Blackstone Secured Lending Fund Reports Increased Portfolio Losses, Authorizes $250M Share Buyback

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Blackstone Secured Lending Fund's 2025 annual report shows increased net investment income but also a significant rise in portfolio losses and non-accrual assets. The Board authorized a new $250 million share repurchase plan to buy back shares below NAV, signaling confidence.

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• Increased Net Investment Income

  Net investment income after tax increased by 4.5% to $739.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $707.6 million in the prior year.

• Significant Portfolio Losses

  The company reported a net change in unrealized depreciation of $153.7 million in 2025, a substantial increase from $13.5 million in 2024. Net realized losses also increased significantly to $22.8 million in 2025 from a negligible amount in 2024.

• NAV Per Share Decline

  Net Asset Value (NAV) per share decreased to $26.92 as of December 31, 2025, from $27.39 at the end of 2024.

• New $250M Share Repurchase Plan

  The Board authorized a new share repurchase plan in February 2026, allowing the company to repurchase up to $250 million of its outstanding Common Shares in the open market at prices below NAV per share for a one-year term. This replaces a plan that expired in February 2024.

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Blackstone Secured Lending Fund's annual report reveals a mixed financial picture for 2025. While net investment income saw a modest increase, the company experienced a significant rise in both unrealized and realized losses on its investment portfolio, leading to a decline in Net Asset Value (NAV) per share. Additionally, assets on non-accrual status doubled, indicating potential credit quality deterioration. In a positive counter-signal, the Board authorized a new $250 million share repurchase plan, replacing an expired one, specifically targeting repurchases when shares trade below NAV. This move, representing approximately 4.5% of the current market capitalization, signals management's confidence and intent to support shareholder value amidst portfolio challenges and the stock trading near its 52-week low.