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Top Analyst Picks: Kayne Anderson BDC, BrightSpring Health Services
ByAinvest
Wednesday, Aug 13, 2025 3:41 pm ET1min read
Analysts at Wells Fargo have issued positive reports on Kayne Anderson BDC and BrightSpring Health Services. Finian O'Shea maintains a Buy rating on KBDC with a price target of $16.00, while Stephen Baxter also maintains a Buy rating on BTSG with a price target of $27.00. The analyst consensus for KBDC is Moderate Buy, while BTSG has a Strong Buy rating with an average price target of $28.68.
Analysts at Wells Fargo have issued positive reports on Kayne Anderson BDC (KBDC) and BrightSpring Health Services (BTSG). Finian O'Shea maintains a Buy rating on KBDC with a price target of $16.00, while Stephen Baxter also maintains a Buy rating on BTSG with a price target of $27.00. The analyst consensus for KBDC is Moderate Buy, while BTSG has a Strong Buy rating with an average price target of $28.68.Kayne Anderson BDC, a business development company, reported earnings of $0.40 per share for the second quarter, missing analysts' estimates by $0.01 [1]. The company's return on equity was 11.36%, and the net margin was 56.97%. Despite the trade and policy disruptions, Kayne Anderson BDC generated stable net investment income and net income, with a regular dividend of $0.40 per share and a special dividend of $0.10 per share [2]. The company continues to rotate its portfolio towards higher-yielding private credit loans, aiming to reduce the size of its broadly syndicated loan portfolio.
BrightSpring Health Services, a provider of home health and hospice services, has seen analysts maintain a strong interest in the stock. Stephen Baxter's Buy rating and $27.00 price target reflect the positive outlook on the company's growth prospects and financial performance. The Strong Buy rating from analysts underscores the confidence in BrightSpring's ability to deliver solid returns.
Both companies have shown resilience in their respective sectors, with Kayne Anderson BDC focusing on private credit investments and BrightSpring Health Services continuing to expand its services. The positive analyst reports provide a bullish outlook for both stocks, suggesting that investors may find these opportunities attractive.
References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/kayne-anderson-bdc-nysekbdc-announces-earnings-results-2025-08-11/
[2] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4484077-kayne-anderson-bdc-targets-1x-1_25x-leverage-and-increased-private-credit-exposure-while
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