Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (NASDAQ:OXLC) Short Interest Update

Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (NASDAQ:OXLC) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,517,764 shares, an increase of 43.2% from the December 31st total of 1,060,198 shares. Currently, 1.7% of the company’s stock are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,194,410 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.3 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,194,410 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.3 days. Currently, 1.7% of the company’s stock are short sold.

Oxford Lane Capital Stock Performance

NASDAQ OXLC opened at $12.12 on Friday. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $14.45 and its 200-day moving average price is $16.00. The company has a market cap of $1.10 billion, a PE ratio of 2.06 and a beta of 0.70. Oxford Lane Capital has a 52-week low of $11.96 and a 52-week high of $25.95.

Oxford Lane Capital (NASDAQ:OXLC) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, November 5th. The investment management company reported $1.24 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.25 by ($1.01). The business had revenue of $128.30 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $247.87 million.

Oxford Lane Capital Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 16th will be paid a dividend of $0.20 per share. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 19.8%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 16th.

Institutional Trading of Oxford Lane Capital

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Oxford Lane Capital during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $28,000. Camelot Portfolios LLC acquired a new position in shares of Oxford Lane Capital during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC acquired a new position in Oxford Lane Capital in the 2nd quarter valued at $32,000. Sound Income Strategies LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Oxford Lane Capital in the fourth quarter valued at about $37,000. Finally, WPG Advisers LLC raised its holdings in Oxford Lane Capital by 87.5% in the 3rd quarter. WPG Advisers LLC now owns 2,620 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $44,000 after acquiring an additional 1,223 shares during the last quarter. 6.74% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting Oxford Lane Capital

Here are the key news stories impacting Oxford Lane Capital this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Board committed to monthly distributions of $0.20 per common share for April, May and June 2026 (maintains cash return to shareholders while freeing capital to deploy). Press release
• Positive Sentiment: Core net investment income (Core NII) was reported at ~$108.9M, or $1.12 per share for the quarter — indicates underlying cash-generating ability from CLO investments despite accounting volatility. Press release
• Neutral Sentiment: Management scheduled a conference call and posted a detailed presentation — useful for hearing management’s rationale and NAV recovery plans (call recorded). Press release
• Negative Sentiment: Net asset value (NAV) fell sharply to $15.51 from $19.19 quarter-over-quarter — a large decline that directly pressures valuation and investor confidence. Press release
• Negative Sentiment: Company recorded a ~$240.7M net decrease in net assets (including ~$305.4M of net unrealized depreciation) for the quarter — indicates material mark-to-market losses that can weigh on the share price. Press release
• Negative Sentiment: Market coverage framed the distribution cut as a “slash” to preserve capital for CLO opportunities — that narrative likely amplified selling pressure. Business Insider / MSN article

About Oxford Lane Capital

Oxford Lane Capital Corp is a closed-end, externally managed investment company that seeks to generate high current income and capital appreciation. The company invests primarily in debt and equity securities of private funds managed or advised by Oxford Finance LLC, targeting U.S. middle-market companies. Its portfolio spans senior secured loans, mezzanine debt and private equity interests, providing diversification across credit instruments and industry sectors.

Established in 2009 and based in Greenwich, Connecticut, Oxford Lane Capital commenced operations in 2012.