TriplePoint Venture Growth's (NYSE:TPVG) shares saw a significant breakout to the upside after the BDC reported its results for the third fiscal quarter. The BDC slightly missed net investment income expectations, but had otherwise quite a strong
TriplePoint Venture Growth: Inflection Point (Rating Upgrade)
Summary
- TriplePoint Venture Growth saw a significant breakout after Q3 results, driven by a major decline in its non-accrual percentage, improving portfolio quality.
- The BDC's net investment income of $0.35 per-share implied a dividend coverage ratio of 1.17X for its $0.30 dividend. Compared to Q2'24, the coverage situation drastically improved.
- Improved loan performance and reduced non-accruals have flipped TPVG's risk profile, justifying an upgrade to a buy rating.
- Despite past volatility, TPVG's credit issues seem resolved, presenting a revaluation opportunity if net asset value stabilizes and balance sheet quality improves further.
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