Barings BDC Posts Solid Q3 2025 Results Amid Leadership Transition

Barings BDC, Inc. (NYSE:BBDC) delivered strong third‑quarter 2025 financial performance, reporting net investment income (NII) per share of approximately $0.32 and total investment income of around $72.4 million—both exceeding analyst expectations by a notable margin. Meanwhile, the company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share for Q4, maintaining a yield near 9.4%. In parallel with the earnings release, Barings BDC announced a leadership change: a new chief executive officer will take over effective January 1, 2026, ushering in a new chapter for the business development company. Management also highlighted ongoing portfolio deployment, with new investments amounting to roughly $149 million during the quarter and the weighted‑average yield on performing debt investments holding steady near 9.8%. Despite a slight dip in net asset value (NAV) per share—from approximately $11.18 at June 30 to about $11.10 at September 30—leverage increased modestly (from 1.34× to 1.40× debt‑to‑equity) owing to the issuance of $300 million in senior unsecured notes. Looking ahead, while quantitative guidance was limited, investors will be watching how the new leadership steers the company and how estimate revisions crystallize in the coming quarters. #BaringsBDC #Investing #DividendStocks #BDCsector #SlimScan #GrowthStocks #CANSLIM