Barings BDC Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

BBDC Stock  USD 10.11  0.07  0.69%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on Barings BDC is Buy, with 3 strong buy opinions. The current projected Barings BDC target price consensus is 9.79 with 7 analyst opinions. The most common way Barings BDC analysts use to provide recommendation to the public is financial statements analysis. Many experts also interview Barings BDC executives and customers to further validate their buy or sell advice. Note, the total number of analysts currently providing their opinion is not significant to determine adequate consensus on Barings BDC. We strongly encourage you to use your own analysis of Barings BDC to validate this buy or sell advice. Barings BDC buy-or-sell recommendation module provides average expert sentiment on the projected Barings BDC target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on its projected price volatility. Check out Macroaxis Advice on Barings BDC to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
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Lowest Forecast
8.91
Highest Forecast
10.87
Target Price
9.79
At present, Barings BDC's Gross Profit Margin is projected to decrease significantly based on the last few years of reporting. At present, Barings BDC's Net Debt is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Other Assets is expected to grow to about 23.3 M, whereas Cash is forecasted to decline to about 67.6 M.
  
It's important to approach Barings BDC's target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

Barings BDC Target Price Consensus

We track the performance of the top 100 financial experts across various large and mid-size financial boutiques. Barings target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Barings BDC's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   7  Buy
Most Barings analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand Barings stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of Barings BDC, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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Barings BDC Target Price Projection

Barings BDC's current and average target prices are 10.11 and 9.79, respectively. The current price of Barings BDC is the price at which Barings BDC is currently trading. On the other hand, Barings BDC's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

Barings BDC Market Quote on 5th of June 2024

Low Price10.07Odds
High Price10.2Odds

10.11

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Barings BDC Target Price

Low Estimate8.91Odds
High Estimate10.87Odds

9.79

Historical Lowest Forecast  8.91 Target Price  9.79 Highest Forecast  10.87
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on Barings BDC and the information provided on this page.

Barings BDC Analyst Ratings

Barings BDC's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about Barings BDC stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of Barings BDC's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. Barings BDC's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize Barings BDC price targets

Barings BDC's stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using Barings BDC's target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at Barings BDC's target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if Barings BDC's stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional Barings BDC Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of Barings BDC is a key component of Barings BDC valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a Barings BDC.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of Barings BDC's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
9.0110.1111.21
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
9.7610.8611.96
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Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
8.9010.0011.10
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Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
0.280.300.32
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Additional Information and Resources on Investing in Barings Stock

When determining whether Barings BDC offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Barings BDC's financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Barings Bdc Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Barings Bdc Stock:
Check out Macroaxis Advice on Barings BDC to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
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The data published in Barings BDC's official financial statements typically reflect Barings BDC's business processes, product offerings, services, and other fundamental events. However, there are additional fundamental indicators that are easier to understand and visualize along the underlying realities that are driving Barings BDC's quantitative information. For example, before you start analyzing numbers published by Barings accountants, it’s essential to understand Barings BDC's liquidity, profitability, and earnings quality within the context of the Capital Markets space in which it operates.
Please note, the presentation of Barings BDC's financial position, as portrayed in its financial statements, is often influenced by management's estimates, judgments, and sometimes even manipulations. In the best case, Barings BDC's management is honest, while the outside auditors are strict and uncompromising. Please utilize our Beneish M Score to check the likelihood of Barings BDC's management manipulating its earnings.