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Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:53:46 +0000	3 Reasons to Sell OCSL and 1 Stock to Buy Instead Even though Oaktree Specialty Lending (currently trading at $12.43 per share) has gained 9.6% over the last six months, it has lagged the S&P 500’s 16.2% return during that period. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0000	Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation Prices Public Offering of $300,000,000 7.000% Notes due 2031 LOS ANGELES, September 09, 2026--Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (NASDAQ: OCSL) ("OCSL" or the "Company"), a specialty finance company, today announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.000% notes due 2031. The notes will mature on September 16, 2031 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at the Company’s option at any time at par plus a "make-whole" premium, if applicable.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:25:00 +0000	The Top 5 Analyst Questions From Oaktree Specialty Lending’s Q2 Earnings Call Oaktree Specialty Lending’s second quarter results reflected ongoing efforts to reduce portfolio risk and maintain balance sheet flexibility, even as revenue declined compared to last year. Management emphasized that the main drivers were lower non-accruals and selective investment deployment, highlighting the successful exit of several challenged positions, notably Thrasio. President Mathew Pendo commented, "More than 85% of the decline in non-accrual dollars over the past year is due to procee
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:01:12 +0000	Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (OCSL) (Q3 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Credit ... OCSL reports stable NAV and reduced non-accruals, while strategically positioning for wider spreads and disciplined capital deployment.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:04:09 +0000	Oaktree Specialty Lending Q3 Earnings Call Highlights Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:OCSL) said its non-accrual investments declined during its fiscal third quarter as the business development company exited troubled positions, while management maintained a cautious stance on private-credit deployment amid continued macroeconomic and refinancing ris
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:25:03 +0000	Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +2.78% and -0.26%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:37:46 +0000	3 Reasons OCSL is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy Instead Oaktree Specialty Lending has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small loss of 2.5% while holding steady at $12.36. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 11.4% gain during that period.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:24:02 +0000	Q2 Earnings Highs And Lows: Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:OCSL) Vs The Rest Of The Specialty Finance Stocks As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q2. Today, we are looking at specialty finance stocks, starting with Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:OCSL).
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:10:17 +0000	1 Unpopular Stock That Deserves Some Love and 2 We Turn Down When Wall Street turns bearish on a stock, it’s worth paying attention. These calls stand out because analysts rarely issue grim ratings on companies for fear their firms will lose out in other business lines such as M&A advisory.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:38:38 +0000	3 Small-Cap Stocks with Open Questions Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street. Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0000	3 Value Stocks with Warning Signs Value investing has produced some of the world’s most famous investing billionaires, including Warren Buffett, David Einhorn, and Seth Klarman, who built their fortunes by purchasing wonderful businesses at reasonable prices. But these hidden gems are few and far between - many stocks that appear cheap often stay that way because they face structural issues.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:57:22 +0000	OCSL Q2 Deep Dive: Margin Expansion Amid Lower Non-Accruals and Conservative Deployment Business development company Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:OCSL) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, but sales fell by 7.8% year on year to $69.43 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.37 per share was 3.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:13:22 +0000	1 Stock Under $50 to Consider Right Now and 2 We Question The $10-50 price range often includes mid-sized businesses with proven track records and plenty of growth runway ahead. They also usually carry less risk than penny stocks, though they’re not immune to volatility as many lack the scale advantages of their larger peers.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:30:40 +0000	Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation Q3 2026 Earnings Call Summary Moby summary of Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation's Q3 2026 earnings call
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000	Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation Announces Third Fiscal Quarter 2026 Financial Results LOS ANGELES, August 05, 2026--Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (NASDAQ: OCSL) ("Oaktree Specialty Lending" or the "Company"), a specialty finance company, today announced its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:09:22 +0000	Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) To Report Earnings Tomorrow: Here Is What To Expect Business development company Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:OCSL) will be reporting results this Wednesday morning. Here’s what to look for.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:46:26 +0000	3 Profitable Stocks We Steer Clear Of Even if a company is profitable, it doesn’t always mean it’s a great investment. Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.
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Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:58:39 +0000	Top BDC portfolios contract in Q2 as origination activity falters – LCD analysis Q2 loan sales and repayments outpaced new investment activity for a third consecutive quarter among the top publicly traded BDCs, driven by a decline in new origination volume. Overall, the 12 largest BDCs originated $5.1 billion in total gross fundings in Q2, lower than $5.7 billion in Q1 and $8.0 billion in Q2 2025. Sales and repayment volume declined to $7.5 billion in Q2, from $7.8 billion in Q1 and $8.2 billion in Q2 2025. The top 12 BDCs all reported net outflows in the quarter ended June
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:12:26 +0000	Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:OCSL) Reports Q2 CY2026 In Line With Expectations Business development company Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:OCSL) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, but sales fell by 7.8% year on year to $69.43 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.34 per share was 4.7% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

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