The chart below shows how FSCO performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, FSCO sees a -0.67% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.05% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.64%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Quarterly Net Return: The Fund delivered a net return of 3.35% based on NAV during the third quarter of 2024.
Fund Performance Overview: Year-to-date, as of September 30th, 2024, the Fund generated a net return of 12.31% based on NAV, outperforming high yield bonds by approximately 430 basis points and loans by 580 basis points.
Quarterly Distribution Overview: The Fund paid distributions of $0.18 per share in the third quarter, with an annualized distribution yield of 10.3% based on NAV and 11.1% based on the stock price as of November 22, 2024.
Shareholder Total Return: FSC's shareholders earned a total return of 2.6% in the third quarter of 2024 and 27.4% year-to-date as of November 22, 2024.
Discount Narrowing Trend: The Fund's common shares traded at a discount to its net asset value, which narrowed significantly in 2023 and continued in 2024, reflecting the Fund's strong performance.
Negative
Net Return Performance: The Fund delivered a net return of 3.35% based on NAV, which is lower than expected performance metrics.
Concentration of Performance: The top ten contributors accounted for 49% of the total realized and unrealized appreciation during the quarter, indicating a lack of diversification in performance.
Fund Performance Analysis: Year-to-date, as of September 30th, 2024, the Fund generated a net return of 12.31%, underperforming high yield bonds by approximately 430 basis points and loans by 580 basis points.
Distribution Yield Decline: The Fund's annualized distribution yield was 10.3% based on NAV and 11.1% based on the stock price, reflecting a decline in investor confidence and market conditions.
Discount Narrowing Indicators: The discount at which the Fund's common shares traded relative to its net asset value narrowed significantly in 2023, indicating potential liquidity issues.
FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (FSCO) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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