Barings BDC, Inc. (BBDC)

NYSE: BBDC · Real-Time Price · USD
9.05
-0.12 (-1.31%)
Jan 13, 2026, 3:40 PM EST - Market open
-1.31%
Market Cap951.69M
Revenue (ttm)281.87M
Net Income (ttm)101.51M
Shares Out 105.16M
EPS (ttm)0.96
PE Ratio9.39
Forward PE9.05
Dividend$1.04 (11.49%)
Ex-Dividend DateDec 3, 2025
Volume315,449
Open9.17
Previous Close9.17
Day's Range9.04 - 9.24
52-Week Range7.66 - 10.85
Beta0.66
AnalystsBuy
Price Target9.67 (+6.85%)
Earnings DateFeb 19, 2026

About BBDC

Barings BDC, Inc. is a publicly traded, externally managed investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. It seeks to invest primarily in senior secured loans, first lien debt, unitranche, second lien debt, subordinated debt, equity co-investments and senior secured private debt investments in private middle-market companies that operate across a wide range of industries. It specializes in mezzanine, leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, ESOPs, change of control tra... [Read more]

Sector Financials
IPO Date Feb 15, 2007
Employees 27
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol BBDC
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, Barings BDC's revenue was $286.17 million, a decrease of -1.05% compared to the previous year's $289.20 million. Earnings were $110.29 million, a decrease of -13.84%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 3 analysts, the average rating for BBDC stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $9.67, which is an increase of 6.85% from the latest price.

Price Target
$9.67
(6.85% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

The Biggest Bargain And The Most Expensive Lottery Ticket I See In The BDC Space

BDC sector valuations remain depressed, with P/NAV metrics under 1x due to falling rates and credit risk concerns. Dividend sustainability is diverging across BDCs; not all will cut, but the ones with...

6 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Barings BDC: 11% Yield And 19% Discount Make It A Buy

Barings BDC offers an 11.5% dividend yield and trades at a 0.81x price-to-NAV, well below peers and historical averages. BBDC's portfolio is primarily first-lien secured, with low non-accruals and str...

12 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Barings BDC: Excessive NAV Discount

Barings BDC offers a first-lien focused portfolio with strong origination and asset quality. BDC trades at a 19% discount to NAV despite covering its 11.6% yield with net investment income. The BDC's ...

13 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Barings BDC: It Is Time To Enter This 11.7% Yielder

Barings BDC Inc has entered a deep discount territory. At the same time, BBDC's 11.7% dividend is supported by one of the strongest base dividend coverage levels in the BDC game. In Q3, 2025, we also ...

18 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Buy Any Of Santa's 14 Ideal Safer Dividend Power Dogs

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4 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Barings BDC: A Rare Moment When Common Stock Beat Bonds

Barings BDC common stock is trading at a deep 20% discount, offering a projected NII yield near 10%. BBDC's average 3- and 5-year total returns are around 9%, with a credit rating of BBB-/Baa3 and rel...

6 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Barings BDC: Q3 Earnings Show Strong Dividend Coverage

Barings BDC remains a resilient choice in the BDC sector, offering a high 11.6% dividend yield and strong distribution coverage. BBDC's portfolio is well-diversified, focused on senior secured first l...

7 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Dividend Power Dogs: 12 Ideal Safer November Stars

Of 35 November Dividend Power Dogs, 12 are recommended for "safer" dividends, with free-cash-flow-yields exceeding dividend-yields, and returns from $1,000 invested equaling-or-exceeding share-price, ...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Barings BDC Inc (BBDC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Barings BDC Inc ( BBDC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 7, 2025 9:00 AM EST Company Participants Joseph Mazzoli - Head of Investor Relations & Client Development Eric Lloyd - Executive Chairman of the...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Barings BDC, Inc. Announces Chief Executive Officer Transition

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barings BDC, Inc. (NYSE: BBDC) (“Barings BDC” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Thomas Q. McDonnell as Chief Executive Offic...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Barings BDC, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barings BDC, Inc. (NYSE: BBDC) (“Barings BDC” or the “Company”) today reported its financial and operating results for the third quarter of 2025. Highlights   Three M...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Dividend Power Dogs: 13 Ideal Safer October Stars

Thirteen of 35 October Dividend Power Dogs are recommended for their "safer" dividends, with free cash-flow yields exceeding dividend yields, making them ideal buys. The Dividend Power strategy focuse...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Barings BDC, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter Cash Dividend of $0.26 Per Share and Announces Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter 2025 Results

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barings BDC, Inc. (NYSE: BBDC) (“Barings BDC” or the “Company”) today announced that the Company's Board of Directors (the “Board”) declared a quarterly cash dividend...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Time To Hunt Bargains In The BDC Forest: 2 Picks At ~20% Discount To NAV

BDCs have already experienced a notable correction. The sector median P/NAV metric indicates ~12% discount to NAV. Many players are priced even below that.

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

BDC Weekly Review: Gladstone Takes A Dive On Its Convertible Issuance

We take a look at the action in business development companies through the first week of September and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. BDCs were mostly down on the week as valuations...

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4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Barings BDC, Inc. Prices Public Offering of $300 Million of 5.200% Notes due 2028

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barings BDC, Inc. (NYSE: BBDC) (“Barings BDC”) announced today that it has priced an underwritten public offering of $300 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.2...

4 months ago - Business Wire

Barings BDC And Siblings: Get The Barings/MassMutual Expertise, But At A Reasonable Price

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5 months ago - Benzinga

Barings BDC: Remains Resilient But Not A Buy Yet

Barings BDC's portfolio is heavily weighted toward first lien loans, providing a strong foundation for risk management and income stability. BBDC offers a starting dividend yield of 10.7%, which is su...

5 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Barings BDC Inc (BBDC) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Barings BDC Inc (BBDC) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

5 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Barings BDC, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results and Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.26 Per Share

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barings BDC, Inc. (NYSE: BBDC) (“Barings BDC” or the “Company”) today reported its financial and operating results for the second quarter of 2025 and announced that t...

5 months ago - Business Wire

Barings BDC, Inc. Announces Conference Call to Discuss Second Quarter 2025 Results

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barings BDC, Inc. (NYSE: BBDC) (“Barings BDC” or the “Company”) announced today that it will report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 o...

6 months ago - Business Wire

Barings BDC: Rising Concerns, But Dividend Should Remain Safe Near-Term (Downgrade)

Barings BDC's dividend appears safe for the near-term, but declining financials and economic uncertainty warrant caution for income investors. Recent earnings showed net investment income fell below d...

7 months ago - Seeking Alpha

2 BDCs To Dump Before Rates Fall

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8 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Barings BDC: Dividend Cut Risk Is High, I'm Avoiding This One

Barings BDC is a well-established vehicle with one of the longest track records in the sector. The portfolio quality is solid, and certainly better than what could be implied from the 20% discount to ...

8 months ago - Seeking Alpha