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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. (NYSE: KBDC) (“KBDC”), a business development company externally managed by its investment adviser, KA Credit Advisors, LLC, announced today that it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 on Monday, August 10, 2026, after the close of financial markets. KBDC will host a conference call at 10:00 am ET on Tuesday, August 11,…

Externally managed BDCs have to meet a high bar to qualify for a durable income portfolio. Their fees and sub-optimal incentives provide a structural headwind for long-term compounding. In my portfolio, I hold 2 externally managed BDCs that have passed the test.

Kayne Anderson BDC remains a buy, offering an attractive risk-to-reward profile despite sector headwinds and recent underperformance. KBDC trades at a 16% discount to BV, with nearly 12% dividend yield and ~107.5% NII coverage, supporting dividend safety. Portfolio diversification is strong, with minimal (2%) software/technology exposure, reducing AI disruption risk relative to peers.

Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. (KBDC) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Higher interest rates are generally favorable for BDCs. However, some BDCs can suffer from higher rates that could potentially result in painful dividend cuts. In this article, I explain how we as BDC investors could digest the current rate regime and its implications on dividends.