Crescent Capital BDC (CCAP) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
Crescent Capital BDC (CCAP) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Crescent Capital: Share Price Finally Catching Up To Fundamentals
Crescent Capital BDC has shown strong price performance, solid financial growth, and high credit quality, making it a fundamentally sound buy despite a challenging economic backdrop. The BDC out-earned its dividend, grew its net asset value, and delivered impressive earnings, beating analysts' estimates with significant year-over-year growth. CCAP's strong balance sheet, with no debt maturing until 2026 and ample liquidity, positions it well for future growth and investment opportunities.
Crescent Capital's Outstanding Dividend Coverage Makes It A Buy
CCAP is a defensive BDC with a 90% concentration on first-lien debt, ensuring high repayment priority during potential litigation processes. The portfolio focuses on non-cyclical businesses (85%), providing safety and predictability of cash flows, and the median EBITDA of its portfolio companies amounts to $27m. CCAP offers substantial distributions, including a $0.42 quarterly dividend per share and additional supplemental distributions, making it an attractive income holding.
Crescent Capital BDC : Material Agreement Form 8 K
Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement On December 3, 2024, Crescent Capital BDC, Inc. (the "Company") and certain subsidiaries of the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement (the "Revolving Credit Agreement") with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation as Administrative Agent ("Agent"), Collateral Agent, Lead Arranger, Sole Bookrunner and a lender, and certain other lenders named therein. aAdsList.push('Article'); aAdsListSize.push([300, 250]); aAdsListCA.push(null); The Revolving Credit Agreement amended and restated an existing Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement with Agent and, among other things, (i) decreased the size of the aggregate revolving commitment from up to $350,000,000.00 to up to $285,000,000.00, (ii) added an initial term commitment in an amount not to exceed $25,000,000.00 for an aggregate facility size of $310,000,000.00, (iii) increased the interest rate by 0.125% so that borrowings under the revolving commitment will bear interest at the applicable benchmark rate plus (A) 1.125% per annum for ABR Loans and 2.125% per annum for Term Benchmark Loans and RFR Loans if the Borrowing Base is less than 1.60 times the Combined Debt Amount and (B) 1.000% per annum for ABR Loans and 2.000% for Term Benchmark Loans and RFR Loans if the Borrowing Base is equal to or greater than 1.60 times the Combined Debt Amount, in each case, on outstanding amounts, or as otherwise determined by the Revolving Credit Agreement, (iii) extended the facility termination date from October 27, 2026 to December 3, 2029, unless otherwise terminated earlier under the Revolving Credit Agreement, and (iv) extended the facility revolving commitment period termination date from October 27, 2025, to December 1, 2028, unless otherwise terminated earlier under the Revolving Credit Agreement. Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Agreement remain subject to leverage restrictions contained in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The description above is only a summary of the material, amended provisions of the Revolving Credit Agreement and is qualified in its entirety by reference to a copy of the Revolving Credit Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this current report on Form 8-K.Attachments Original document Permalink DisclaimerCrescent Capital BDC Inc. published this content on December 06, 2024, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed by Public, unedited and unaltered, on December 06, 2024 at 11:02:02.990.
I'm Buying Up To 9% Yield For Recurring Income
Inflation makes Crescent Capital and Crown Castle compelling income-generating investments with yields of 9% and 6%, respectively. Crescent Capital offers a diversified portfolio with a strong 1st lien loan focus, high dividend coverage, and potential for capital appreciation. Crown Castle benefits from growing data demand and AI trends, providing essential infrastructure with a solid balance sheet and attractive valuation.
Crescent Capital: Q3 Earnings Reinforce Strong Total Return Potential
Crescent Capital's strong dividend coverage and NAV growth indicate a resilient portfolio. The current dividend yield is 9.7% and is well supported by earnings. The portfolio, valued at $1.6B, is concentrated in health care and software, with 97% of debt investments on a floating rate basis. The rate of non-accruals still remains low, showing portfolio company resilience. This highlights CCAP's high-quality underwriting and financial health.
Crescent Capital BDC, Inc. (CCAP) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Crescent Capital BDC, Inc. (NASDAQ:CCAP ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 12, 2024 12:00 PM ET Company Participants Dan McMahon - Head, Investor Relations Jason Breaux - Chief Executive Officer Henry Chung - President Gerhard Lombard - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Robert Dodd - Raymond James Paul Johnson - KBW Operator Good day, everyone. And welcome to the Third Quarter 2024 Crescent Capital BDC, Inc. Earnings Conference Call.
Crescent Capital BDC (CCAP) Beats Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Crescent Capital BDC (CCAP) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.64 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.57 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.59 per share a year ago.
Crescent Capital: Buy This 9%-Yielding Cash Cow While It's Undervalued
Crescent Capital BDC offers a compelling 9% regular yield and 11% total yield, supported by a diversified portfolio and strong earnings coverage. CCAP's portfolio quality is robust, with a low non-accrual rate and a strong balance sheet. CCAP trades at a material discount to book value and to its larger peers, making it an attractive high-yielding choice for income and value.
Why Crescent Capital BDC (CCAP) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again
Crescent Capital BDC (CCAP) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
2 Small Cap, Growing BDCs That Could Be Great Income Additions To Your Portfolio
Income investors should consider Crescent Capital BDC and Fidus Investment for their portfolios, as both trade below Net Asset Values and offer growth potential. CCAP, despite a short track record, shows strong investment activity, solid balance sheet, and consistent dividend payouts, making it a defensively positioned growth opportunity. FDUS has a longer track record, impressive dividend growth, and a solid balance sheet with a lower leverage ratio, offering stability and income reliability.
I'm Buying Up To 9% Yield For Recurring Income
An investor's cash flow should be measured alongside net worth as a measure of financial resiliency. Crescent Capital offers an 8.9% yield, focusing on first-lien loans in cash flow-generating, private equity-backed middle-market businesses, with a robust portfolio and strong financials. Federal Realty, a top-tier REIT, provides a 3.9% yield, high-quality mixed-use properties in affluent areas, and a 57-year streak of dividend increases.
