Citizens JMP reiterates market outperform rating on Blue Owl Capital stock

Published 03/06/2025, 10:14
Citizens JMP reiterates market outperform rating on Blue Owl Capital stock

On Tuesday, Citizens JMP analysts reaffirmed a Market Outperform rating for Blue Owl Capital Corp. (NYSE: OBDC) with a price target of $17.00, representing significant upside from the current price of $14.43. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a GOOD financial health score and has consistently raised its dividend for three consecutive years, currently offering an attractive 11.43% yield.

Blue Owl Capital is seen as a leading business development company (BDC) that has consistently delivered strong performance across various operating environments over nearly a decade. With a market capitalization of $7.37 billion and a P/E ratio of 9.22x, the stock continues to trade at a discount compared to other high-quality, externally managed BDCs. Dive deeper into Blue Owl’s valuation metrics and growth potential with a comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively on InvestingPro.

The analysts expressed confidence that with ongoing execution and progress since the OBDE merger in January, Blue Owl Capital’s valuation will eventually align more closely with its peers. The stock currently trades at 0.95 times its current net asset value (NAV), while Ares Capital Corporation and Blackstone (NYSE:BX) Secured Lending Fund trade at 1.11 and 1.16 times NAV, respectively.

The report also noted that Blue Owl Capital has 2025 consensus return on equity (ROE) expectations of 10.8%, compared to 10.4% for Ares Capital and 11.7% for Blackstone Secured Lending. This indicates a strong performance outlook for Blue Owl Capital in the coming years.

In other recent news, Blue Owl Capital announced a $500 million issuance of 6.200% notes due in 2030. This move is part of the company’s strategy to manage its capital structure and refinance existing obligations, with plans to use the proceeds to repay current debts. Meanwhile, Owl Rock Capital (NYSE:OBDC), a part of Blue Owl Capital, reported its Q1 2025 earnings, missing forecasts with an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.39 against the expected $0.43, and revenue of $464.6 million compared to the projected $469.36 million. The company also completed a merger focusing on loan growth, which is expected to impact future earnings positively.

Analyst reactions to these developments have varied, with some firms noting the earnings miss as a point of concern. However, the company maintains a robust portfolio, with nearly $18 billion in total investments. The merger between OBD and OBDC has been highlighted as a strategic move, with discussions around potential interest rate reductions in 2025. Blue Owl Capital’s management expressed confidence in the company’s position in the private credit market, underscoring the strength and resilience of their portfolio companies. Despite the earnings shortfall, the company plans to maintain its dividend level for the remainder of the year.

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