Zacks has added five stocks to its Strong Buy list based on positive earnings estimate revisions over the last 60 days. The stocks include Lumentum Holdings (optical/photonic products), Werewolf Therapeutics (cancer biopharmaceutical), Perion Network (digital advertising), Goldman Sachs BDC (business development), and Griffon Corporation (diversified management).

Zacks highlights three stocks with Rank #1 (Strong Buy) ratings and strong value characteristics: Perion Network Ltd. (PERI) with a P/E of 7.42 and 14.7% earnings estimate increase; Griffon Corporation (GFF) with a P/E of 14.91 and 5.5% earnings estimate increase; and Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. (GSBD) with a P/E of 6.85 and 12.2% earnings estimate increase.

Zacks highlights two Rank #1 stocks with strong income potential: Goldman Sachs BDC (GSBD) with a 14.5% dividend yield and 12.2% earnings estimate increase, and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) with a 4.3% dividend yield and 4.9% earnings estimate increase.

Zacks has added five stocks to its Strong Buy list today: Sandisk Corporation, Calumet Inc., Chevron Corporation, H&R Block Inc., and Goldman Sachs BDC Inc. All five companies have seen their consensus earnings estimates increase over the last 60 days, ranging from 8.1% to 15.3%.

Zacks highlights three Rank #1 stocks with strong income characteristics: Goldman Sachs BDC with a 14.1% dividend yield and 12.2% earnings estimate increase; H&R Block with a 4.4% dividend yield and 8.1% earnings estimate increase; and Canadian Natural Resources with a 3.7% dividend yield and 6% earnings estimate increase.

The SBIC & Commercial Finance industry is positioned to benefit from higher interest rates and wider investment spreads, with resilient economic growth supporting demand for customized financing. However, rising concerns around private credit, increased non-accruals, and credit losses pressure asset quality. Three stocks highlighted are Goldman Sachs BDC (Zacks Rank #1), Gladstone Investment (Zacks Rank #1), and Runway Growth Finance (Zacks Rank #2), all expected to benefit from elevated rates given their floating-rate portfolios.

The SBIC & Commercial Finance industry is positioned to benefit from higher interest rates, which boost investment income on floating-rate portfolios, and regulatory changes enhancing funding flexibility. However, rising concerns about private credit, increased non-accruals, and credit losses pose risks to asset quality. Three stocks are highlighted as well-positioned: Goldman Sachs BDC, Gladstone Investment Corporation, and Runway Growth Finance Corp.

Zacks highlights three stocks with Strong Buy ratings and attractive dividend yields: Goldman Sachs BDC (13.5% yield), Gray Media Inc. (7.1% yield), and Industrial Logistics Properties Trust (5.6% yield). All three have seen positive earnings estimate revisions over the last 60 days.

Business development companies (BDCs) like Ares Capital, Main Street Capital, and Prospect Capital offer dividend yields exceeding 10% by lending to mid-sized companies at above-market interest rates. While these high yields are legitimate, they come with significant risks including borrower defaults, reduced lending demand during economic downturns, and minimal capital appreciation. BDCs are best suited as income investments within a diversified portfolio rather than core holdings for capital preservation.

Private Management Group initiated a new $46 million position in Goldman Sachs BDC (GSBD) by purchasing over 5 million shares in Q1 2026. Despite BDCs facing industry headwinds from lower rates and credit concerns, the investor appears to believe the selloff has been overdone relative to GSBD's 11% dividend yield. However, the sector faces persistent challenges including elevated non-accruals and deteriorating asset quality.

Business Development Companies (BDCs) are offering yields up to 15.6% and trading at significant discounts to net asset value, but investors should be cautious. The sector faces headwinds from private credit concerns, software industry disruption via AI, and portfolio quality issues. The article examines four BDCs to determine if their high yields justify the risks.

A contrarian investment analysis identifying five high-yield dividend stocks (6.5%-15.6%) that are being avoided by Wall Street analysts. The article argues that analyst consensus is overly bullish on S&P 500 stocks, creating opportunities in overlooked, undervalued names. The five stocks discussed face significant headwinds but offer potential value for contrarian investors willing to wait for turnarounds.