Oxford Square Capital Corp.
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About the company
Oxford Square Capital Corp. functions as a business development company (BDC) and a non-diversified, closed-end investment management entity, specializing in private equity and mezzanine financing. The firm's investment scope includes both publicly traded and private companies.
- CEO
- Jonathan H. Cohen
- IPO
- 2003
- HQ
- Greenwich, CT, US
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- Market Cap
- $133.95M
- P/E
- -2.86
- Fwd P/E
- 6.71
- PEG
- 0.02
- P/S
- -5.39
- P/B
- 0.94
- EV/EBITDA
- -7.45
- Div Yield
- 33.07%
- Gross Margin
- 136.68%
- Op Margin
- 135.83%
- Net Margin
- 147.08%
- ROE
- -25.97%
- ROIC
- -11.61%
Latest fiscal year · YoY change
- Revenue
- $-5,003,721-128.1%
- Gross Profit
- $-14,247,955-243.0%
- Op Income
- $-18,731,067
- Net Income
- $-18,731,067-418.6%
- EPS
- $-0.25-370.0%
- OCF Growth
- -28.7%
- FCF Growth
- -28.7%
- 52W High
- $2.05
- 52W Low
- $1.05
- 50D MA
- $1.37
- 200D MA
- $1.60
- Beta
- 0.37
- RSI (14)
- 39
- Avg Volume
- 1.52M
Earnings call summaries
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Oxford Square reported higher quarter-over-quarter NII and investment income, modestly improved NAV pressure, and continued deploying capital into CLO equity while remaining below dividend coverage.· July 31, 2026
- Net investment income rose to approximately $5.1 million, or $0.05 per share, from approximately $4.1 million last quarter.
- Net asset value per share declined to $1.29 from $1.32, while the company paid $0.105 per share in common distributions during the quarter.
- Total investment income increased to approximately $9.4 million from approximately $8.9 million, and realized/unrealized losses narrowed sharply to approximately $1.1 million from approximately $29.7 million.
- All $19.9 million of quarterly purchases were CLO equity, with management saying the activity was concentrated in secondary-market opportunities.
- The board declared monthly distributions of $0.035 per share for October, November, and December 2026.
For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, Oxford Square reported net investment income of approximately $5.1 million, or $0.05 per share, versus approximately $4.1 million in the prior quarter. Total investment income was approximately $9.4 million compared with approximately $8.9 million in the prior quarter. Combined net unrealized and realized losses were approximately $1.1 million, or $0.01 per share, versus approximately $29.7 million, or $0.34 per share, in the prior quarter. Net asset value per share was $1.29 versus $1.32 sequentially. During the quarter, the company distributed $0.105 per share, made approximately $19.9 million of purchases and approximately $500,000 of repayments, and issued approximately 11.3 million shares via an at-the-market offering for net proceeds of approximately $17.8 million. Management did not provide next-quarter or full-year financial guidance; instead, it said it is broadly optimistic about recently deployed capital and will continue updating investors.
Jonathan Cohen framed the quarter as one in which the company continued to deploy capital into what it sees as an attractive area, specifically CLO equity tranches, largely purchased in the secondary market. He said the firm is optimistic about the capital being deployed, but he did not offer forward earnings projections or a timeline for regaining full dividend coverage. His tone was constructive but measured, emphasizing ongoing portfolio deployment rather than specific forecasts.
Bruce Rubin handled the standard disclosure and forward-looking statement language, but the call did not include a detailed CFO financial review beyond the reported quarterly figures. The key financial metrics presented were approximately $5.1 million of net investment income, approximately $9.4 million of total investment income, and approximately $1.1 million of combined net unrealized and realized losses. He also noted the quarter’s at-the-market issuance of approximately 11.3 million shares for net proceeds of approximately $17.8 million, which adds capital for portfolio deployment.
Analyst Erik Zwick asked about the $19.9 million of purchases, and management said they were all CLO equity, with cash-on-cash returns in the low 20s and forward effective yield also in that range. He also asked about the unrealized gains, and Jonathan Cohen said they were principally a rebound from the depressed levels seen in the prior quarter. On a nonaccrual-related question, Kevin Yonon said the affected position went through a restructuring, with a new manageable capital structure and a new first lien term loan now on accrual. When asked how NII could be lifted to cover the dividend, management declined to make forward projections but said it was broadly optimistic about the capital being deployed.
The quarter showed improved earnings power versus the prior quarter, with NII up to approximately $5.1 million and investment income up to approximately $9.4 million. Management also appears confident in CLO equity purchases, saying the secondary-market opportunities offer a compelling cash-on-cash return and that recent capital deployment should help over time.
NII per share at $0.05 remained below the $0.105 per-share distribution, so dividend coverage is still not there. NAV per share declined from $1.32 to $1.29, and management refused to give a timetable for restoring full coverage, which leaves uncertainty around earnings power. Although losses improved sharply versus last quarter, the company still reported combined net unrealized and realized losses and one portfolio credit still required restructuring.
AI summary of the company's earnings call · Paraphrased · Not investment advice
- Free Float
- 92.7%
- Shares Outstanding
- 105.06M
- Float Shares
- 97.39M
of shares held by institutions
49 13F filers
Buy/sell ratio 0.00. Sells can include pre-scheduled 10b5-1 plan sales, not just discretionary selling.
Top institutional holders
Largest 13F positions, with quarter-over-quarter change.
| Holder | Shares | Δ Quarter |
|---|---|---|
| Legal & General Group PLC | 725.17K | ▲ 137.82K |
| Two Sigma Advisers, LP | 319.91K | ▼ 414.70K |
| Ubs Group AG | 302.53K | ▲ 189.77K |
| Blackrock, Inc. | 290.04K | ▼ 7.39K |
| Virtus Investment Advisers, Inc. | 239.32K | ▲ 25.83K |
| Hrt Financial LP | 225.34K | ▲ 145.12K |
| Moloney Securities Asset Management, LLC | 163.42K | ▲ 7.67K |
| Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. | 126.00K | ▲ 126.00K |
| Brian Low Financial Group, LLC | 126.00K | ▲ 126.00K |
| Silverberg Bernstein Capital Management LLC | 106.71K | 0 |
| Great West Life Assurance Co /Can/ | 99.10K | 0 |
| Morgan Stanley | 91.34K | ▲ 26.56K |
Held by 9 ETFs
Biggest fund positions in OXSQ by dollar value.
Recent insider transactions
Who's buying, who's selling, and how much.
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 26 | NOVAK STEVEN P | sell | 5,000 |
| May 20, 26 | ROSENTHAL SAUL B | buy | 144,703 |
| May 20, 26 | COHEN JONATHAN H | buy | 144,704 |
| Jun 14, 23 | ROYCE CHARLES M | other | 497,208 |
| Jun 14, 23 | ROYCE CHARLES M | other | 98,071 |
| Jun 14, 23 | ROYCE CHARLES M | other | 98,071 |
| Jun 14, 23 | NOVAK STEVEN P | other | 2,591 |
| Jun 14, 23 | NOVAK STEVEN P | other | 5,803 |
| Jun 14, 23 | Rubin Bruce L. | other | 2,737 |
| Jun 14, 23 | Rubin Bruce L. | other | 2,737 |
A “Sell” may be a pre-scheduled 10b5-1 plan sale rather than a discretionary decision — read insider selling with that in mind.
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