In a recent update, B of A Securities, led by analyst Derek Hewett, has maintained its "Buy" rating for Barings BDC (BBDC, Financial). This decision comes amidst a revision in the price target, which has been lowered from $11.00 to $10.00.
This adjustment signifies a price target percentage change of -9.09%. Despite this downward revision in the price target, the analyst's confidence in Barings BDC (BBDC, Financial) is evident as the "Buy" rating remains unchanged.
These latest updates were issued on May 19, 2025, and reflect the ongoing analysis and market assessment by B of A Securities. Investors in Barings BDC (BBDC, Financial) are advised to consider these updates as part of their investment strategies.
The stock continues to trade on the NYSE, and market participants will be watching closely for any further updates or changes in the analyst outlook for Barings BDC (BBDC, Financial).
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 5 analysts, the average target price for Barings BDC Inc (BBDC, Financial) is $9.85 with a high estimate of $11.25 and a low estimate of $8.50. The average target implies an upside of 7.89% from the current price of $9.13. More detailed estimate data can be found on the Barings BDC Inc (BBDC) Forecast page.
Based on the consensus recommendation from 5 brokerage firms, Barings BDC Inc's (BBDC, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.0, indicating "Outperform" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.
Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Barings BDC Inc (BBDC, Financial) in one year is $8.85, suggesting a downside of 3.07% from the current price of $9.13. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the Barings BDC Inc (BBDC) Summary page.