Blue Owl Capital Corporation (OBDC) is a prominent alternative asset management firm focused on private credit and direct lending, catering specifically to institutional investors. With a commitment to delivering tailored investment solutions, the company fosters long-term partnerships across diverse sectors, ensuring alignment of interests with its clients. Backed by a strong portfolio and an adept management team, Blue Owl is well-equipped to seize market opportunities and expertly navigate the private capital landscape, all while maintaining a steadfast dedication to transparency and value creation, solidifying its status as a trusted leader in the investment arena.
| Revenue (TTM) | $1.78B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $1.78B |
| EBITDA | — |
| Operating Margin | 74.60% |
| Return on Equity | 4.84% |
| Return on Assets | 4.91% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $3.52 |
| Book Value | $14.41 |
| Price-to-Book | 0.75 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 3.01 |
| EV/Revenue | 31.1 |
| EV/EBITDA | — |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | -40.90% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | -14.60% |
| Shares Outstanding | $496.31M |
| Float | 0 |
| % Insiders | 0.27% |
| % Institutions | 55.80% |
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Externally managed BDCs have to meet a high bar to qualify for a durable income portfolio. Their fees and sub-optimal incentives provide a structural headwind for long-term compounding. In my portfolio, I hold 2 externally managed BDCs that have passed the test.
NEW YORK, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Owl Capital Corporation (NYSE: OBDC) ("OBDC") today announced it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 after market close. OBDC invites all interested persons to its webcast / conference call on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
OBDC's vast private-credit portfolio, new asset sales and share buybacks support growth, but lower rates and elevated leverage remain key challenges.
April net investment activity reached a multi-year low as rising stock valuations and BDC sector weakness prompted a cautious approach and selective BDC purchases. Focused April allocations on Ares Capital, Blue Owl Capital, and Hercules Capital, yielding a 7.5% average on new investments despite sector headwinds. Dividend income set a modest April record at $990, up 3% year-over-year, with BDCs contributing 27% of Q2 year-to-date dividends but facing potential further cuts.
Blue Owl Capital Corporation (OBDC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
OBDC's Q1 earnings miss estimates as lower net investment income hurts results despite reduced expenses and a new $300M share repurchase plan.
NEW YORK, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Owl Capital Corporation (NYSE: OBDC) ("OBDC" or the "Company") today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026. FIRST QUARTER 2026 HIGHLIGHTS First quarter GAAP net investment income ("NII") per share of $0.32 First quarter adjusted NII per share(1) of $0.31, as compared with the prior quarter of $0.36 Net asset value per share of $14.41, as compared with $14.81 as of December 31, 2025, primarily reflecting the impact of credit spread widening on the portfolio New investment commitments for the first quarter were $676 million and sales and repayments were $1.5 billion, as compared with $684 million of new investment commitments and $1.4 billion of sales and repayments for the three months ended December 31, 2025 Investments on non-accrual represented 2.0% and 1.0% of the portfolio at cost and fair value, respectively, as compared with 2.3% and 1.1% as of December 31, 2025 In January, Moody's upgraded OBDC to Baa2 given their view on OBDC's credit profile and liability management "OBDC's credit performance remains strong, with no new non‑accruals and steady borrower performance," said Craig W.
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