$BXSL

Private credit markets are showing increasing signs of distress, with non-accrual debt rising among the largest BDCs. In Q2, non-accrual debt at the top 10 BDCs increased to 3.95% of total debt, up from 3.75% in Q1. The broader BDC universe also saw a rise in non-accrual borrowers, reaching 4.69% in Q1 2026. Adjusted non-accrual rates are higher, indicating wider credit stress. Interest income at risk is climbing, potentially impacting BDC yields.

Analysts from Barclays and Compass Point maintained or initiated ratings on Charles Schwab (SCHW), SLM, and Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (BXSL). SCHW received a Buy rating with a $125 price target from Barclays and a $135 target from Compass Point. SLM was rated Hold with a $26 target, while BXSL also received a Hold rating with a $23 target. Consensus ratings and price targets were provided for each company.

Investing.com reports private credit BDCs have fallen 10-18% over the past year but rebounded 5-12% in the last month. It cites dividend yields of 7-12.6% and shows 1Y and 1M performance for BXSL, BIZD, HTGC, MAIN, ARCC, GBDC, and BBDC. It notes RBC maintained Outperform on KBDC but cut its price target to $15 from $16.

Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (BXSL) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On August 10, 2026, Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (the “Company”) entered into a fifth amendment (the “Fifth Amendment”) to the second amended and restated senior secured credit agreement, dated June 28, 2022, by and among

Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (NYSE:BXSL) reported Q2 call highlights. Management said non-accrual fell to 1.8% of fair value, helped by asset restructurings, and repayments exceeded $700 million with an annualized 21% rate. Portfolio nearly 97% first-lien; net leverage was 1.25x and liquidity $2.8 billion.

Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (BXSL) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 NEW YORK — August 6, 2026 — Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (NYSE: BXSL or the “Company”) today reported its second quarter 2026 results. Brad Marshall, Chief Executive Officer of Blackstone Secured Lending Fund, said, “BXSL reported healthy second - quarter earnings

J.P. Morgan analyst Melissa Wedel initiated coverage of Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (BXSL) with a Hold rating and a $24.50 price target. Oppenheimer also started coverage with a Hold and a $25.00 target. For the quarter ended March 31, BXSL reported revenue of $328.47 million and net profit of $25.25 million, versus $251.3 million revenue and $149.81 million net profit a year earlier.

Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (BXSL) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. bxsl-20260521 false 0001736035 0001736035 2026-07-20 2026-07-20 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ______________________ FORM 8-K ______________________ CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Dat

VanEck BDC Income ETF (BIZD) reported a July distribution of $0.24 per share, down from $0.48 in April. The article links the drop to lower Fed rates and spread compression affecting its underlying business development companies. It highlights dividend changes and coverage for ARCC, OBDC, BXSL, and MAIN, noting BIZD is down about 14% over a year.

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