Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (OCSL) Stock Forecast
OCSL analyst forecast
as of October 17, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.00 / 5 from 6 analysts
- Price target
- $12.50 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +8.0% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 17, 2026 EPS estimate $0.34
- 52-week range
- $10.78 – $14.20
OCSL analyst ratings
6 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
OCSL price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
OCSL earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.34 | $0.32 | $0.35 | $0.41 | −17.9% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $1.50 | $1.48 | $1.53 | $1.76 | −14.8% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $1.36 | $1.33 | $1.39 | $1.50 | −9.2% | 6 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
OCSL revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $70.9M | $68.5M | $74.6M | −5.6% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $284.4M | $282.3M | $286.6M | −10.2% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $284.9M | $274.6M | $291.9M | +0.2% | 5 |
OCSL EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
OCSL revenue: reported and forecast
OCSL EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.34 | −4.2% | 1 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $1.50 | $1.50 | $1.50 | $1.50 | $1.50 | +0.2% | 2 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $1.41 | $1.41 | $1.37 | $1.37 | $1.36 | −3.6% | 2 up · 2 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.
OCSL earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; OCSL beat in 5 of 12.
What analysts expect from OCSL
6 analysts cover Oaktree Specialty Lending; their consensus rating is hold (3.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $12.50, 8.0% above the latest close of $11.57. Analysts expect earnings of $1.50 per share for FY2026, −14.8% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $1.36 per share on revenue of $284.9 million. Oaktree Specialty Lending beat the EPS estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.
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OCSL forecast FAQ
What is Oaktree Specialty Lending's price target?
The average analyst price target for Oaktree Specialty Lending is $12.50, 8.0% above the latest close of $11.57.
Is Oaktree Specialty Lending a buy, hold or sell?
Of 6 analysts covering Oaktree Specialty Lending, 0 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 6 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Oaktree Specialty Lending's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.50 per share for FY2026 (range $1.48 to $1.53); for FY2027 the estimate is $1.36.
What is Oaktree Specialty Lending's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $284.4 million, growth of −10.2%; for FY2027 it is $284.9 million.
When does Oaktree Specialty Lending report earnings?
Oaktree Specialty Lending is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 17, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.34.
Does Oaktree Specialty Lending usually beat earnings estimates?
Oaktree Specialty Lending reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.