Three supercharged income stocks -- sporting an average yield of 10.96% -- can fatten investors' wallets on a monthly basis.. With thousands of publicly traded companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to choose from, investors have a myriad of ways to grow their wealth on Wall Street. But among these countless strategies, few have more consistently delivered for investors than buying and holding high-quality dividend stocks. Companies that pay a regular dividend to their shareholders are typically profita ...

Core Insights - The article provides a detailed analysis comparing Golub Capital BDC Inc. (GBDC) with 11 of its business development company (BDC) peers, focusing on dividend sustainability and financial metrics [1][2][3] Group 1: Dividend Analysis - GBDC declared a base dividend of $0.39 per share for Q1 2025, with a TTM dividend yield of 12.30% and an annual forward yield of 10.32% based on its stock price as of March 21, 2025 [10][31] - For Q2 2025, GBDC maintained the same base dividend of $0.39 per share, resulting in a TTM dividend yield of 11.91% and an annual forward yield of 10.62% as of June 13, 2025 [28][29][31] - GBDC's management has indicated a high probability (70%) of maintaining the base dividend through Q4 2025, with no special periodic dividends expected for Q3 and Q4 2025 [33] Group 2: Financial Metrics Comparison - GBDC's cumulative undistributable taxable income (UTI) coverage ratio was 0.09 as of March 31, 2025, reflecting a decrease over the trailing twelve months [16][17] - The weighted average annualized yield on GBDC's debt investments was 10.50% as of December 31, 2024, which is below the mean of 11.60% among its peers [20][24] - GBDC's weighted average interest rate on outstanding borrowings was 5.37% as of March 31, 2025, showing an increase due to the merger with GBDC 3, which had a higher cost of capital [24][25] Group 3: Market Position and Recommendations - GBDC's stock price was $14.69 as of June 13, 2025, and the company is currently rated as HOLD, with a price target of approximately $15.95 per share [36][37] - The analysis indicates that GBDC's annual forward yield to its projected NAV was 10.51%, which is near the average of its 12 BDC peers [32][31] - The article emphasizes that GBDC has not decreased its base dividend since Q2 2020, highlighting a consistent dividend policy despite market fluctuations [18][19]

If you’re into high-yielding investments, then you probably know about mortgage REITs. But you should also know about preferred shares, baby bonds, and BDCs. We cover all of these investments, as well as equity REITs, inside The REIT Forum. These alternatives tend to perform much better than mortgage REIT common shares over long periods. That doesn’t mean every one of them will be a winner, but on average, they come out ahead. There will still be BDCs like Prospect Capital (PSEC). We cut coverage of PSEC so ...

PITTSBURGH, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wesco International (NYSE: WCC), a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, announced today that effective June 30, 2025, Dirk Naylor is promoted to Executive Vice President and General Manager, Communications and Security Solutions (CSS). Mr. Naylor succeeds William C. Geary II, who has tendered his resignation from Wesco to become the chief executive officer of a large, private equity-backed company.Mr. ...

Group 1 - The Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (NYSE: BXSL) is a business development corporation (BDC) that focuses on lending to private companies [1] - The fund exclusively invests in first lien debt, which is considered relatively safe by private credit standards [1]

Key Takeaways BG is set to finalize its $34B merger with Viterra after receiving Chinese regulatory approval. The deal will create a crop trading giant rivaling major players and expanding BG's global footprint. The merger boosts BG's export strength and storage capacity in key markets like Australia and Canada.Bunge Global S.A. (BG) , a leading integrated agribusiness firm, has announced that it is set to close in on its $34 billion merger with Viterra Ltd., after clearing the last major roadblock in the ...

The way how BDCs (business development companies) make their money boils down to borrowing as cheap as possible in order to have capital that could be lent to relatively high-risk companies at much higher yields. This results in a spread, which can be enhancedRoberts Berzins has over a decade of experience in the financial management helping top-tier corporates shape their financial strategies and execute large-scale financings. He has also made significant efforts to institutionalize REIT framework in Latv ...

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Financial analyst by day and a seasoned investor by passion, I've been involved in the world of investing for over 15 years and honed my skills in analyzing lucrative opportunities within the market.I specialize in uncovering high quality dividend stocks and other assets that offer potential for long term-growth that pack a serious punch for bill-paying potential. I use myself as an example that with a solid base of classic dividend growth stocks, sprinkling in some Business Development Companies, REITs, an ...

NEW YORK, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Vestis Corporation ("Vestis" or the "Company") (NYSE: VSTS) of a class action securities lawsuit.CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Vestis investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between May 2, 2024 and May 6, 2025. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:https://zlk.com/pslra-1/vestis-corporation-lawsuit-submission-form? ...