Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
OCSL Stock Forecast
Oaktree Specialty Lending stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $17.50 (represents a 5.80% upside from OCSL’s last price of $16.54) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 2 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
OCSL Price Target
The average price target for Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) is $17.50 based on 1-year price targets from 2 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $18.00 to $17.00. This represents a potential 5.80% upside from OCSL's last price of $16.54.
OCSL Analyst Ratings
According to 2 Wall Street analysts, Oaktree Specialty Lending's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for OCSL stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 1 'Buy' (50.00%), 1 'Hold' (50.00%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Oaktree Specialty Lending Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2024 | Finian O'Shea | Wells Fargo | $17.00 | $17.02 | -0.12% | 2.78% |
| Aug 01, 2024 | Mitchel Penn | Oppenheimer | $18.00 | $17.30 | 4.05% | 8.83% |
The latest Oaktree Specialty Lending stock forecast, released on Aug 26, 2024 by Finian O'Shea from Wells Fargo, set a price target of $17.00, which represents a -0.12% decrease from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($17.02), and a 2.78% increase from OCSL last price ($16.54).
Oaktree Specialty Lending Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Avg Price Target | $17.00 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Last Closing Price | $16.54 | $16.54 | $16.54 |
| Upside/Downside | 2.78% | 5.80% | 5.80% |
In the current month, the average price target of Oaktree Specialty Lending stock is $17.00, according to 1 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a 2.78% increase as opposed to Oaktree Specialty Lending's last price of $16.54. This month's average price target is down -2.86% compared to last quarter, and down -2.86% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2024 | Wells Fargo | Market Outperform | Equal-Weight | Downgrade |
| Aug 01, 2024 | Oppenheimer | - | Perform | Downgrade |
| Jul 30, 2024 | JMP Securities | Outperform | Outperform | Hold |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Wells Fargo | Market Outperform | Market Outperform | Hold |
| Nov 16, 2022 | Wells Fargo | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
Oaktree Specialty Lending's last stock rating was published by Wells Fargo on Aug 26, 2024. The company Downgrade its OCSL rating from "Market Outperform" to "Equal-Weight".
Oaktree Specialty Lending Financial Forecast
Oaktree Specialty Lending Revenue Forecast
| Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | Jun 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $91.41M | - | $37.89M | $23.62M | $14.65M | $17.08M | $54.73M | $15.71M | $44.49M | $40.88M | $50.41M | $91.25M | $67.65M | $72.17M | $121.85M | $28.41M | $20.95M | $16.95M | $22.69M |
| Avg Forecast | $91.47M | $93.08M | $96.30M | $97.91M | $98.50M | $98.31M | $97.58M | $98.22M | $97.60M | $99.37M | $99.59M | $99.59M | $103.01M | $102.71M | $92.24M | $73.25M | $64.48M | $61.03M | $57.79M | $56.27M | $49.88M | $50.20M | $40.14M | $36.91M | $35.84M | $34.42M | $32.25M | $34.07M | $36.02M | $37.87M |
| High Forecast | $93.68M | $95.33M | $98.62M | $100.27M | $100.88M | $100.68M | $99.94M | $100.59M | $100.43M | $101.77M | $102.00M | $101.29M | $104.95M | $105.19M | $94.47M | $75.02M | $66.04M | $61.03M | $59.57M | $58.00M | $51.41M | $51.74M | $41.38M | $38.04M | $36.94M | $35.48M | $33.24M | $35.12M | $37.12M | $39.03M |
| Low Forecast | $88.20M | $89.76M | $92.86M | $94.41M | $94.98M | $94.80M | $94.10M | $94.71M | $96.19M | $95.82M | $96.04M | $98.27M | $101.33M | $99.04M | $88.95M | $70.63M | $62.18M | $61.03M | $55.68M | $54.21M | $48.06M | $48.36M | $38.68M | $35.56M | $34.53M | $33.16M | $31.07M | $32.83M | $34.70M | $36.48M |
| # Analysts | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.92% | - | 0.37% | 0.26% | 0.20% | 0.26% | 0.90% | 0.27% | 0.79% | 0.82% | 1.00% | 2.27% | 1.83% | 2.01% | 3.54% | 0.88% | 0.61% | 0.47% | 0.60% |
Oaktree Specialty Lending's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 2 analysts is $99.59M, with a low forecast of $96.04M, and a high forecast of $102.00M. OCSL's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a 8.95% increase compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $91.41M (Dec 23).
Oaktree Specialty Lending EBITDA Forecast
| Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | Jun 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $44.19M | - | $48.41M | $73.78M | $82.59M | $30.98M | $88.49M | $24.37M | $56.70M | $48.03M | $57.64M | $95.68M | $71.88M | $76.59M | $126.57M | $697.00K | $20.54M | $21.27M | $27.75M |
| Avg Forecast | $85.72M | $87.23M | $90.25M | $91.76M | $92.31M | $92.13M | $91.45M | $92.05M | $91.47M | $93.13M | $27.73M | $93.34M | $96.54M | $96.26M | $25.21M | $68.65M | $49.31M | $57.19M | $22.92M | $52.73M | $44.83M | $37.05M | $37.62M | $34.59M | $33.59M | $32.26M | $557.60K | $23.96M | $21.27M | $27.75M |
| High Forecast | $87.79M | $89.34M | $92.43M | $93.97M | $94.54M | $94.36M | $93.66M | $94.27M | $94.12M | $95.38M | $33.28M | $94.92M | $98.36M | $98.58M | $30.25M | $70.31M | $59.17M | $57.19M | $27.50M | $54.35M | $53.79M | $44.47M | $38.78M | $35.65M | $34.62M | $33.25M | $669.12K | $28.75M | $25.53M | $33.30M |
| Low Forecast | $82.66M | $84.12M | $87.02M | $88.48M | $89.01M | $88.84M | $88.19M | $88.76M | $90.15M | $89.80M | $22.18M | $92.10M | $94.97M | $92.82M | $20.17M | $66.20M | $39.45M | $57.19M | $18.33M | $50.81M | $35.86M | $29.64M | $36.25M | $33.32M | $32.36M | $31.08M | $446.08K | $19.17M | $17.02M | $22.20M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.47% | - | 0.50% | 2.93% | 1.20% | 0.63% | 1.55% | 1.06% | 1.08% | 1.07% | 1.56% | 2.54% | 2.08% | 2.28% | 3.92% | 1.25% | 0.86% | 1.00% | 1.00% |
2 analysts predict OCSL's average Quarter EBITDA for Mar 24 to be $27.73M, with a high of $33.28M and a low of $22.18M. This is -37.25% lower than Oaktree Specialty Lending's previous annual EBITDA (Dec 23) of $44.19M.
Oaktree Specialty Lending Net Income Forecast
| Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | Jun 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $44.19M | - | $36.69M | $21.52M | $13.17M | $13.21M | $-37.83M | $14.44M | $39.41M | $36.56M | $47.04M | $88.12M | $65.54M | $70.62M | $120.23M | $-165.47M | $13.84M | $13.97M | $19.99M |
| Avg Forecast | $44.19M | $45.01M | $45.82M | $45.82M | $45.36M | $45.46M | $45.52M | $46.10M | $45.66M | $46.11M | $16.45M | $50.05M | $51.57M | $51.96M | $14.95M | $50.13M | $37.54M | $43.11M | $13.59M | $39.41M | $34.12M | $30.24M | $88.12M | $60.50M | $45.31M | $109.30M | $-132.37M | $16.15M | $13.97M | $19.99M |
| High Forecast | $45.58M | $46.42M | $47.26M | $47.26M | $46.78M | $46.88M | $46.95M | $47.55M | $46.48M | $47.55M | $19.73M | $50.87M | $52.38M | $53.59M | $17.94M | $51.71M | $45.04M | $43.11M | $16.31M | $47.29M | $40.95M | $36.29M | $105.74M | $72.60M | $54.38M | $131.16M | $-105.90M | $19.38M | $16.77M | $23.98M |
| Low Forecast | $42.14M | $42.92M | $43.70M | $43.70M | $43.25M | $43.35M | $43.41M | $43.96M | $43.54M | $43.97M | $13.16M | $47.73M | $50.75M | $49.55M | $11.96M | $47.80M | $30.03M | $43.11M | $10.87M | $31.53M | $27.30M | $24.19M | $70.49M | $48.40M | $36.25M | $87.44M | $-158.85M | $12.92M | $11.18M | $15.99M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.88% | - | 0.71% | 1.44% | 0.26% | 0.35% | -0.88% | 1.06% | 1.00% | 1.07% | 1.56% | 1.00% | 1.08% | 1.56% | 1.10% | 1.25% | 0.86% | 1.00% | 1.00% |
Oaktree Specialty Lending's average Quarter net income forecast for Mar 24 is $16.45M, with a range of $13.16M to $19.73M. OCSL's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -62.78% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $44.19M (Dec 23).
Oaktree Specialty Lending SG&A Forecast
| Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | Jun 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $2.10M | - | $2.62M | $3.81M | $2.70M | $2.60M | $2.13M | $2.00M | $2.53M | $2.63M | $2.34M | $2.24M | $1.86M | $1.71M | $1.68M | $1.98M | $1.74M | $1.80M | $1.89M |
| Avg Forecast | $10.33M | $10.52M | $10.88M | $11.06M | $11.13M | $11.11M | $11.02M | $11.10M | $11.03M | $11.23M | $2.28M | $11.25M | $11.64M | $11.60M | $2.07M | $8.28M | $2.70M | $6.89M | $1.88M | $2.53M | $2.45M | $1.51M | $2.24M | $1.72M | $1.10M | $1.53M | $1.59M | $2.03M | $1.80M | $1.89M |
| High Forecast | $10.58M | $10.77M | $11.14M | $11.33M | $11.40M | $11.37M | $11.29M | $11.36M | $11.35M | $11.50M | $2.74M | $11.44M | $11.86M | $11.88M | $2.49M | $8.48M | $3.24M | $6.89M | $2.26M | $3.03M | $2.94M | $1.81M | $2.69M | $2.06M | $1.32M | $1.84M | $1.90M | $2.44M | $2.16M | $2.27M |
| Low Forecast | $9.96M | $10.14M | $10.49M | $10.67M | $10.73M | $10.71M | $10.63M | $10.70M | $10.87M | $10.83M | $1.82M | $11.10M | $11.45M | $11.19M | $1.66M | $7.98M | $2.16M | $6.89M | $1.51M | $2.02M | $1.96M | $1.20M | $1.79M | $1.37M | $877.80K | $1.22M | $1.27M | $1.63M | $1.44M | $1.51M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.19% | - | 0.23% | 1.84% | 0.33% | 0.96% | 0.31% | 1.06% | 1.00% | 1.07% | 1.56% | 1.00% | 1.08% | 1.56% | 1.10% | 1.25% | 0.86% | 1.00% | 1.00% |
Oaktree Specialty Lending's average Quarter SG&A projection for Mar 24 is $2.28M, based on 2 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $1.82M to $2.74M. The forecast indicates a 8.83% rise compared to OCSL last annual SG&A of $2.10M (Dec 23).
Oaktree Specialty Lending EPS Forecast
| Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | Jun 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0.57 | - | $0.48 | $0.29 | $0.22 | $0.21 | $-0.62 | $0.24 | $0.66 | $0.61 | $0.78 | $1.80 | $1.39 | $1.50 | $2.56 | $-3.52 | $0.29 | $0.30 | $0.43 |
| Avg Forecast | $0.54 | $0.55 | $0.56 | $0.56 | $0.55 | $0.56 | $0.56 | $0.56 | $0.56 | $0.56 | $0.57 | $0.61 | $0.63 | $0.63 | $0.63 | $0.61 | $0.56 | $0.54 | $0.51 | $0.50 | $0.45 | $0.42 | $0.41 | $0.39 | $0.36 | $0.33 | $0.31 | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.36 |
| High Forecast | $0.56 | $0.57 | $0.58 | $0.58 | $0.57 | $0.57 | $0.57 | $0.58 | $0.57 | $0.58 | $0.59 | $0.62 | $0.64 | $0.65 | $0.65 | $0.63 | $0.58 | $0.54 | $0.53 | $0.51 | $0.47 | $0.43 | $0.43 | $0.41 | $0.37 | $0.35 | $0.32 | $0.37 | $0.37 | $0.38 |
| Low Forecast | $0.51 | $0.52 | $0.53 | $0.53 | $0.53 | $0.53 | $0.53 | $0.54 | $0.53 | $0.54 | $0.55 | $0.58 | $0.62 | $0.61 | $0.60 | $0.58 | $0.53 | $0.54 | $0.49 | $0.47 | $0.43 | $0.40 | $0.39 | $0.37 | $0.34 | $0.32 | $0.29 | $0.33 | $0.34 | $0.34 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.93% | - | 0.76% | 0.46% | 0.36% | 0.38% | -1.15% | 0.47% | 1.33% | 1.35% | 1.88% | 4.40% | 3.58% | 4.23% | 7.68% | -11.46% | 0.84% | 0.84% | 1.18% |
According to 2 Wall Street analysts, Oaktree Specialty Lending's projected average Quarter EPS for Mar 24 is $0.57, with a low estimate of $0.55 and a high estimate of $0.59. This represents a 0.50% increase compared to OCSL previous annual EPS of $0.57 (Dec 23).
Oaktree Specialty Lending Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPRT | Oportun Financial | $2.63 | $11.17 | 324.71% | Hold |
| GDOT | Green Dot | $11.52 | $25.00 | 117.01% | Hold |
| ALLY | Ally Financial | $32.97 | $47.21 | 43.19% | Buy |
| BBDC | Barings BDC | $9.95 | $12.50 | 25.63% | Buy |
| AGM | Federal Agricultural Mortgage | $188.48 | $233.00 | 23.62% | Buy |
| OMF | OneMain | $45.78 | $55.69 | 21.65% | Buy |
| COF | Capital One Financial | $138.97 | $167.58 | 20.59% | Hold |
| ORCC | Blue Owl Capital | $13.48 | $16.00 | 18.69% | Buy |
| SLM | SLM | $21.23 | $23.80 | 12.11% | Buy |
| FCFS | FirstCash | $117.16 | $130.00 | 10.96% | Buy |
| OCSL | Oaktree Specialty Lending | $16.54 | $17.50 | 5.80% | Buy |
| RWAY | Runway Growth Finance | $11.80 | $12.44 | 5.42% | Buy |
OCSL Forecast FAQ
Is Oaktree Specialty Lending a good buy?
Yes, according to 2 Wall Street analysts, Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 1 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 50.00% of OCSL's total ratings.
What is OCSL's price target?
Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) average price target is $17.5 with a range of $17 to $18, implying a 5.80% from its last price of $16.54. The data is based on 2 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Oaktree Specialty Lending stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for OCSL stock, the company can go up by 5.80% (from the last price of $16.54 to the average price target of $17.5), up by 8.83% based on the highest stock price target, and up by 2.78% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Oaktree Specialty Lending stock reach $20?
OCSL's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $17.5 does not support the claim that Oaktree Specialty Lending can reach $20 in the near future.
What is Oaktree Specialty Lending's current price target trend?
1 Wall Street analyst forecast a $17 price target for Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) this month, up 2.78% from its last price of $16.54. Compared to the last 3 and 12 months, the average price target increased by 5.80% and increased by 5.80%, respectively.
What are Oaktree Specialty Lending's analysts' financial forecasts?
Oaktree Specialty Lending's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Sep 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $392.61M (high $402.09M, low $378.59M), average EBITDA is $367.94M (high $376.83M, low $354.8M), average net income is $182.44M (high $188.17M, low $173.97M), average SG&A $44.36M (high $45.43M, low $42.77M), and average EPS is $2.23 (high $2.3, low $2.13). OCSL's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Sep 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $378.75M (high $387.9M, low $365.23M), average EBITDA is $354.96M (high $363.53M, low $342.28M), average net income is $180.84M (high $186.52M, low $172.45M), average SG&A $42.79M (high $43.82M, low $41.26M), and average EPS is $2.21 (high $2.28, low $2.11).
Did the OCSL's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Oaktree Specialty Lending's last annual report (Sep 2022), the company's revenue was $39.11M, which missed the average analysts forecast of $239.57M by -83.67%. Apple's EBITDA was $79.79M, missing the average prediction of $182.15M by -56.20%. The company's net income was $29.22M, missing the average estimation of $133.65M by -78.13%. Apple's SG&A was $9.25M, missing the average forecast of $14M by -33.93%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $0.48, missing the average prediction of $2.1 by -77.19%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Dec 2023), Oaktree Specialty Lending's revenue was $91.41M, missing the average analysts' forecast of $99.59M by -8.21%. The company's EBITDA was $44.19M, missing the average prediction of $93.34M by -52.66%. Oaktree Specialty Lending's net income was $44.19M, missing the average estimation of $50.05M by -11.71%. The company's SG&A was $2.1M, missing the average forecast of $11.25M by -81.38%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $0.57, missing the average prediction of $0.612 by -6.80%