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SIXTH STREET SPECIALTY LENDI

Sixth Street Specialty

TPG Specialty Lending

Sixth Street Specialty Lending Inc is a specialty finance company focused on providing flexible, fully committed financing solutions to middle market companies located in the United States of America. It partners with companies across a variety of industries and excel at providing creative solutions to companies with complex business models that may have limited access to capital. The company seeks to generate current income in U.S.-domiciled middle-market companies through direct originations of senior secured loans and, to a lesser extent, originations of mezzanine and unsecured loans and investments in corporate bonds and equity securities.

Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. Common Stock

Sixth Street Specialty Lending Inc

Wells Fargo analyst Finian O'Shea maintains Sixth Street Specialty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLX#NYSE">TSLX</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $22 to $21.

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Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Sixth Street Specialty, Lowers Price Target to $21

Raymond James analyst Robert Dodd maintains Sixth Street Specialty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLX#NYSE">TSLX</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $24 to $23.

Raymond James Maintains Outperform on Sixth Street Specialty, Lowers Price Target to $23

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Sixth Street Specialty Q1 Adj. EPS $0.58 Beats $0.55 Estimate, Total Investment Income $116.35M Beat $116.34M Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For April 30, 2025

Wells Fargo analyst Finian O'Shea maintains Sixth Street Specialty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLX#NYSE">TSLX</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $23 to $22.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Sixth Street Specialty, Lowers Price Target to $22

Sixth Street Specialty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLX#NYSE">TSLX</a>) underwent analysis by 6 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
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<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">1</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
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Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $23.25, along with a high estimate of $25.00 and a low estimate of $21.50. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 4.12% increase from the previous average price target of $22.33.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745521269_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Sixth Street Specialty is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;-----------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Melissa Wedel &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $21.50&#x7C;$23.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Kenneth Lee &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $25.00&#x7C;$23.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Mark Hughes &#x7C;Truist Securities &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $24.00&#x7C;$23.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Richard Shane &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $23.00&#x7C;$22.50 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Paul Johnson &#x7C;Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods&#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $23.00&#x7C;$21.50 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Finian O'Shea &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $23.00&#x7C;$21.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Sixth Street Specialty. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Sixth Street Specialty compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Sixth Street Specialty's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
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Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Sixth Street Specialty's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into Sixth Street Specialty's Background</h2>
Sixth Street Specialty Lending Inc is a specialty finance company focused on providing flexible, fully committed financing solutions to middle market companies located in the United States of America. It partners with companies across a variety of industries and excel at providing creative solutions to companies with complex business models that may have limited access to capital. The company seeks to generate current income in U.S.-domiciled middle-market companies through direct originations of senior secured loans and, to a lesser extent, originations of mezzanine and unsecured loans and investments in corporate bonds and equity securities.
<h3>Financial Insights: Sixth Street Specialty</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Challenges: Sixth Street Specialty's revenue growth over 3M faced difficulties. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -0.67%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 78.14%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 3.18%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Sixth Street Specialty's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.43%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.18, Sixth Street Specialty faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Demystifying Sixth Street Specialty: Insights From 6 Analyst Reviews

JP Morgan analyst Melissa Wedel maintains Sixth Street Specialty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLX#NYSE">TSLX</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $23 to $21.5.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Sixth Street Specialty, Lowers Price Target to $21.5

In today's unpredictable market, investors seeking high yields need to balance risk and reward carefully. With rising volatility, inflation concerns, and fluctuating interest rates, a well-diversified portfolio is crucial to sustaining durable income.
For income-focused <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44709542/investors-just-poured-3m-into-this-whatsapp-job-app-for-hispanic-immigrants-and-its-already-helping-800-find-work">investors</a>, especially those nearing, or in retirement, capital preservation and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43897884/dividend-investor-making-5-000-per-month-with-632-000-reveals-portfolio-it-takes-time-but-its-doable">dividend</a> sustainability are just as important as yield. A mix of low-volatility assets, tax-efficient strategies, and recession-resistant sectors can help counter market turbulence while delivering consistent cash flow.
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Reddit has witnessed this balance struggle in a post an investor has created. The 50-year-old poster has spent years building a high-yield portfolio in a brokerage account, but now his main goal is reliable monthly income without sacrificing the principal.
The investor is open to various asset classes such as stocks, bonds, real estate investment trusts, closed-end funds, and/or business development companies but wants to avoid yield traps and foreign stocks due to tax complications.
&#8220;I need durable income. [Ford Motor Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/f#NYSE">F</a>)] is a no, it's a yield trap and has been for years. [Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/schd#NYSE">SCHD</a>)] and [Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/schh#NYSE">SCHH</a>)] are great funds, but the yield is too low. I own SCHD in my growth portfolio but continue to sell some every year as I convert to income. Also want to diversify away from options. They are great for income but tend to fluctuate as supply/demand does in down markets,&#8221; he said.
His questions to Reddit investors are what high-yield – over 8% – stocks, ETFs, or funds can sustain payouts long-term, whether there are low-risk business development companies or closed-end funds that won't cut dividends in a downturn, and how can he further diversify beyond his current holdings.
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Redditors have offered a mix of ETF recommendations, individual stock picks, and broader portfolio strategies, so let&#8217;s dive into those.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Investor Seeks 8% or More High-Yield Holdings For Durable Income – Reddit Suggests Assets</h2>
Focus on High-Quality BDCs and CEFs for Steady Income
Several commenters recommended business development companies and closed-end funds as core holdings for high, sustainable yields.
&#8220;Two closed-end funds that I like a lot are [Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/eoi#NYSE">EOI</a>)] and [Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund II (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/eos#NYSE">EOS</a>)]. They have been around since 2005, have mostly favorable tax treatment on their distributions, and have had better total returns than [JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepi#NYSE">JEPI</a>)​] and [JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepq#NASDAQ">JEPQ</a>)​],&#8221; a commenter suggested.
Without adding anything else, this Redditor shared several assets for the investor to research: &#8220;[Ares Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/arcc#NASDAQ">ARCC</a>)], [Blue Owl Capital Corp. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/obdc#NYSE">OBDC</a>)], [Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bxsl#NYSE">BXSL</a>)], [Capital Southwest Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cswc#NASDAQ">CSWC</a>)], [Hercules Capital (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/htgc#NYSE">HTGC</a>)], [Barings BDC (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bbdc#NYSE">BBDC</a>)], [Bain Capital Specialty Finance (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bcsf#NYSE">BCSF</a>)], [Fidus Investment Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fdus#NASDAQ">FDUS</a>)], [Carlyle Secured Lending (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cgbd#NASDAQ">CGBD</a>)], [Sixth Street Specialty Lending (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tslx#NYSE">TSLX</a>)].&#8221;
&#8220;On the same boat (53 years old). Started late but trying to catch up with high-yield stocks. My stocks are: [Ares Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/arcc#NASDAQ">ARCC</a>)], [Main Street Capital Corp. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/main#NYSE">MAIN</a>)​], OBDC, HTGC, [Realty Income Corp. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/o#NYSE">O</a>)], [VICI Properties (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vici#NYSE">VICI</a>)], [Altria Group (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mo#NYSE">MO</a>)], and [British American Tobacco (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bti#NYSE">BTI</a>)]. The last two are the best performers so far,&#8221; a Reddit user wrote.
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Consider Covered-Call ETFs for Tax-Efficient Monthly Income
Given the poster&#8217;s preference for tax-efficient income, several commenters highlighted covered-call ETFs as strong options.
&#8220;[Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/kbwy#NASDAQ">KBWY</a>)], [VanEck Mortgage REIT Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mort#NYSE">MORT</a>)], [NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qqqi#NASDAQ">QQQI</a>)], JEPQ, [Goldman Sachs Nasdaq-100 Core Premium Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gpiq#NYSE">GPIQ</a>)], [NEOS S&amp;P 500 High Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/spyi#NYSE">SPYI</a>)], JEPI, [Goldman Sachs S&amp;P 500 Core Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gpix#NASDAQ">GPIX</a>)], and [NEOS Russell 2000 High Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/iwmi#NASDAQ">IWMI</a>)] are a few. They will probably stay lower during the current volatile cycle, but should do well long term I would think,&#8221; a commenter recommended.
A user mentioned a real estate investment trust option, noting that it pays around 9.5% yield and has a 0.50% expense ratio.
&#8220;Aside from the covered call funds like JEPQ, QQQI, [TappAlpha SPY Growth &amp; Daily Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tspy#NASDAQ">TSPY</a>)], and the like, there&#8217;s a [real estate investment trust] ETF from Hoya Capital called [Hoya Capital High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/riet#NYSE">RIET</a>)] with a 0.50% expense ratio that pays about a 9.5% yield and seems pretty steady.&#8221;
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When asked about Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>), he said, &#8220;Keep looking but do not press the button.&#8221;
As per the recent news, Archer Aviation and Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), on March 13, collaborated to build the AI foundation for the future of advanced aviation technologies.
The Mad Money host said he has always liked STERIS plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STE#NYSE">STE</a>) and recommended buying the stock. &#8220;I think it's just a strong company,&#8221; he added.
Supporting his view, Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Jacob Johnson, on Feb. 6, reiterated Steris with an Overweight rating and maintained a $240 price target.
Cramer said he doesn't know what Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLX#NYSE">TSLX</a>) really owns, so therefore he can't give his opinion on it.
RBC Capital analyst Kenneth Lee, on Feb. 26, maintained Sixth Street Specialty with an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $23 to $25.
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Arista Networks Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>) has been an &#8220;amazing stock for many years,&#8221; Cramer said. He recommended buying the stock.
Supporting his view, UBS analyst David Vogt, on March 5, upgraded Arista Networks from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $112 to $115.
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<li>Illumina shares fell 0.2% to settle at $84.05 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Archer Aviation shares dipped 3.1% to close at $7.25 during the session.</li>
<li>NANO Nuclear Energy shares gained 1.9% to settle at $28.32.</li>
<li>Steris shares fell 0.9% to close at $222.45.</li>
<li>Sixth Street Specialty Lending shares fell 0.9% to close at $21.96 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Lam Research shares fell 1.7% to settle at $75.26.</li>
<li>Arista Networks shares fell 0.1% to close at $80.14 on Thursday.</li>
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Sixth Street Specialty Lending Announced $300M Public Offering Of 5.625% Notes Due 2030

Analysts' ratings for Sixth Street Specialty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLX#NYSE">TSLX</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 4 analysts.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
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<td align="right">1</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
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The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $23.25, a high estimate of $24.00, and a low estimate of $23.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 5.68% increase from the previous average price target of $22.00.
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<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
A clear picture of Sixth Street Specialty's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Mark Hughes</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
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<td>Richard Shane</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
</tr>
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<td>Paul Johnson</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$21.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Finian O'Shea</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Sixth Street Specialty. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Sixth Street Specialty compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Sixth Street Specialty's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Sixth Street Specialty's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLX/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Sixth Street Specialty analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Sixth Street Specialty</h2>
Sixth Street Specialty Lending Inc is a specialty finance company focused on providing flexible, fully committed financing solutions to middle market companies located in the United States of America. It partners with companies across a variety of industries and excel at providing creative solutions to companies with complex business models that may have limited access to capital. The company seeks to generate current income in U.S.-domiciled middle-market companies through direct originations of senior secured loans and, to a lesser extent, originations of mezzanine and unsecured loans and investments in corporate bonds and equity securities.
<h3>Financial Insights: Sixth Street Specialty</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Sixth Street Specialty's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -24.65% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Sixth Street Specialty's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 68.63%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Sixth Street Specialty's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 2.54%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.18%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Sixth Street Specialty's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 1.17. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Analyst Expectations For Sixth Street Specialty's Future

Truist Securities analyst Mark Hughes maintains Sixth Street Specialty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLX#NYSE">TSLX</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $23 to $24.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Sixth Street Specialty, Raises Price Target to $24

JP Morgan analyst Richard Shane maintains Sixth Street Specialty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLX#NYSE">TSLX</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $22.5 to $23.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Sixth Street Specialty, Raises Price Target to $23

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Paul Johnson maintains Sixth Street Specialty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLX#NYSE">TSLX</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $21.5 to $23.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Outperform on Sixth Street Specialty, Raises Price Target to $23

Sixth Street Specialty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLX#NYSE">TSLX</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.61 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.57 by 7.02 percent. This is a 1.61 percent decrease over earnings of $0.62 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $123.70 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $118.56 million by 4.34 percent. This is a 10.67 percent increase over sales of $111.78 million the same period last year.

Sixth Street Specialty Q4 Adj EPS $0.61 Beats $0.57 Estimate, Sales $123.70M Beat $118.56M Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For February 13, 2025

Across the recent three months, 4 analysts have shared their insights on Sixth Street Specialty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLX#NYSE">TSLX</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">1</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $22.12, a high estimate of $23.00, and a low estimate of $21.00. This current average represents a 0.94% decrease from the previous average price target of $22.33. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738173656_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
The perception of Sixth Street Specialty by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Finian O'Shea</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Kenneth Lee</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Johnson</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$21.50</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Mickey Schleien</td>
<td>Ladenburg Thalmann</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Sixth Street Specialty. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Sixth Street Specialty compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Sixth Street Specialty's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Sixth Street Specialty's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLX/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Sixth Street Specialty analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Sixth Street Specialty's Background</h2>
Sixth Street Specialty Lending Inc is a specialty finance company focused on providing flexible, fully committed financing solutions to middle market companies located in the United States of America. It partners with companies across a variety of industries and excel at providing creative solutions to companies with complex business models that may have limited access to capital. The company seeks to generate current income in U.S.-domiciled middle-market companies through direct originations of senior secured loans and, to a lesser extent, originations of mezzanine and unsecured loans and investments in corporate bonds and equity securities.
<h3>Sixth Street Specialty's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Sixth Street Specialty's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -24.65% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Sixth Street Specialty's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 68.63%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Sixth Street Specialty's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 2.54%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Sixth Street Specialty's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 1.18%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.17, Sixth Street Specialty faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Beyond The Numbers: 4 Analysts Discuss Sixth Street Specialty Stock

Wells Fargo analyst Finian O'Shea maintains Sixth Street Specialty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLX#NYSE">TSLX</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $21 to $23.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Sixth Street Specialty, Raises Price Target to $23

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Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. Schedules Earnings Release and Conference Call to Discuss its Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2024 Financial Results

Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Results; Declares a Third Quarter Base Dividend Per Share of $0.46, and a Second Quarter Supplemental Dividend Per Share of $0.06

Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. Schedules Earnings Release and Conference Call to Discuss Its Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2024 Financial Results

Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Results; Declares a Fourth Quarter Base Dividend Per Share of $0.46, and a Third Quarter Supplemental Dividend Per Share of $0.05

Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. Schedules Earnings Release and Conference Call to Discuss its Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2024 Financial Results

Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Results; Declares a First Quarter Base Dividend Per Share of $0.46, and a Fourth Quarter Supplemental Dividend Per Share of $0.07

Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. Prices Public Offering of $300.0 million 5.625% Unsecured Notes due 2030

Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. Schedules Earnings Release and Conference Call to Discuss its First Quarter Ended March 31, 2025 Financial Results

Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Earnings Results; Declares a Second Quarter Base Dividend Per Share of $0.46, and a First Quarter Supplemental Dividend Per Share of $0.06

Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. Provides a Letter to Stakeholders in Conjunction with its First Quarter Earnings Results

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