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Why Closed-End Funds Are Not That Enthusiastic about Rate Changes
Prospect Capital (PSEC) is strengthening its capital position in order to take advantage of mispricing during volatile times.
Prospect’s Valuation Discount Consistent on Lower Originations
Prospect Capital’s (PSEC) stock has fallen ~3% in the past quarter, and it has risen ~11% in the past year. The company is currently trading 7% lower than its 52-week high.
Prospect Capital’s Valuations: Fair amid Originations, Leverage
Prospect Capital (PSEC) stock rose 3.0% over the past three months and 20.0% over the past year. The company is currently trading 5.0% below its 52-week high.
Prospect Valuations Fair amid Rising Originations, Strong Yields
Prospect Capital’s (PSEC) stock fell ~7% in fiscal 1Q17 (September quarter) but has risen ~6% in the past 12 months.
A Look at Prospect Capital’s Discounted Valuations
The PE ratio for Prospect Capital (PSEC) is 8.97x on an NTM (next-12-month) basis, which implies its discounted valuation.
Prospect’s Fiscal 3Q18 Results Beat Estimates
Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC) released its earnings report for fiscal 3Q18 on May 9. The results were for the quarter that ended on March 31.
Behind Prospect Capital’s Valuations after Fiscal 2Q18 Results
Prospect Capital has a PE (price-to-earnings ratio) of 8.61x on a next-12-month basis compared to its peer average of 8.41x, implying Prospect’s higher valuation.
Understanding Prospect Capital’s Originations and Repayments
Prospect Capital (PSEC) has made first lien, senior, and secured debt a priority in terms of originations because this will help it to hedge downside risk.
Understanding Prospect Capital’s Operating Expenses
Prospect Capital (PSEC) incurred total operating expenses of $89.2 million in fiscal 2Q18 compared to $99 million in fiscal 2Q17.
What Does Prospect Capital’s Portfolio Look Like?
Prospect Capital’s (PSEC) management has indicated a positive view on the company’s future.
Why Prospect’s Investment Income Fell
In fiscal 2Q18, Prospect Capital’s (PSEC) total investment income was $162.4 million compared to $183.4 million a year earlier.
Prospect Capital Beats Earnings, Revenue Estimates
Prospect Capital (PSEC) generated NII (net investment income) per share of $0.20 in its fiscal 2Q18, which ended on December 31, 2017.
Prospect Capital’s Valuation: Fair or Discounted in Long Term?
Prospect Capital (PSEC) stock has fallen 14.5% over the past six months and 16.9% over the past year.
What to Expect for Prospect Capital’s Yield Expansion in 2018
Prospect Capital (PSEC) has seen a decline in yields in recent quarters to 9.9% compared to a high of 13% in 2016.
Understanding Prospect’s Total Investments
As of September 30, Prospect Capital (PSEC) reported total investments amounting to $5.6 billion (fair value), a marginal fall from its total investments balance as of June 30.
Prospect Capital: Earnings per Share and Revenues Miss Estimates
Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC) released its earnings report for fiscal 1Q18 on November 8. The company failed to meet the projections Wall Street analysts had set for earnings per share or EPS and revenues.
Assessing Prospect Capital’s Discounted Valuations
Analysts have given a one-year price target of $6.88 per share on Prospect Capital stock, which reflects a marginal rise of 0.29% from its current price.
Understanding Prospect Capital’s Decline in Originations
Prospect Capital (PSEC) witnessed a substantial fall in its originations in fiscal 4Q17, compared with fiscal 3Q17.
Ares 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.
Prospect Capital’s Ratings: What Wall Street Analysts Have to Say
Although Prospect Capital (PSEC) has been delivering decent returns to investors, there has not been much change in the analysts’ ratings.
Prospect Capital’s Increasing Valuations in 2017
Analysts have given PSEC a one-year price target of $8.50 from the current price level, reflecting 0.7% growth.
Prospect Capital’s Total Investments Increase in 2017
In fiscal 3Q17, Prospect Capital’s total value of investments stood at $6.0 billion in 125 companies, compared to $5.9 billion in fiscal 2Q17 in 123 companies.
Prospect Capital Prioritizes Secured Lending
About 70% of Prospect Capital’s portfolio is composed of first and second lien secured loans
Prospect Capital Adopts a Conservative Approach in Fiscal 3Q17
Prospect Capital’s (PSEC) originations decreased in fiscal 3Q17 to $449.6 million compared to $469.5 million in fiscal 2Q17.
Ares Capital’s Analyst Ratings Suggest Stable Earnings in 2017
In February 2017, 12 of the 17 analysts covering Ares Capital, or ~71%, have rated it as a “buy” or a “strong buy.”
What Analyst Ratings Say about Ares Capital’s Performance
Analysts’ ratings for Ares Capital Ares Capital’s (ARCC) analyst ratings have improved over the past few months due to rising earnings and originations. So far in February 2017, twelve of the 17 analysts covering the company have rated it as a “buy” or a “strong buy.” Five analysts rated it as a “hold.” Since January 2017, Ares […]
What Analyst Ratings Suggest about Prospect’s Performance
Analysts’ ratings for Prospect Of the eight analysts covering Prospect Capital (PSEC), two rated it a “buy” or “strong buy” in January 2017. Three analysts, or ~37.5%, rated it a “hold.” One analyst rated Prospect an “underperform” and two analysts rated the company a “sell.” Prospect’s mean target price is $8.05 per share, implying a fall of 7.9% […]
With Net Exits and Improved Yields, Prospect’s Valuation Is Fair
Fiscal 2Q17 net exits Prospect Capital (PSEC) stock has risen 16% over the past three months and 16% over the past year. The company is currently trading near its 52-week high. The company saw net exits of $175.5 million in fiscal 2Q17, with higher exits from first-lien holdings. It saw lower leverage mainly due to higher exits, […]
Prospect Capital Beats Estimates with Investments, Lower Expenses
Prospect Capital (PSEC) reported fiscal 2Q17 earnings per share of $0.24 on February 8, 2017—higher than the analyst estimate of $0.22.
Apollo Investment Sees Net Investments Turn Positive in Fiscal 3Q17
In fiscal 3Q17, Apollo Investments (AINV) sold $17.1 million in investments and repaid $178.2 million.
Apollo Investment Valuations Fair amid Marginal Improvements
In fiscal 3Q17, Apollo Investment (AINV) repurchased 2.3 million shares at a weighted average price per share of $5.90 for a total cost of $13.6 million.
How Analysts View Apollo Investment in 2017
Four of the 15 analysts covering Apollo Investment (AINV) rated it a “buy” or “strong buy” in January 2017.
Apollo Investment’s Yields Stabilize on First and Second Liens
Apollo Investment’s (AINV) yields have declined and stabilized at ~10.9%, on par with average returns garnered by other closed-end funds.
Apollo Investment Earnings Show Signs of Stabilization in Fiscal 4Q17
On February 6, 2017, Apollo Investment (AINV) posted earnings per share of $0.17 in fiscal 3Q17, beating analyst estimates of $0.16.
Prospect Capital’s Performance to Rise Marginally in 2017
In this series, we’ll look at Prospect Capital’s expected performance, deployments, portfolio strategy, yields, balance sheet strength, dividends, and valuations.
Apollo Investments Sees Gains and Reversal on Portfolio
Apollo Investment’s (AINV) realized and unrealized gains stood at $1.6 million in fiscal 2Q17 compared to realized losses of $42.6 million in fiscal 1Q16.
Apollo Investment’s Yields Stabilize, Reduced Exposure in Energy
At the end of fiscal 2Q17, Apollo Investment’s (AINV) oil and gas investments represented 9.7% of its total portfolio, or $246 million.
AINV’s Valuation Fair, Stock Can Rise on Earnings Surprise
Currently, Apollo Investment (AINV) is trading at 8.5x on a one-year forward earnings basis. Its peers are trading at 8.8x.
Apollo Investment’s Net Exits Trend Expected to Reverse in 2017
Apollo Investment’s (AINV) total portfolio stood at ~$2.6 billion in fiscal 2Q17 compared to ~$3.2 billion in fiscal 2Q16.
Apollo Investment Improved Bottom Line on Select Investments
Apollo Investment (AINV) posted earnings per share of $0.18 in fiscal 2Q17, compared to analyst estimates of $0.17. In this series, we’ll study AINV’s performance, yields, capital deployment, portfolio, dividends, and valuations.
What to Expect from Prospect’s, Ares’s, BlackRock’s 4Q16 Earnings
BlackRock Capital Investment (BKCC) is expected to report EPS (earnings per share) of $0.23 in 4Q16, compared to earlier estimates of $0.25.
Prospect, Arlington Reward Shareholders with High Dividend Yields
Closed-end companies (PEX) tend to pay higher dividends, with dividend payout ratios in the range of 70%–100%.
Why Closed-End Funds Are Deploying Higher Leverages
Closed-end funds have been deploying leverage in bids to take advantage of near-zero interest rates following the 2007 financial crisis.
Prospect’s, Ares’s Originations Rise, BlackRock’s, Apollo’s Fall
The availability of credit has led to higher competition among investors and closed-end funds (PEX) seeking better investment options.
Apollo, BlackRock Target Less Risk, Unlike Ares, Prospect
Over the past few years, closed-end funds (PSP) have deployed funds in middle market companies with better credit ratings.
Prospect’s and Ares’s Yields Fell, BlackRock’s Rose in 3Q16
Closed-end funds (PEX) have been targeting higher yields by investing in second lien—or marginally risky—offerings or companies.
Closed-End Funds Are Affected by Originations, Rates
Closed-end managers deploy money in middle market companies engaged in businesses across sectors by raising capital through share issuances.
What to Expect of Prospect Capital’s Earnings in Fiscal 1Q17
Prospect Capital (PSEC) is expected to post earnings per share (or EPS) of $0.24 in fiscal 1Q17, a fall of $0.01 compared to estimates.
Closed-End Funds Face Leverage Issues as Rate Hike Looms
Ares Capital’s (ARCC) net DE (debt-to-equity) ratio decreased to 0.73x on June 30, 2016. Management had targeted a DE ratio of 0.65x–0.75x.
How Declining Yields Are Prompting Changes at Closed-End Funds
Ares Capital (ARCC) has consistently increased its exposure to second lien senior secured debt. However, in the June quarter, second lien debt comprised only 24% of its new commitments.
Volatility Continues to Cause Net Exits for Closed-End Funds
Prospect Capital (PSEC) made portfolio investments of $294 million in the June quarter, a substantial rise from its investment of $23 million in the March quarter.
Prospect, BlackRock Lead in Yields among Closed-End Funds
Closed-end funds (PEX) have been boosting their yields by deploying capital in marginally risky asset classes or companies.
How 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.
Will Subdued Interest Rates in 2016 Benefit Levered Closed-End Funds?
Closed-end funds deploy leverage in order to generate returns for shareholders. The method works in tandem with interest rates when they’re low.
Where Do Closed-End Funds Stand on Dividends in 2016?
Closed-end funds tend to pay higher dividends, with dividend payout ratios in the range of 70%–90%.
How Subdued Interest Rates Could Continue to Benefit Levered Closed-Ended Funds
Closed-ended funds deploy leverage in order to generate returns for shareholders. The method works in tandem with interest rates when they’re low.
