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Blackstone Secured Lending Fund(BXSL)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
WEAK BUY
BUY for 77 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+1.73% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$23.5
10/19/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BXSL

10/19/2026: BXSL (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (BXSL) is a business development company that focuses on providing senior secured, floating-rate loans to large U.S. companies. Its primary strength lies in its affiliation with Blackstone, which grants it access to superior deal flow and credit management resources. The fund offers an attractive opportunity for income-focused investors looking for exposure to private credit markets. Key risks include intense competition, interest rate sensitivity, and the potential impact of economic downturns on borrower credit quality. Overall, BXSL is best suited for income-seeking investors, and stakeholders should monitor interest rate trends and the fund's ongoing portfolio credit performance.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company provides steady income rather than aggressive capital appreciation.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock tends to be more income-focused and less prone to rapid price momentum spikes.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock is often traded relative to its NAV, which can offer value entry points for income-seeking investors.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company is specifically designed to generate and distribute high levels of income to shareholders.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile secured lending is generally lower risk than equity, the BDC structure involves leverage and sensitivity to credit cycles.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumWhile generally stable, the stock can be impacted by changes in interest rate sentiment and general credit market fluctuations.
Valuation riskMediumTrading at a significant premium to NAV may increase the risk of price correction for new investors.
Competition risk (private credit competition)Medium / highIntense competition for high-quality deals can pressure yields and lead to weaker loan documentation standards.
Business qualityStrongThe backing of Blackstone provides a institutional-quality credit platform with superior sourcing capabilities.
Dividend incomeStrongThe company has a consistent track record of generating NII to cover distributions.
Execution riskLowThe experienced management team has demonstrated an effective strategy in originating and monitoring private debt.

Price Behavior

Steady Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Steady Uptrend

The stock demonstrates consistent and steady upward price momentum.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 19.05%
Avg. Invested days 64
Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
BXSL receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
BXSL has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid revenue growth (+20.9%) and strong profitability (net margin 44.5%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-18.8%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -36.2%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
BXSL's financial health is supported by strong profitability, including gross margin of 78.6% and operating margin of 75.8%. Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is BXSL's strongest growth driver at +81.8% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+20.9%, solid) is also solid, while earnings growth (-18.8%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 45.1% (solid) and 0.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (soft). Insider ownership of 8.64% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 2.73%
Bank of America Corp 2.42%
UBS Group AG 2.20%
Van Eck Associates Corporation 1.79%
STRS OHIO 1.72%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
BXSL generates approximately $786 of gross profit, $758 of operating income, and $-362 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Weak margins and weak cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.51%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
BXSL has a relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 5.56B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 18.79
1Y Target Price 24.66
Price to earnings Ratio 18.79
1Y Target Price 24.66
Volume (30-day avg) 1.5M shares
Beta 0.44
52 Weeks Range 21.09 - 25.23
Updated Date 10/18/2026
52 Weeks Range 21.09 - 25.23
Updated Date 10/18/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 12.73%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.27

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Private Credit LendingInterest income from first-lien senior secured loans made to middle-market and large private companies.The company earns money primarily by lending money to companies and collecting interest payments on those loans.
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Valuation

Trailing PE 18.79
Forward PE 9.96
Enterprise Value 12.91B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.08
Enterprise Value 12.91B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.08
Enterprise Value to Revenue 38.87
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 232.97M
Shares Floating -
Shares Outstanding 232.97M
Shares Floating -
Percent Insiders 8.64
Percent Institutions 45.08

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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