Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending Corp. (NCDL) Stock Forecast
NCDL analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.80 / 5 from 5 analysts
- Price target
- $13.70 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +29.0% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 3, 2026 EPS estimate $0.37
- 52-week range
- $10.58 – $14.89
NCDL analyst ratings
5 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
NCDL price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
NCDL earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.39 | $0.37 | $0.41 | $0.43 | −10.4% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.58 | $1.55 | $1.64 | $1.86 | −14.9% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.54 | $1.36 | $1.74 | $1.58 | −3.0% | 5 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
NCDL revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $44.0M | $43.6M | $44.4M | −13.9% | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $179.0M | $178.6M | $179.4M | −13.9% | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $176.3M | $165.0M | $188.3M | −1.5% | 3 |
NCDL EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
NCDL revenue: reported and forecast
NCDL 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) | $0.39 | $0.39 | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.39 | −0.7% | 1 up · 3 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.57 | $1.58 | $1.58 | $1.58 | $1.58 | +1.0% | 2 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.51 | $1.53 | $1.54 | $1.54 | $1.54 | +1.6% | 3 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.
NCDL earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 11 quarters; NCDL beat in 5 of 11.
What analysts expect from NCDL
5 analysts cover Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending; their consensus rating is buy (3.80 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $13.70, 29.0% above the latest close of $10.62. Analysts expect earnings of $1.58 per share for 2026, −14.9% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $1.54 per share on revenue of $176.3 million. Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending beat the EPS estimate in 5 of the last 11 quarters.
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NCDL forecast FAQ
What is Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending's price target?
The average analyst price target for Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending is $13.70, 29.0% above the latest close of $10.62.
Is Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending a buy, hold or sell?
Of 5 analysts covering Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending, 3 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 1 a hold, 0 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.58 per share for 2026 (range $1.55 to $1.64); for 2027 the estimate is $1.54.
What is Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $179.0 million, growth of −13.9%; for 2027 it is $176.3 million.
When does Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending report earnings?
Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 3, 2026; the EPS estimate is $0.37.
Does Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending usually beat earnings estimates?
Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 5 of the last 11 quarters.