Diversification is key for income investors, and BDCs offer a professionally managed portfolio of loans across different sectors. Golub Capital presents a buy-the-dip opportunity with strong operating fundamentals, high dividend coverage, and potential for market-beating returns with special dividends. GBDC is well-positioned with a conservatively managed portfolio and a more favorable fee structure toward shareholders.
The merger between Golub Capital BDC and Golub Capital BDC 3 creates a larger investment company with lower costs and growth potential. Golub Capital maintains a distinct first lien strategy, with the majority of investments in traditional first lien originations. Golub Capital said it will lower incentive fees, which are set to add to the BDC's NII.
Weak asset quality, high rates and macroeconomic woes are likely to hurt Zacks SBIC & Commercial Finance industry players like Golub Capital (GBDC) and Crescent Capital (CCAP). Yet, decent financing demand across sectors is likely to aid.
Here is how Golub Capital BDC (GBDC) and Green Brick Partners (GRBK) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Golub Capital BDC is selling at a reasonable 8% premium to net asset value, considering its strong dividend coverage and growth in net investment income. The company announced a merger with another BDC, which will improve its scale and fee structure. Golub Capital BDC has robust dividend coverage and has consistently paid special dividends, making it an attractive option for passive income investors.
Golub Capital BDC reported a good quarterly result with a 3.8% total NAV return and a slight rise in net income. The company's loan portfolio is well-diversified with over 300 positions, targeting primarily floating-rate first-lien loans in sectors such as software and healthcare. GBDC's recent performance has been strong, outperforming BDCs in coverage in 5 of the last 6 quarters.