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In the current environment, it is indeed difficult for BDCs to achieve premium over NAV. However, as the earnings and dividends continue to remain strong in the sector, I see no reason for significant discounts to NAV. In this article, I have identified two BDCs, which trade at a steep discount to their net asset values despite robust fundamentals. It clearly provides an opportunity for investors.

Weak asset quality high rates and macroeconomic woes are likely to hurt Zacks SBIC & Commercial Finance industry players like Golub Capital (GBDC), Barings BDC (BBDC) and Crescent Capital (CCAP). Yet, a rise in financing demand across sectors is likely to aid.

Recently, Crescent Capital has outperformed the BDC market delivering positive returns, while the index has dropped in the negative return territory. Q2, 2024 earnings deck helps explain this, where we can see a continued generation of robust cash flows, solid portfolio quality and improved transaction outlook. In this article, I dissect the Q2 earnings and explain in detail why I have remained bullish.

Crescent Capital BDC, Inc. (NASDAQ:CCAP ) Q2 2024 Results Conference Call August 13, 2024 12:00 PM ET Company Participants Dan McMahon - Head of Investor Relations Jason Breaux - Chief Executive Officer Henry Chung - President Gerhard Lombard - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Robert Dodd - Raymond James Paul Johnson - KBW Finian O'Shea - Wells Fargo Derek Hewett - Bank of America Operator Good day, everyone and welcome to the Q2 2024 Crescent Capital BDC Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.

Crescent Capital BDC (CCAP) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.59 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.58 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.56 per share a year ago.

Crescent Capital BDC, Inc. is a well-managed business development company with a floating-rate focus and solid dividend metrics. The company pays growing supplemental dividends and has a low pay-out ratio, but may face challenges in a lower-rate environment. Crescent Capital is trading at a 4% discount to book value, but may disappoint investors due to its aggressive floating-rate posture and potential impact of rate cuts.

Crescent Capital BDC offers a 9% dividend yield with strong performance and conservative portfolio management. Broadstone Net Lease provides a 7.4% dividend yield with high occupancy rates and a solid balance sheet. Both companies offer stable income and potential capital appreciation, making them attractive high-yield investment options in a volatile market.

Crescent Capital BDC (CCAP) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

If you're considering investing in dividend stocks, you'll find that there are many reasons to do so, not least the steady passive income they deliver on top of long-term capital appreciation.

Net worth is not the only metric to measure wealth, as free cash flow generation is also important. Investing in a mix of high and mid-level dividend-paying stocks can protect net worth, while providing income. Crescent Capital and Federal Realty Trust are two picks that offer high-yield and stable growth for a well-rounded portfolio.