EIC remains a unique closed-end fund focused on junior debt of collateralized loan obligations amid a volatile credit environment. EIC has proactively reduced its monthly distribution again, balancing lower cash flows with strategic share repurchases and preferred share redemptions to support NAV. The fund's approach, compared to peers like ECC and OXLC, has led to modest outperformance as EIC navigates CLO market disruptions and high-profile bankruptcies.
Eagle Point Income Co Inc (EIC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Eagle Point Income Co Inc (EIC) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
The thesis of this article is that you can generate much higher returns by investing in unrated preferred stocks and baby bonds. This is where the bargains are. This is also an educational article on how one might rate or value an unrated security in order to see if it is undervalued versus similar or similarly rated securities. We do this case study by using unrated Eagle Point Income's term preferred stock ticker EICC.
Eagle Point Income focuses on CLO debt, offering attractive floating-rate exposure and strong asset coverage, especially for preferred shareholders. I favor EICA term preferreds due to their seniority, mandatory maturity in October 2026, and robust coverage, minimizing risk vs. other series. Buying EICA at a discount offers a nearly 9.9% total return in 16 months, outperforming comparable US government bonds.
EIC's recent distribution cut and price drop present an attractive buying opportunity, with the fund now yielding 11.7% and trading at a sizable discount. EIC stands out for its majority CLO Debt allocation, sector-leading low management fees, and lack of incentive fees, enhancing income efficiency for investors. Despite income pressure from falling rates and loan spread compression, EIC remains the best-performing CLO CEF in total NAV terms over 1–3 years.
EIC remains a buy despite recent distribution cuts and price decline, offering a compelling 12% yield and monthly payouts for income-focused investors. Shares now trade at an 8.5% discount to NAV, a rare opportunity given EIC's historical premium, enhancing long-term value for patient investors. EIC's fundamentals are strong: low default rates, diversified portfolio, and recurring cash flows that comfortably cover distributions, even after the dividend reduction.
EIC invests mainly in junior debt of CLOs, offering higher yields with managed risk, and has outperformed ECC with stable NAV and distribution sustainability. EIC focuses on broadly syndicated loan CLOs, which are more liquid and transparent, while selectively investing in higher-risk CLO equity. The CLO market is robust, with private credit funds growing rapidly, potentially benefiting BSL CLO performance by shedding lower-rated borrowers.
Eagle Point Income Co Inc. offers a 15.8% yield by investing in junior CLOs and using leverage, but this comes with significant risks. The fund's distribution sustainability is questionable, as it has relied on unrealized gains to cover payouts in recent years. Lower interest rates and economic downturns pose substantial risks to the fund's income and distribution stability.
Eagle Point Income is a buy despite recent drops, driven by external factors and market volatility from the new US administration. CLOs bundle low-rated loans, offering different risk levels; EIC invests in the BB tranche, focusing on corporate debt. EIC's portfolio is diversified across 1,466 obligors, primarily in the tech and healthcare sectors, with a forward yield of 16%.
Eagle Point Income Co Inc. (NYSE:EIC ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 20, 2025 11:30 AM ET Company Participants Peter Sceusa – ICR Tom Majewski – Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dan Ko – Senior Principal and Portfolio Manager Lena Umnova – Chief Accounting Officer Conference Call Participants Mickey Schleien – Ladenburg Thalmann Operator Ladies and gentlemen, greetings, and welcome to the Eagle Point Income Company Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.
Eagle Point Income (EIC) operates as a closed end fund that supported its high 14.7% dividend yield through a portfolio of CLO debt and equity investments. The recent Q3 earnings report provides reassurance of EIC's earnings potential in a changing interest rate environment. The rate of borrower defaults remain low and there are few borrower maturities until 2027, providing a long runway of steadily earnings.