Oaktree Specialty Lending - OCSL Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $16.75
  • Forecasted Upside: 6.82%
  • Number of Analysts: 6
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 6 Hold Ratings
  • 0 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$15.68
▲ +0.07 (0.45%)

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Analyst Price Target for OCSL

Analyst Price Target is $16.75
▲ +6.82% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 6 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Oaktree Specialty Lending in the last 3 months. The average price target is $16.75, with a high forecast of $20.00 and a low forecast of $15.00. The average price target represents a 6.82% upside from the last price of $15.68.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 6 polled investment analysts is to hold stock in Oaktree Specialty Lending. This rating has held steady since August 2024, when it changed from a Moderate Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
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5/30/2023
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8/28/2023
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11/26/2023
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2/24/2024
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5/24/2024
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8/22/2024
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10/21/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 6 hold ratings
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11/20/2024

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 6 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
11/20/2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsLower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$18.00 ➝ $17.00
11/20/2024B. RileyLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$17.00 ➝ $15.00
11/20/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Neutral$17.00 ➝ $15.00
11/19/2024JMP SecuritiesDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
10/29/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$17.00 ➝ $15.50
8/26/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$18.00 ➝ $17.00
8/2/2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsUpgradeHold
8/2/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$19.00 ➝ $18.00
8/2/2024B. RileyLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$18.50 ➝ $17.00
8/2/2024OppenheimerDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$20.00 ➝ $18.00
7/30/2024JMP SecuritiesLower TargetMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$21.00 ➝ $20.00
7/29/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$20.00 ➝ $18.50
7/26/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$20.00 ➝ $19.00
4/12/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$21.00 ➝ $20.00
3/26/2024JMP SecuritiesReiterated RatingMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$21.00
2/2/2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$22.00 ➝ $19.00
1/29/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$20.00 ➝ $22.00
1/8/2024B. RileyDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$21.00
8/4/2023Hovde GroupDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$21.00
3/13/2023JMP SecuritiesReiterated RatingMarket Outperform$23.00
2/8/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight$21.00 ➝ $20.50
11/17/2022Hovde GroupSet Target$22.50
11/16/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$21.00 ➝ $22.50
11/16/2022B. RileyBoost TargetBuy$18.75 ➝ $22.50
10/24/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight$24.00 ➝ $21.00
10/14/2022B. RileyInitiated CoverageBuy$18.75
10/5/2022Hovde GroupLower Target$21.00
5/20/2022Hovde GroupLower Target$21.00
11/17/2021JMP SecuritiesBoost TargetMarket Outperform$24.00 ➝ $25.50
8/9/2021JMP SecuritiesBoost TargetMarket Outperform$22.50 ➝ $24.00
6/23/2021OppenheimerInitiated CoverageOutperform$22.50
3/5/2021Hovde GroupInitiated CoverageOutperform$21.75
8/17/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$14.25 ➝ $16.50
6/19/2020Janney Montgomery ScottUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$15.00
5/11/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$12.00 ➝ $15.00
5/11/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuy$18.75 ➝ $14.25
5/10/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyReiterated RatingBuy
5/8/2020Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsBoost TargetOutperform$13.50 ➝ $14.25
4/27/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$11.25 ➝ $12.00
3/25/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight$18.00 ➝ $11.25
3/5/2020National SecuritiesInitiated CoverageBuy$17.25
1/15/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$18.00
(Data available from 11/21/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.50 (Hold)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 5 very positive mentions
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4/24/2024
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5/24/2024
  • 6 very positive mentions
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6/23/2024
  • 7 very positive mentions
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7/23/2024
  • 7 very positive mentions
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  • 4 negative mentions
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8/22/2024
  • 5 very positive mentions
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9/21/2024
  • 4 very positive mentions
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10/21/2024
  • 6 very positive mentions
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  • 3 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
11/20/2024

Current Sentiment

  • 6 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions

Recent Stories by Sentiment

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Oaktree Specialty Lending logo
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation is a business development company. The fund specializing in investments in middle market, bridge financing, first and second lien debt financing, unsecured and mezzanine loan, mezzanine debt, senior and junior secured debt, expansions, sponsor-led acquisitions, preferred equity, and management buyouts in small and mid-sized companies. It seeks to invest in education services, business services, retail and consumer, healthcare, manufacturing, food and restaurants, construction and engineering. The firm also seeks investment in media, advertising sectors, software, IT services, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, real estate management and development, chemicals, machinery, and internet and direct marketing retail sectors. It invests between $5 million to $75 million principally in the form of one-stop, first lien, and second lien debt investments, which may include an equity co-investment component in companies. The firm invest in companies having enterprise value between $20 million and $150 million and EBITDA between $3 million and $50 million. The fund has a hold size of up to $75 million and may underwrite transactions up to $100 million. It primarily invests in North America. The fund seeks to be a lead investor in its portfolio companies.
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Today's Range

Now: $15.68
Low: $15.40
High: $15.70

50 Day Range

MA: $16.18
Low: $15.59
High: $16.62

52 Week Range

Now: $15.68
Low: $15.40
High: $21.64

Volume

996,095 shs

Average Volume

662,219 shs

Market Capitalization

$1.29 billion

P/E Ratio

18.02

Dividend Yield

13.72%

Beta

1.09

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Oaktree Specialty Lending?

The following Wall Street sell-side analysts have issued stock ratings on Oaktree Specialty Lending in the last twelve months: B. Riley, JMP Securities, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Oppenheimer Holdings Inc., StockNews.com, and Wells Fargo & Company.
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What is the current price target for Oaktree Specialty Lending?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Oaktree Specialty Lending in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $16.75, suggesting a possible upside of 7.4%. JMP Securities has the highest price target set, predicting OCSL will reach $20.00 in the next twelve months. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $15.00 for Oaktree Specialty Lending in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Oaktree Specialty Lending?

Oaktree Specialty Lending currently has 6 hold ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in OCSL, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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How do I contact Oaktree Specialty Lending's investor relations team?

Oaktree Specialty Lending's physical mailing address is 333 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE 28TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES CA, 90071. The credit services provider's listed phone number is (213) 830-6300 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Oaktree Specialty Lending is www.oaktreespecialtylending.com. Learn More about contacing Oaktree Specialty Lending investor relations.