OXLC Stock Recent News

OXLC's Q2 2025 report revealed an 11% dividend cut and a 1-for-5 reverse stock split, reflecting ongoing NAV per share declines. The dividend cut was justified, as payout exceeded portfolio yield, but I question if the reduction was sufficient for long-term sustainability. Despite falling NAV, fixed-income holders (baby bonds and preferreds) remain well-covered, with asset coverage ratios far above regulatory minimums.

OXLC reported its results and gave investors the news they did not want to hear. The fund cut its distribution and announced a reverse split. GAAP NII of $0.16 per share quarterly ($0.64 annual) is closer to a sustainable payout, hence the new $0.96 annual distribution may still be at risk.

GREENWICH, Conn., July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (NasdaqGS: OXLC) (NasdaqGS: OXLCP) (NasdaqGS: OXLCL) (NasdaqGS: OXLCO) (NasdaqGS: OXLCZ) (NasdaqGS: OXLCN) (NasdaqGS: OXLCI) (NasdaqGS: OXLCG) (“Oxford Lane,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) announced today the following financial results and related information:

Nuveen AA-BBB CLO ETF is a relatively new CLO fund from Nuveen. The low expense ratios and high-quality underlying assets are a plus. We tell you how the big picture is looking for ominous for ECC and OXLC.

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OXLC's RIC structure forces high payouts but erodes NAV, making long-term buy-and-hold strategies risky and often unprofitable. Recent total returns have been strong (14.5% annual), but long-run returns are mediocre due to persistent NAV decline and high management fees. OXLC's debt notes and preferred shares offer better risk-adjusted returns than common stock, with less exposure to NAV erosion and steady income.

OXLC offers a massive 26% yield, but this comes at the cost of steadily eroding principal and NAV over time. The fund invests in CLO equity tranches, making it highly sensitive to credit risk and interest rate volatility, amplifying both gains and losses. Despite positive total returns over ten years, OXLC significantly underperforms broad market indices like the S&P 500 and charges a hefty fees.

My strategy targets 7-10% yields to balance income growth and dividend safety for early retirement. Oxford Lane Capital (OXLC) offers a tempting 26% yield, monthly payouts, and recent distribution increases, appealing to income-focused investors. Despite these attractive features, I avoid OXLC due to concerns about the sustainability of its high yield and risk of income reduction.

OXLC common stock is a technical swing trade idea, not a long-term investment, targeting a quick mean reversion to premium pricing. The stock is currently trading at a rare discount to NAV, with historical data showing rapid rebounds to premium levels favored by retail traders. Recent stock offerings and repurchase programs suggest management aims to maintain premium pricing, creating short-term trading opportunities.

Oxford Lane baby bonds provide very strong safety, yet surprisingly, they also provide high yields. This is also true for a couple of Eagle Point Credit baby bonds. Current mispricing has OXLC baby bonds with higher yields-to-maturity than the term preferred stocks in the same sector. I don't know what investors are thinking. I estimate that OXLC baby bonds are offering yields-to-maturity that are 2.5% higher than bonds with equivalent safety.