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Earnings ReportAres Capital’s Purchase of Loans from SSLP
Within one year, Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) stock is expected to reach $18.21, reflecting a rise of ~11.0% from its current price.
Earnings ReportProspect’s Leverage Falls Due to Net Exits in Fiscal 2Q17
Leverage declines Prospect Capital (PSEC) has been operating at higher leverage to take advantage of low rates. The company saw higher net exits in fiscal 2Q17, which led to lower leverage. Notably, Prospect’s fiscal 2Q17 net debt-to-equity ratio declined to 76.2% from its fiscal 2Q16 debt-to-equity ratio of 80.2% and 77.4% in the two previous quarters. As […]
Earnings ReportProspect Deploying towards Real Estate, Structured Investments
Controlled, online lending Prospect Capital’s (PSEC) controlled investments in fiscal 2Q17 rose to 31.5% of its total portfolio, compared with 30.6% in the previous quarter. The company targets selective exits to raise capital when it has found attractive pricing. In fiscal 2Q17, it saw net exits of $175.5 million, compared with net investments of $232.8 million […]
Company & Industry OverviewsProspect Capital Focusing on Structured, Controlled Investments
Prospect Capital (PSEC) has deployed money for equity investments and majority stake when there’s an opportunity for an investment in growing businesses.
Company & Industry OverviewsProspect Capital’s Higher Leverage Could Impact Returns in 2017
Since the Fed increased interest rates in December 2016, Prospect Capital (PSEC) could see some pressure on its cost of capital in 2017.
Macroeconomic AnalysisOriginations, Retail Lending Are Key Drivers for Closed-End Funds
Closed-end funds have seen subdued originations over the past few quarters. Quality originations commanding higher yields continue to drive closed-end funds’ stock performances.
Company & Industry OverviewsAres Capital Expands SDLP Portfolio, but SSLP Still Dominates
After ending the senior secured loan program with GE Capital, Ares Capital (ARCC) is successfully building up a new senior direct lending program (or SDLP).
Company & Industry OverviewsProspect’s Leverage Rises on Higher Origination in Fiscal 1Q17
Prospect Capital has been operating at higher leverage to take advantage of low rates. But the Fed is expected to raise interest rates in calendar 4Q16.
Company & Industry OverviewsProspect Capital’s Controlled Investments, Structured Credit Expansion
Prospect Capital’s (PSEC) controlled investments in fiscal 1Q17 rose to 30.6% of its total portfolio, as compared to 29.7% in the previous quarter.
Earnings ReportPSEC Reduces Leverage amid Low Originations, Potential Rate Hike
Prospect Capital (PSEC) has used the low interest rate environment to its advantage by deploying higher leverage over the past couple of years.
Earnings ReportExploring PSEC’s Online Lending and Structured Credit Investments
Prospect Capital has seen strong growth in originations through its online platform. The company has entered into the online lending business with National Property REIT.
Earnings ReportProspect Could See Higher Originations in Fiscal 1Q17
In fiscal 4Q16, Prospect Capital (PSEC) made $294 million in investments, a substantial rise compared to its investments of $23 million in fiscal 3Q16.
Company & Industry OverviewsHow an Interest Rate Hike Could Impact Closed-End Funds
Closed-end asset managers (PSP) are expected to see higher interest costs on their leverage positions if there is a substantial hike by the Federal Reserve by the end of 2016. Portfolio yields are expected to remain stable, as the demand for quality borrowers is high among lenders.
Company & Industry OverviewsProspect Capitalizes on Its Controlled and Structured Credit in 4Q
Prospect Capital’s (PSEC) controlled investments in fiscal 4Q16 declined to 29.7% of its total portfolio, as compared to 33.3% in the previous quarter.
Company & Industry OverviewsProspect Capital’s Net Exits Continue, Investments Expected to Rise
In fiscal 4Q16, Prospect Capital (PSEC) made portfolio investments of $294 million, which is a substantial rise from the $23 million in fiscal 3Q16.
Earnings ReportProspect to Deploy More in Control, Online, Structured in 4Q16
Prospect Capital’s (PSEC) controlled investments in the March quarter stood at 33.3% of its total portfolio compared to 32.5% in the previous quarter.
Earnings ReportWhat to Expect of Prospect Capital’s Fiscal 4Q16 Earnings
Prospect Capital (PSEC) stock has risen 14% over the past three months on its stable operating performance. It’s expected to post $1.03 in EPS for fiscal 2016.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhat to Expect from Closed-End Fund Earnings and Consolidation in 2016
Closed-end funds will be tested on a quality of their portfolios. Companies with higher leverage and lower grade investments will see discounted valuations.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhat’s Happening to Closed-End Funds as Interest Rates Remain Low?
Closed-end funds are replacing their existing debt in order to reduce the effective rate of interest. Prospect Capital’s cost of debt is approximately 5.4%.
Macroeconomic AnalysisAres Capital Increases Prudence in Capital Structure and Lowers Costs
Ares Capital’s (ARCC) net DE (debt-to-equity) ratio decreased to 0.77x as of March 31, 2016, marginally above the 0.65x–0.75x the management had targeted.
Macroeconomic AnalysisHow Will New Senior Direct Lending Program Pan Out for Ares Capital?
Ares Capital’s (ARCC) SDLP will underwrite and hold first lien loans including stretch senior and unitranche loans that are originated by Ares and Varagon.
Earnings ReportPSEC Cashes In on Its Controlled and Structured Credit Strategy
Prospect Capital’s (PSEC) controlled investments in fiscal 3Q16 stood at 33.3% of its total portfolio compared to 32.5% in the previous quarter.
Earnings ReportWhy Prospect Made Net Exits on Volatile Markets
Prospect Capital (PSEC) made portfolio investments of $23 million in fiscal 3Q16, a substantial fall from $692 million in fiscal 2Q16.
Earnings ReportProspect Capital Misses Estimates by $0.01 in Fiscal 3Q16
Prospect Capital (PSEC) reported its fiscal 3Q16 earnings on May 10, 2016. It missed Wall Street analysts’ consensus net income estimate of $0.26 per share.
Macroeconomic AnalysisAres Capital Has Built Foundation for Senior Secured Loan Program
Ares Capital has established a senior direct lending program (or SDLP) under a joint venture with Varagon Capital Partners and AIG (AIG).
Macroeconomic AnalysisWhy Ares Capital Is Deploying Higher Leverage
Ares Capital’s (ARCC) net DE (debt-to-equity) ratio increased to 0.79x as of December 31, 2015, above the 0.65x–0.75x target set by the management.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Closed-End Funds Are Increasing Leverage
Closed-end funds have taken advantage of low interest rates inside and outside the US by deploying capital in asset classes that yield higher returns.
Macroeconomic AnalysisThe Secret to Prospect Capital’s Successful Leveraging
Prospect Capital is deploying higher leverage to take advantage of low interest rates. Its fiscal 2Q16 net debt-to-equity ratio rose marginally to 77.9%.
Macroeconomic AnalysisProspect Capital: The Effect of Slow Real Estate and Lower Wage Growth
Prospect Capital (PSEC) has a positive outlook for consumer credit throughout 2016 on the back of falling unemployment rates and commodity prices.
Macroeconomic AnalysisBlackRock, Prospect, and Ares: What to Expect from Their Earnings
BlackRock Capital Investment (BKCC) is expected to post $0.26 earnings per share in 1Q16, which would represent growth of 5%.
Earnings ReportPSEC Is Leveraging Balance Sheet to Earn Spreads on Low-Cost Debt
Prospect Capital (PSEC) suspended its market equity issuances for the indefinite future due to unattractive share price levels. This reduction in equity and asset growth has resulted in lower net origination volumes than in previous quarters.
Earnings ReportPSEC’s Strategy: Online Lending, Real Estate, Control Investments
Prospect Capital (PSEC) is deploying investments for the online lending industry, with a focus on near-prime, prime, and subprime consumers as well as small business borrowers.
Earnings ReportAres Capital Stock Benefits from a Strong Balance Sheet
Ares Capital had cash, revolving lines of credit, and small business administration, or SBA, debentures of $2.4 billion as of June 30, 2015, for investments.
Earnings ReportAres Capital’s Plan to Deal with GE Capital Divestiture
Since the announcement of General Electric’s divestiture, Ares Capital has focused on how to best capitalize on the exit of GE Capital, one of the largest players in the market.
Macroeconomic AnalysisWhy Public PE Firms Are an Attractive Investment
In the world of asset allocation, there are three forms of publicly traded private equity business firms.
Macroeconomic AnalysisHow Do the Top 5 BDCs Compare?
With a low cost operating structure and differentiated strategy within the lower middle market, Main Street is considered one of the strongest companies in the BDC sector.