- 11.91% TTM dividend yield
- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 7/9)
- Strong operating margin of 58.1%
Solar Capital Ltd. stock downgraded from Hold/Accumulate to Sell Candidate after Monday trading session
(Updated on Jul 20, 2026)
The Solar Capital Ltd. stock price fell by -1.45% on the last day (Monday, 20th Jul 2026) from $13.12 to $12.93. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.54% from a day low at $12.82 to a day high of $13.15. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a 0.62% gain for the last 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day by 78 thousand shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 298 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $3.86 million.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and falling trend in the short term and further fall within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -17.39% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $9.43 and $11.22 at the end of this 3-month period. Do note, that if the stock price manages to stay at current levels or higher, our prediction target will start to change positively over the next few days as the conditions for the current predictions will be broken.
SLRC Signals & Forecast
The Solar Capital Ltd. stock holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the stock giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $13.08. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $12.75. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, and so far it has risen 5.90%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. Volume rose on falling prices yesterday. This may be an early warning and the stock should be followed more closely.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Solar Capital Ltd. stock
Solar Capital Ltd. finds support from accumulated volume at $12.92 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $0.325 between high and low, or 2.54%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.03%.
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (SLRC) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 21st
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 21st we expect Solar Capital Ltd. to open at $12.97, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $12.79 and $13.07, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.283 (+/-2.21%) up or down from last closing price. If Solar Capital Ltd. takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.21% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $12.92 (0.08%) than the resistance at $13.12 (1.47%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Is Solar Capital Ltd. stock A Buy?
Solar Capital Ltd. holds several negative signals and we believe that it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We, therefore, hold a negative evaluation of this stock. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Hold to a Sell candidate.
Current score:
-1.174
Sell Candidate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on July 21, 2026 - $12.97 ( 0.271%).
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SLRC Performance
Trading levels for SLRC
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 13.29 | 2.78% |
| R2 | 13.17 | 1.82% |
| R1 | 13.09 | 1.23% |
| Price | 12.93 | |
| S1 | 12.84 | -0.689% |
| S2 | 12.76 | -1.28% |
| S3 | 12.64 | -2.24% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 13.95 | 7.89% |
| R2 | 13.66 | 5.65% |
| R1 | 13.12 | 1.47% |
| Price | 12.93 | |
| S1 | 12.92 | -0.0773% |
| S2 | 12.85 | -0.619% |
| S3 | 12.42 | -3.94% |
SLRC Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 05, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | $0.310 | 2.27% |
| 2 | Feb 24, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 | $0.410 | 2.84% |
| 3 | Nov 04, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | $0.410 | 2.71% |
| 4 | Aug 05, 2025 | Sep 12, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 | $0.410 | 2.49% |
| 5 | May 07, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | $0.410 | 2.45% |
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