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    Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (OCSL)

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    FINANCIAL SERVICES • ASSET MANAGEMENT • NASDAQ

    $13.26
    +0.24 (+1.84%)

    Market Cap: $1.15B

    Last updated: Sep 01, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET

    Earnings

    Performance (10Y)

    Beat Rate
    53%(21/40)
    Avg Surprise
    +1.09%
    Streak
    4 Q

    Upcoming Estimates

    Sep 30, 2026
    EPS Consensus$0.40
    Range$0.38 - $0.43
    5 analysts
    Revenue Consensus
    $66M
    Range$65M - $67M
    4 analysts
    Dec 31, 2026
    EPS Consensus$0.34
    Range$0.32 - $0.35
    6 analysts
    EPS Revisions
    1
    0
    7d
    1
    2
    30d
    EPS Estimate Drift
    90d ago$0.35+3.9%
    60d ago$0.35+3.9%
    30d ago$0.34+1.1%
    7d ago$0.34+1.1%
    Current$0.34
    Revenue Consensus
    $71M
    Range$69M - $75M
    5 analysts
    PeriodReportedEst.SurpriseB/MYoY
    Dec 26EST
    		-$0.34---
    Sep 26EST
    		-$0.40---
    Jun 26
    		$0.37$0.36+2.78%Beat+0.0%
    Mar 26
    		$0.38$0.37+2.70%Beat-15.6%
    Dec 25
    		$0.41$0.38+7.89%Beat-24.1%
    Sep 25
    		$0.40$0.39+2.56%Beat-27.3%
    Jun 25
    		$0.37$0.45-17.78%Miss-31.5%
    Mar 25
    		$0.45$0.49-8.16%Miss-19.6%
    Dec 24
    		$0.54$0.54+0.00%Beat-5.3%
    Sep 24
    		$0.55$0.56-1.79%Miss-11.3%
    Jun 24
    		$0.54$0.56-3.57%Miss-12.9%
    Mar 24
    		$0.56$0.58-3.45%Miss-9.7%
    Dec 23
    		$0.57$0.61-6.56%Miss-6.6%
    Sep 23
    		$0.62$0.63-1.59%Miss+14.8%
    Jun 23
    		$0.62$0.63-1.59%Miss+21.6%
    Mar 23
    		$0.62$0.63-1.59%Miss+14.8%
    Dec 22
    		$0.61$0.61+0.00%Beat+19.6%
    Sep 22
    		$0.54$0.55-1.82%Miss+12.5%
    Jun 22
    		$0.51$0.54-5.56%Miss-10.5%
    Mar 22
    		$0.54$0.51+5.88%Beat+28.6%
    Dec 21
    		$0.51$0.50+2.00%Beat+142.9%
    Sep 21
    		$0.48$0.45+6.67%Beat-5.9%
    Jun 21
    		$0.57$0.41+39.02%Beat+58.3%
    Mar 21
    		$0.42$0.41+2.44%Beat-12.5%
    Dec 20
    		$0.21$0.39-46.15%Miss-30.0%
    Sep 20
    		$0.51$0.36+41.67%Beat+41.7%
    Jun 20
    		$0.36$0.33+9.09%Beat+0.0%
    Mar 20
    		$0.48$0.31+54.84%Beat+23.1%
    Dec 19
    		$0.30$0.35-14.29%Miss-16.7%
    Sep 19
    		$0.36$0.35+2.86%Beat+0.0%
    Jun 19
    		$0.36$0.36+0.00%Beat+20.0%
    Mar 19
    		$0.39$0.35+11.43%Beat+18.2%
    Dec 18
    		$0.36$0.32+12.50%Beat+33.3%
    Sep 18
    		$0.36$0.32+12.50%Beat+50.0%
    Jun 18
    		$0.30$0.31-3.23%Miss-28.6%
    Mar 18
    		$0.33$0.28+17.86%Beat-15.4%
    Dec 17
    		$0.27$0.31-12.90%Miss-43.7%
    Sep 17
    		$0.24$0.40-40.00%Miss-55.6%
    Jun 17
    		$0.42$0.40+5.00%Beat-
    Mar 17
    		$0.39$0.45-13.33%Miss-
    Dec 16
    		$0.48$0.54-11.11%Miss-
    Sep 16
    		$0.54$0.55-1.82%Miss-

    Dividends

    Dividend Metrics

    Yield11.61%
    Annual/Share$1.54
    Payout Ratio319.87%
    Frequency4
    Pay MonthsMar, Jun, Sep, Dec

    Growth

    3Y CAGR-11.59%
    5Y CAGR+6.82%
    View OCSL's full dividend history

    Key Metrics

    Valuation
    P/E Ratio8.50EV/EBITDAN/A
    Price/FCF11.01xFCF Yield9.09%
    Profitability
    Profit Margin14.40%Operating Margin81.60%
    ROE2.95%ROIC4.62%
    Financial Health
    Debt/Equity1.04xInterest Coverage1.61x
    Current RatioN/AQuick RatioN/A
    Trading Statistics
    Beta0.55Avg Volume601.50K
    52-Week High$13.2552-Week Low$10.33

    Technical Indicators Dashboard

    Moving Averages

    SMA 10$13.07
    SMA 20$12.89
    SMA 50$12.29
    SMA 200$11.84
    EMA 10$13.04
    EMA 20$12.85
    EMA 50$12.44
    EMA 200$12.03

    MACD

    Line: 0.26Signal: 0.27Hist: -0.01

    ADX

    ADX: 32.4+DI: 28.0-DI: 12.0

    Aroon & PSAR

    Aroon Up100.0
    Aroon Down16.0
    PSAR$12.95

    Bollinger Bands

    Upper Band$13.51
    Lower Band$12.27
    %B Position961%(Upper)
    Band Width0.80

    RSI (14-Day)

    Neutral
    64.8

    Momentum Oscillators

    Stoch %K68.8
    Stoch %D67.5
    Williams %R-10.1
    ROC (10d)3.2%
    Momentum0.41
    CCI (20d)95.9
    MFI (14d)55.8

    Volatility Measures

    ATR (14d)$0.25(1.9%)
    StdDev (20d)0.31
    Hist Vol26.0%(Moderate)

    Volume Flow

    VWAP$13.20
    OBV38.2K
    AD Line-2.6B
    CMF (20d)0.045

    Volume Metrics

    Avg Vol (20d)617.0K
    Vol Ratio0.8x
    VWMA (20d)$12.86

    Pivot Points

    R3$13.27
    R2$13.19
    R1$13.11
    Pivot Point$13.03
    S1$12.94
    S2$12.86
    S3$12.78

    Advanced Oscillators

    TSI25.02
    Ultimate Osc52.6
    KST80.72

    Financial Data

    QuarterJun 2026Mar 2026Dec 2025Sep 2025Jun 2025Mar 2025Dec 2024Sep 2024Jun 2024Mar 2024Dec 2023Sep 2023
    Total Revenue$43.97M$-8,189,000$17.36M$114.00M$49.35M$18.44M$56.09M$53.96M$19.20M$30.29M$32.34M$131.80M
    Cost of RevenueN/A$7.77M$9.30M$13.12M$31.06M$28.19M$30.56M$32.06M$32.51M$31.88M$32.17M$32.33M
    Gross ProfitN/A$49.01M$67.14M$71.14M$36.39M$-40,189,000$3.10M$36.47M$-922,000$10.24M$11.83M$49.04M
    Operating Expenses$12.47M$10.39M$11.72M$-32,318,000$10.67M$54.99M$10.92M$17.71M$17.88M$20.78M$21.63M$20.11M
    R&D$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
    SG&A$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
    Operating IncomeN/A$7.04M$32.30M$50.87M$38.68M$-35,985,000$7.64M$36.25M$1.32M$9.51M$10.71M$48.01M
    Interest Income$66.84M$68.71M$70.77M$161.70M$74.46M$1.56M$86.65M$79.78M$85.95M$85.26M$95.26M$125.25M
    Interest Expense$24.14M$25.63M$26.66M$26.03M$31.06M$28.19M$30.56M$32.06M$32.51M$31.88M$32.17M$32.33M
    Income Before Tax$31.50M$-18,582,000$5.64M$143.73M$38.68M$-36,549,000$44.56M$36.25M$1.32M$9.51M$10.71M$109.79M
    Income Tax Expense$0$0$0$0$0$0$263,000$0$0$0$0$0
    Net Income$31.50M$-18,582,000$5.64M$23.85M$38.68M$-36,249,000$7.24M$36.25M$1.32M$9.51M$10.71M$46.35M
    EBITDA$-18,372,000$18.75M$35.78M$161.29M$21.30M$42.56M$61.50M$-11,301,000$-27,020,000$33.40M$31.97M$92.65M
    EBIT$31.50M$-18,582,000$5.64M$146.32M$38.68M$-36,549,000$45.16M$36.25M$1.32M$9.51M$10.71M$111.69M
    * Some calculated fields are derived from available data when not provided by source

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    Castlekeep Investment Advisors LLC Invests $3.46 Million in Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp. $OCSL

    Castlekeep Investment Advisors LLC has invested $3.46 million in Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp. (NASDAQ:OCSL), acquiring 289,711 shares. This makes OCSL the 18th largest holding in Castlekeep's portfolio, representing 1.7% of their total investments. Other institutional investors have also adjusted their positions in OCSL, with institutional ownership now at 36.79%.

    MarketBeat•8/26/26•
    Neutral

    Palliser Capital UK Ltd Buys Shares of 270,993 Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp. $OCSL

    Palliser Capital UK Ltd has acquired 270,993 shares of Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp. (NASDAQ:OCSL) for approximately $3.24 million, making it their 11th largest holding. Despite a slight revenue miss, Oaktree Specialty Lending reported quarterly EPS ahead of consensus, and analysts currently maintain a "Hold" rating with an average price target of $11.83. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share, representing a 0.9% yield with a high payout ratio of 250%.

    MarketBeat•8/25/26•
    Neutral

    Wall Street Zen Downgrades Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:OCSL) to Sell

    Wall Street Zen downgraded Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:OCSL) from "hold" to "sell," while the broader analyst consensus remains "Hold" with a $11.83 price target. The company reported quarterly EPS of $0.37, slightly exceeding expectations, but revenue of $69.15 million fell short of forecasts. OCSL shares opened at $13.16 and have traded between $10.63 and $14.31 over the past year.

    MarketBeat•8/25/26•
    Somewhat-Bearish

    Oaktree Specialty Lending: Deeply Discounted 10%-Yielder Is Still Missing One Big Catalyst

    Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (OCSL) offers a roughly 10% dividend yield and trades at a significant 17% discount to its Net Asset Value (NAV). The author analyzes its Q2 results, current valuation, and dividend sustainability. The article also touches upon a crucial catalyst needed for OCSL to become a high-conviction investment.

    Seeking Alpha•8/24/26•
    Bullish

    Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates

    Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) reported Q3 earnings of $0.37 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.36 per share, though revenues of $69.43 million missed expectations. Despite beating earnings estimates four times in the last year, the company's stock has underperformed the S&P 500, losing 4.8% year-to-date. The current outlook for OCSL is unfavorable, with a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) indicating expected underperformance in the near future.

    Eastern Progress•8/20/26•
    Neutral

    Frequently Asked Questions About OCSL

    What is OCSL's current dividend yield?
    Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (OCSL) has a current dividend yield of 11.61%.
    Does OCSL pay dividends?
    Yes, Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp pays dividends with a current yield of 11.61%.
    What is OCSL's P/E ratio?
    Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 8.50.
    What is OCSL's market cap?
    Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (OCSL) has a market capitalization of $1.15B with a current stock price of $13.26.

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