Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. (BCSF) Stock Forecast
BCSF analyst forecast
as of October 17, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.00 / 5 from 4 analysts
- Price target
- $12.62 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +23.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 9, 2026 EPS estimate $0.44
- 52-week range
- $10.26 – $14.60
BCSF analyst ratings
4 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
BCSF price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
BCSF earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.43 | $0.39 | $0.46 | $0.45 | −5.0% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.64 | $1.55 | $1.73 | $1.88 | −12.8% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.34 | $1.16 | $1.47 | $1.64 | −18.4% | 4 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
BCSF revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $61.0M | $58.7M | $62.4M | −9.2% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $249.8M | $244.3M | $253.0M | −8.6% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $235.9M | $222.6M | $249.0M | −5.6% | 3 |
BCSF EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
BCSF revenue: reported and forecast
BCSF 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) | $0.43 | $0.43 | $0.43 | $0.43 | $0.43 | −1.3% | 2 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.69 | $1.67 | $1.64 | $1.64 | $1.64 | −2.8% | 1 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.48 | $1.48 | $1.29 | $1.29 | $1.34 | −9.8% | 0 up · 3 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.
BCSF earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; BCSF beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from BCSF
4 analysts cover Bain Capital Specialty Finance; their consensus rating is hold (3.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $12.62, 23.1% above the latest close of $10.26. Analysts expect earnings of $1.64 per share for 2026, −12.8% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $1.34 per share on revenue of $235.9 million. Bain Capital Specialty Finance beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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BCSF forecast FAQ
What is Bain Capital Specialty Finance's price target?
The average analyst price target for Bain Capital Specialty Finance is $12.62, 23.1% above the latest close of $10.26.
Is Bain Capital Specialty Finance a buy, hold or sell?
Of 4 analysts covering Bain Capital Specialty Finance, 0 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 4 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Bain Capital Specialty Finance's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.64 per share for 2026 (range $1.55 to $1.73); for 2027 the estimate is $1.34.
What is Bain Capital Specialty Finance's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $249.8 million, growth of −8.6%; for 2027 it is $235.9 million.
When does Bain Capital Specialty Finance report earnings?
Bain Capital Specialty Finance is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 9, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.44.
Does Bain Capital Specialty Finance usually beat earnings estimates?
Bain Capital Specialty Finance reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.