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Yield to maturity is crucial in baby bond analysis. Yield to call can also be relevant when call risk is more relevant. We're starting with a hypothetical for demonstrating a key point, then we'll look at two baby bonds as they are trading today. Market inefficiencies can arise from liquidity issues, creating trading opportunities between similar preferred shares or baby bonds.
Golub Capital BDC's dividend pay-out ratio rose to 123% in 4Q24, raising concerns about potential dividend cuts in 2025 despite improved credit profile. The BDC's portfolio grew to $8.7 billion with a strong focus on First Lien loans, benefiting from robust origination growth and successful restructuring. Despite earning $0.39 per share in adjusted net investment income, the total dividend pay-out ratio suggests heightened dividend risks, leading to a 'Hold' rating.
Golub Capital BDC delivered a solid quarter with a 2.8% total NAV return. It trades at a 10% dividend yield and a 3% premium to NAV. The company's portfolio is well-diversified with 386 positions, primarily in floating-rate first-lien loans; it is focused on the software and healthcare sectors. Despite a 17% drop in adjusted net investment income, the decline was less than 5% after adjusting for non-repeatable items; no supplemental dividend was declared.
These 3 high-yield stocks offer double-digit payouts while keeping risk in check—find out why the market is mispricing them. A government-backed REIT, a powerhouse midstream MLP, and a rock-solid BDC—all yielding 10%+ and primed for growth. Investors rarely get opportunities like this—here's how to lock in sustainable 10%+ yields before the market catches on.
Dividend stocks may look cheap, but are they actually value traps? We uncover the truth. The REIT, energy, and BDC sectors face major headwinds—find out which stocks to avoid. Our high-yield strategy targets hidden gems while sidestepping the biggest pitfalls.
We take a look at the action in business development companies through the first week of February and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. BDCs underperformed this week with a total return of around -1%, diverging from other income sectors buoyed by rising Treasuries. Market reaction to earnings highlights a focus on income over total NAV return, as seen with ARCC and GBDC's recent performance.
The current market offers a historic opportunity for dividend stocks. We detail why this is a historic opportunity for dividend investors. We also discuss some of the names that we are buying to take advantage of this opportunity.
It is rare to find sustainable 10%+ yields from common equities. However, there are exceptions to this. We share our favorite 10%+ yielding MLP and BDC right now.
Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (NASDAQ:GBDC ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call February 5, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants David Golub - Chief Executive Officer Chris Ericson - Chief Financial Officer Matt Benton - Chief Operating Officer Conference Call Participants Ray Cheesman - Anfield Capital Finian O'Shea - Wells Fargo Robert Dodd - Raymond James Operator Hello everyone, and welcome to GBDC's Earnings Call for the Fiscal Quarter Ended December 31, 2024. Before we begin, I'd like to take a moment to remind our listeners that remarks made during this call may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.