

BDC valuations have dropped to levels seen only a few times in the sector's history, which creates a rare entry point for patient investors. The usual household names may not be the safe haven many assume, especially as a credit cycle looms. I highlight 2 lesser-known BDCs that come out ahead on fees, portfolio quality and leverage.

LITE, HOWL, PERI, GSBD and GFF have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on October 9th, 2026.

PERI, GFF and GSBD made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on October 9th, 2026.

GSBD and BBVA made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on October 9th, 2026.

SNDK, CLMT, CVX, HRB and GSBD have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on October 6th, 2026.

GSBD, HRB, CNQ made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on October 6th, 2026.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. (“GS BDC”) (NYSE: GSBD) announced today that it will report its third quarter ended September 30, 2026 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, November 5, 2026. GS BDC will also host an earnings conference call on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 9:00 am Eastern Time to discuss its financial results. All interested parties are invited to participate via telephone or the audio webcast, which will be hosted on the Investor Resources sec.

Higher interest rates are likely to support loan yields, while demand for personalized financing continues to rise. Despite asset quality woes, Zacks SBIC & Commercial Finance industry players like GSBD, GAIN and RWAY are worth investing in.