Barings BDC, Inc. (BBDC) Stock Forecast
BBDC analyst forecast
as of October 17, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.17 / 5 from 6 analysts
- Price target
- $9.96 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +18.0% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 5, 2026 EPS estimate $0.27
- 52-week range
- $7.99 – $9.45
BBDC analyst ratings
6 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
BBDC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
BBDC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.26 | $0.24 | $0.28 | $0.32 | −18.2% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.04 | $0.99 | $1.08 | $1.12 | −7.1% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.01 | $0.90 | $1.15 | $1.04 | −2.9% | 6 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
BBDC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $63.5M | $59.2M | $65.0M | −12.2% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $253.7M | $244.0M | $257.1M | −9.1% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $258.9M | $229.7M | $270.3M | +2.1% | 5 |
BBDC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
BBDC revenue: reported and forecast
BBDC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.24 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.27 | $0.26 | +8.1% | 5 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.97 | $0.98 | $0.98 | $1.06 | $1.04 | +6.8% | 6 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $0.97 | $0.97 | $0.97 | $1.00 | $1.01 | +4.6% | 5 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
BBDC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; BBDC beat in 7 of 12.
What analysts expect from BBDC
6 analysts cover Barings BDC; their consensus rating is buy (4.17 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $9.96, 18.0% above the latest close of $8.44. Analysts expect earnings of $1.04 per share for 2026, −7.1% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $1.01 per share on revenue of $258.9 million. Barings BDC beat the EPS estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.
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BBDC forecast FAQ
What is Barings BDC's price target?
The average analyst price target for Barings BDC is $9.96, 18.0% above the latest close of $8.44.
Is Barings BDC a buy, hold or sell?
Of 6 analysts covering Barings BDC, 3 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 2 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Barings BDC's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.04 per share for 2026 (range $0.99 to $1.08); for 2027 the estimate is $1.01.
What is Barings BDC's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $253.7 million, growth of −9.1%; for 2027 it is $258.9 million.
When does Barings BDC report earnings?
Barings BDC is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 5, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.27.
Does Barings BDC usually beat earnings estimates?
Barings BDC reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.