Goldman Sachs BDC Declares Q2 Dividend of $0.32/Share Amidst Q1 Earnings Decline

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Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. declared a second-quarter base dividend of $0.32 per share, following a first quarter that saw a decline in net investment income and net asset value.

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• Q2 2026 Base Dividend Declared

  The Board of Directors declared a second quarter 2026 base dividend of $0.32 per share, payable on or about July 28, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 30, 2026.

• Q1 2026 Financial Results Reported

  For the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company reported net investment income and adjusted net investment income of $0.22 per share, with an earnings per share of $(0.12).

• NAV Decline and Increased Non-Accrual Investments

  Net asset value (NAV) per share decreased 3.7% to $12.17 from $12.64. Non-accrual investments increased, now amounting to 3.2% and 4.7% of the total investment portfolio at fair value and amortized cost, respectively.

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This 8-K primarily announces the declaration of a $0.32 per share base dividend for Q2 2026, a key event for income-focused investors in a Business Development Company (BDC). While the underlying Q1 2026 financial results, including a decline in net investment income and net asset value, and an increase in non-accrual investments, were largely disclosed in yesterday's 10-Q filing, the specific dividend declaration is new and important. Maintaining the dividend despite challenging Q1 performance signals the company's commitment to shareholder returns, though investors should monitor future earnings and portfolio quality.