Barings BDC Management
Management criteria checks 1/4
Barings BDC's CEO is Tom McDonnell, appointed in Jan 2026, has a tenure of less than a year. directly owns 0.015% of the company’s shares, worth $145.49K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 1.7 years and 7.5 years respectively.
Key information
Tom McDonnell
Chief executive officer
n/a
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | n/a |
| CEO tenure | less than a year |
| CEO ownership | 0.02% |
| Management average tenure | 1.7yrs |
| Board average tenure | 7.5yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Barings BDC: It Is Time To Enter This 11.7% Yielder
Dec 26Barings BDS Is Not A Great Buy Despite The Sell-Off
Apr 24Barings BDC: Probably Not The Time For Offense
Mar 15Barings BDC: This Is Why I Am Downgrading It Back To Hold
Feb 28
Maintaining Dividends At 92% Yield On NAV Will Strain Finances, Affecting Future Earnings
Reduction in interest rates could compress net interest margins, negatively affecting net margins and earnings despite improved credit metrics.Barings BDC: Portfolio Quality Continues To Weaken (Rating Downgrade)
Jan 06Barings BDC: Improving Performance Could Close Valuation Gap
Dec 28Barings BDC: Solid Hold For Existing Shareholders
Nov 28Barings BDC: Quality 10%+ Yield And P/NAV Of 0.87x Make It A Buy
Nov 19Barings BDC: Undervalued 11% Yield With 154% Dividend Coverage
Oct 21Barings BDC: Potential Upside If Credit Issues Remain Managed
Oct 04Barings BDC: Solid BDC But Lack Of NAV Growth Reduces Appeal
Sep 06Barings BDC: Getting Very Close To A Buy Rating
Aug 12Barings BDC: Elevated Risk Profile But Fairly Priced 10% Yield
Jul 24BBDC: Adding A Starter Position In This 10.9% Yielding BDC
Jun 27Barings BDC: An 11% Yield That Has The Makings Of A Great Long-Term Investment
Jun 21Barings BDC: Credit Quality Improvement Fully Priced In (Rating Downgrade)
May 31Barings BDC: Signs Of Improving Profile, But Still Risks Remain
May 18Barings BDC: One Of The Few Deals In The BDC Sector
May 09Barings BDC: This 11.4% Yielding BDC Looks Like A Future Superstar
Mar 30Barings BDC: Still Too Thin Margin Of Safety To Go Long
Mar 13Barings BDC: Discount To NAV More Than Reflects Risks
Feb 05Barings BDC: Should You Buy The 20% Discount To NAV And 11.6% Dividend Yield?
Jan 09Barings BDC: A Suboptimal Way To Play The BDC Exposure
Dec 04Barings BDC: A 12% Yield And Improving Portfolio Quality
Oct 30Barings BDC Isn't Well Known, But Maybe This 11.76% Yielding BDC Should Be
Oct 24Barings BDC: 11% Yield, 19% Discount, 23% Dividend Growth
Aug 27Barings BDC: Low But Realistic Valuation Signals Fair Value
Jul 03Barings BDC Q4 2022 Earnings Preview
Feb 23Barings BDC: An Attractive 10.8% Yield Along With Some Downside Protection
Feb 07Barings BDC reports Q3 results
Nov 10Barings gets $11.5M financing for Euclid Glenmore Apartments
Oct 24Barings BDC: A Cheap Capital Markets Investment Company, But Trending Lower
Sep 16Barings BDC GAAP EPS of $0.23 misses by $0.01, revenue of $31.8M
Aug 09Barings' Recession Scenario Breakpoint: A 20% Fall In Portfolio Fair Value
Jul 05Barings BDC (NYSE:BBDC) Is Increasing Its Dividend To US$0.24
May 26
Industry Analysts Just Made A Sizeable Upgrade To Their Barings BDC, Inc. (NYSE:BBDC) Revenue Forecasts
May 08War, Inflation, Rising Interest Rates? No Time To Be A Hero; Check Out Barings BDC
May 07Barings BDC: Quality On The Inside, 'Junky' On The Yield
Mar 14New Forecasts: Here's What Analysts Think The Future Holds For Barings BDC, Inc. (NYSE:BBDC)
Mar 01Barings BDC, Inc. (NYSE:BBDC) Just Reported Annual Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?
Feb 26Barings BDC: Continues To Earn A+ Rating For Investors Seeking Growth From Dividend Income
Aug 30CEO
Tom McDonnell
Mr. Thomas Q. McDonnell, also known as Tom, CFA, is Chief Executive Officer of Barings BDC, Inc. from January 1, 2026. He serves as Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Barings LLC. Thomas McDonnell...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Chairman of the Board | 7.5yrs | no data | 0.070% $ 668.7k | |
| Chief Executive Officer | less than a year | no data | 0.015% $ 145.5k | |
| President & Head of North America Private Credit Portfolio Management | 1.9yrs | no data | 0.019% $ 181.8k | |
| CFO, COO & Principal Accounting Officer | 3.5yrs | no data | 0.024% $ 230.8k | |
| Chief Accounting Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Head of Investor Relations & Client Development | 2.1yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Legal Officer | 3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Compliance Officer | 1.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Head of European Real Estate Asset Management | no data | no data | no data | |
| Secretary | no data | no data | no data | |
| Treasurer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Associate Director | no data | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: BBDC's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.7 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Chairman of the Board | 7.5yrs | no data | 0.070% $ 668.7k | |
| Independent Director | 5.2yrs | US$120.00k | 0.34% $ 3.3m | |
| Independent Director | 4yrs | US$120.00k | 0.061% $ 586.9k | |
| Independent Director | 7.5yrs | US$120.00k | 0.0038% $ 36.3k | |
| Independent Director | 9.3yrs | US$130.00k | 0.014% $ 135.1k | |
| Independent Director | 7.5yrs | US$120.00k | 0.0057% $ 54.6k | |
| Independent Director | 4yrs | US$120.00k | no data | |
| Lead Independent Director | 7.5yrs | US$130.00k | 0.019% $ 182.1k | |
| Director | 5.3yrs | no data | 0.019% $ 181.8k |
Experienced Board: BBDC's board of directors are considered experienced (7.5 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/02/01 06:35 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/01/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Barings BDC, Inc. is covered by 12 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Bryce Rowe | Baird |
| Derek Hewett | BofA Global Research |
| Casey Alexander | Compass Point Research & Trading, LLC |