Saratoga Investment (SAR) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
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Saratoga Investment aims for attractive total returns through a diverse debt investment portfolio and has recently outperformed the S&P 500. SAR's Q4 earnings report provides an opportunity to reassess its valuation, risk profile, and dividend sustainability. Monitoring SAR's non-accrual rate is crucial for evaluating its risk profile, as non-accruals impact overall portfolio quality and earnings.
Saratoga Investment Corp (NYSE:SAR ) Q4 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 8, 2025 1:00 PM ET Company Participants Henri Steenkamp - Chief Financial & Chief Compliance Officer Christian Oberbeck - Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Michael Grisius - Chief Investment Officer Conference Call Participants Erik Zwick - Lucid Capital Markets Sean-Paul Adams - B. Riley Securities Casey Alexander - Compass Point Research Robert Dodd - Raymond James Mick Schleien - Ladenburg Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.
Saratoga Investment (SAR) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.56 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.77 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.94 per share a year ago.
Saratoga Investment Corp. specializes in leveraged buyouts and various financing transactions, with a diversified $960M portfolio yielding 10.8% as of 11/30/24. SAR's fiscal Q3 '25 adjusted NII yield was 13.3%, with a trailing dividend yield of 13.04% and strong dividend growth at 17.55% over five years. SAR's assets/debt leverage improved to 1.63X, with $474M investment capacity, and is outperforming the BDC industry and S&P 500 in 2025.
Saratoga Investment (SAR) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Saratoga Investment Corp (NYSE:SAR ) Q3 2025 Earnings Conference Call January 9, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Henri Steenkamp - Chief Financial and Chief Compliance Officer Christian Oberbeck - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mike Grisius - Chief Investment Officer Conference Call Participants Erik Zwick - Lucid Capital Markets Casey Alexander - Compass Point Research & Trading Mickey Schleien - Ladenburg Bryce Rowe - B. Riley Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.
Saratoga Investment (SAR) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.90 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.82 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.01 per share a year ago.
I am upgrading my rating on Saratoga Investment to a buy due to resilient portfolio quality, improved non-accruals, and strong dividend coverage. SAR's diverse portfolio, primarily in healthcare, has a low non-accrual rate, with 85.2% of investments in senior secured debt, ensuring stability. SAR's net investment income increased significantly, supporting a high dividend yield of 12.4%, with the potential for continued supplemental distributions.
Saratoga Investment Corp (NYSE:SAR ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call October 9, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Henri Steenkamp - Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Treasurer and Secretary Christian Oberbeck - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael Grisius - Chief Investment Officer Conference Call Participants Erik Zwick - Lucid Capital Markets Robert Dodd - Raymond James Mickey Schleien - Ladenburg Thalmann Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for standing by.