Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Changes for Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL)

by · The Cerbat Gem

Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ: OCSL) has recently received a number of price target changes and ratings updates:

  • 12/29/2025 – Oaktree Specialty Lending had its “sell (d+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
  • 12/22/2025 – Oaktree Specialty Lending was downgraded by analysts at Weiss Ratings from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating.
  • 12/15/2025 – Oaktree Specialty Lending had its “hold (c-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
  • 12/15/2025 – Oaktree Specialty Lending was upgraded by analysts at Lucid Cap Mkts to a “hold” rating.
  • 12/8/2025 – Oaktree Specialty Lending was upgraded by analysts at Weiss Ratings from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating.
  • 12/1/2025 – Oaktree Specialty Lending had its “sell (d+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
  • 11/25/2025 – Oaktree Specialty Lending had its “sell (d+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
  • 11/19/2025 – Oaktree Specialty Lending had its “sell (d+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
  • 11/13/2025 – Oaktree Specialty Lending had its “sell (d+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
  • 11/7/2025 – Oaktree Specialty Lending was downgraded by analysts at Weiss Ratings from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating.

Oaktree Specialty Lending Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 31st. Investors of record on Monday, December 15th were issued a $0.40 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 15th. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 12.4%. Oaktree Specialty Lending’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 410.26%.

Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (NASDAQ: OCSL) is a closed-end, externally managed specialty finance company structured as a business development company (BDC). Launched in 2014, Oaktree Specialty Lending provides customized debt solutions to U.S. middle-market companies, with a focus on senior secured loans, second-lien financings, mezzanine debt and select equity co-investments. The company’s investment strategy centers on floating-rate instruments designed to offer downside protection and income potential in varying interest rate environments.

The firm’s portfolio spans a diverse array of industries, including healthcare, technology, energy, business services and consumer products.

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