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Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (NYSE:BXSL ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 7, 2025 9:30 AM ET Company Participants Justin Farshidi - Principal, Blackstone Credit and Insurance Brad Marshall - Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Bock - Co-Chief Executive Officer Carlos Whitaker - President Teddy Desloge - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Finian O'Shea - Wells Fargo Securities Melissa Wedel - JPMorgan Paul Johnson - KBW Maxwell Fritzsche - Truist Operator Welcome to the Blackstone Secured Lending First Quarter 2025 Earnings Call. [Operator Instructions].

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (BXSL) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (BXSL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.83 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.82 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.87 per share a year ago.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (NYSE: BXSL or the “Company”) today reported its first quarter 2025 results. Brad Marshall and Jonathan Bock, Co-Chief Executive Officers of Blackstone Secured Lending Fund, said, “Despite recent market volatility, BXSL reported another strong quarter with net investment income per share of $0.83, covering our dividend at 108%. Credit performance remained healthy with minimal non-accruals, underpinned by a 98.2% first lien senior secure.

Market volatility and higher interest rates make BDCs attractive for income investors, with Bain Capital Specialty Finance and Carlyle Secured Lending offering strong dividend coverage and potential upside. Bain Capital Specialty Finance shows solid portfolio growth, strong dividend coverage, and a favorable P/NAV ratio, despite slight declines in net investment income and top-line revenue. Carlyle Secured Lending, despite recent declines, offers a compelling P/NAV ratio, solid liquidity, and strong dividend coverage, bolstered by a recent merger and investment-grade credit ratings.

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I transitioned from traditional S&P 500 index funds to high-yield dividend assets to build a more secure income stream. I eventually crossed an average above $3K per month. Business Development Companies like Ares Capital and Blackstone Secured Lending offer high dividend yields, making them attractive for income-focused portfolios. Option ETFs, such as JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF, provide substantial income but may underperform traditional indexes in total return.

Despite expected volatility and potential recession, Ares Capital, Blackstone Secured Lending, and Morgan Stanley Direct Lending are likely to maintain their current dividends in 2025. Ares Capital's conservative fiscal strategy, solid dividend coverage, and investment-grade credit ratings position it well for the year ahead. Blackstone Secured Lending's defensively-positioned portfolio and robust liquidity make it a strong contender, despite lower interest rates potentially impacting the sector.