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Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Adjusted NII per share rose to $0.30: Adjusted NII per share was $0.30, up from $0.29 in the prior quarter. GAAP NII per share was $0.30, down from $0.37, with the prior quarter including a $0.08 capital gains incentive fee reversal. Source
  • Portfolio grew to $14.7 billion: The portfolio held 205 companies across 39 industries, with fair value of $14.7 billion and an average investment of $71.6 million. At March 31 it held 203 companies and $14.1 billion. Source
  • Non-accruals rose to 0.6% at cost: Investments on non-accrual were 0.6% of the portfolio at cost, up from 0.3%, and 0.1% at fair value, unchanged. Source
  • Portfolio yield edged up to 9.6%: Weighted average total yield on accruing debt and income-producing securities at fair value was 9.6%, up from 9.5%. At cost it was 9.3%, up from 9.2%. Source
  • New commitments were $852 million: New investment commitments were $852 million across 6 new and 7 existing portfolio companies, against $1.7 billion in the prior quarter and $1.47 billion a year earlier. Source
  • Interest expense rose on higher borrowings: Interest expense was $108.8 million, against $87.3 million a year earlier, with average daily borrowings higher. Six-month interest expense was $212.6 million. Source
  • Net debt-to-equity rose to 0.93x: Net debt-to-equity was 0.93x, up from 0.85x at March 31, 2026 and 0.58x a year earlier. Total debt outstanding, net of issuance costs, was $7.16 billion. Source
  • Repurchased $55 million of common stock: The company repurchased $55 million of common stock in the quarter and said the repurchase was accretive to NAV per share. Shares outstanding were 457.6 million, down from 464.0 million at December 31, 2025. Source

“Despite a challenging market backdrop, OTF enhanced the flexibility and diversification of its capital structure through an unsecured bond issuance, new secured financing, and the extension of its revolving credit facility.”

Craig W. Packer, Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Base dividend Sourcethird quarter 2026 (record date September 30, 2026; payable on or before October 15, 2026)$0.35 per shareKept
Special dividends Sourceseries of five payments, final payment October 6, 2026five special dividends of $0.05 per share

What changed from last quarter

  • New: The company amended and extended its revolving credit facility, and all banking partners renewed their commitments. Source
  • New: The company issued $500 million of unsecured debt and added $150 million through a secured financing. Source
  • Ended: All remaining pre-listing share lock-ups expired on June 12, 2026, so 100% of the float became available for trading. Source

Results and net investment income

  • Adjusted NII per share rose to $0.30: Adjusted NII per share was $0.30, up from $0.29 in the prior quarter. GAAP NII per share was $0.30, down from $0.37, with the prior quarter including a $0.08 capital gains incentive fee reversal. Source
  • Net increase from operations was $154 million: Net increase in net assets from operations was $154.2 million, or $0.33 per share, against a decrease of $219.9 million in the prior quarter. Net realized and unrealized gains were $15.6 million. Source
  • Investment income rose modestly: Total investment income rose to $338.0 million from $325.9 million, driven by net portfolio growth and higher dividend income tied to a repayment. Other income was relatively consistent. Source

Portfolio size, mix and credit

  • Portfolio grew to $14.7 billion: The portfolio held 205 companies across 39 industries, with fair value of $14.7 billion and an average investment of $71.6 million. At March 31 it held 203 companies and $14.1 billion. Source
  • First-lien share edged higher: First-lien senior secured debt was 77.8% of the portfolio at fair value, up from 77.7%. Preferred equity fell to 6.5% from 7.0%, and common equity rose to 5.1% from 4.4%. Source
  • Non-accruals rose to 0.6% at cost: Investments on non-accrual were 0.6% of the portfolio at cost, up from 0.3%, and 0.1% at fair value, unchanged. Source
  • Floating-rate share of debt rose: Floating-rate debt investments were 96.7% of debt investments, up from 96.1%. Senior secured debt was 81.4% of debt investments, against 81.5%. Source

“With leverage at the low end of our target range and more than $2 billion of available liquidity, OTF is well-positioned to deploy capital selectively across software and other technology-related areas where we have deep expertise and differentiated capabilities”

Erik Bissonnette, President

Yields and new-deal pricing

  • Portfolio yield edged up to 9.6%: Weighted average total yield on accruing debt and income-producing securities at fair value was 9.6%, up from 9.5%. At cost it was 9.3%, up from 9.2%. Source
  • New commitments priced at 9.0%: The weighted average interest rate on new commitments was 9.0%, against 9.8% a year earlier. Spread over base rate on new floating-rate debt was 5.3%, against 5.5%. Source
  • Base rate lower than a year earlier: 3-month SOFR was 3.73% at June 30, 2026, against 4.29% a year earlier. Floating-rate commitments are assumed at the greater of any floor or 3-month SOFR. Source

Investment activity and commitments

  • New commitments were $852 million: New investment commitments were $852 million across 6 new and 7 existing portfolio companies, against $1.7 billion in the prior quarter and $1.47 billion a year earlier. Source
  • Sales and repayments were $222 million: Sales and repayments totaled $222 million, against $1.1 billion in the prior quarter. First-lien sales and repayments, including scheduled paydowns, were $164.4 million of the total. Source
  • Net revolver drawdowns of $148.5 million: Net drawdowns on revolvers and delayed draw term loans were $148.5 million, against $84.2 million a year earlier. Total principal funded was $551.3 million. Source

Operating expenses and interest costs

  • Operating expenses rose to $199 million: Total operating expenses were $199 million, against $153 million in the prior quarter and $159 million a year earlier. Source
  • Interest expense rose on higher borrowings: Interest expense was $108.8 million, against $87.3 million a year earlier, with average daily borrowings higher. Six-month interest expense was $212.6 million. Source
  • Management fees rose to $53.9 million: Management fees, net, were $53.9 million, against $32.5 million a year earlier. Note 3 describes a management fee waiver. Source

Debt, liquidity and leverage

  • Net debt-to-equity rose to 0.93x: Net debt-to-equity was 0.93x, up from 0.85x at March 31, 2026 and 0.58x a year earlier. Total debt outstanding, net of issuance costs, was $7.16 billion. Source
  • Cash and undrawn capacity at quarter end: At June 30, 2026, cash was $214 million, total debt principal was $7.3 billion including $2.6 billion of unsecured notes, and undrawn credit facility capacity was $1.8 billion. Source
  • Borrowings 63.8% secured: Borrowings were 63.8% secured and 36.2% unsecured on an outstanding basis. The company said it was in compliance with all financial covenants at June 30, 2026. Source

Net asset value and shareholder returns

  • NAV per share held at $16.48: NAV per share was $16.48, against $16.49 at March 31, 2026, $17.33 at December 31, 2025 and $17.17 a year earlier. Net assets were $7.54 billion. Source
  • Repurchased $55 million of common stock: The company repurchased $55 million of common stock in the quarter and said the repurchase was accretive to NAV per share. Shares outstanding were 457.6 million, down from 464.0 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Q2 dividends totaled $0.40 per share: Dividends declared in the quarter totaled $0.40 per share: a $0.35 base dividend and a $0.05 special dividend tied to the listing. Annualized yield was 9.7%. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Management said investment income will vary with the pace of originations and repayments, spreads on new deployments, and base rate movements. Source
  • Financial: Undrawn debt may not reflect the amount currently available, because borrowing base restrictions apply. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: The company announced second-quarter results on August 5, 2026, the date set in its July 1 schedule notice.

Other quarters

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