BCSF outperforms peers with a 5-year total NAV return of 10.41% versus the group's 7.18% and maintains a BBB- Fitch credit rating.
Seeking Alpha4/8/2026Positive
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Data last updated: 9/26/2026