FS Specialty Lending Fund (FSSL) Declares Distribution for January 2026
Rhea-AI Summary
FS Specialty Lending Fund (NYSE: FSSL) declared a monthly distribution of $0.1375 per share for January 2026, payable on January 30, 2026 with an ex- and record date of January 23, 2026. The announcement reports an annualized distribution yield of 9.1% based on NAV and 11.7% based on market price as of December 31, 2025. The Fund manages approximately $1.9 billion and invests in event-driven credit, special situations, private capital solutions and other non-traditional credit opportunities. Shareholders will receive Form 1099-DIV for tax reporting; distributions are paid at a level rate that may be adjusted.
Positive
- $0.1375 monthly distribution declared
- Payment date set for January 30, 2026
- Annualized yield 9.1% NAV / 11.7% market price as of Dec 31, 2025
- Fund size approximately $1.9 billion in assets under management
Negative
- Monthly distribution may be adjusted over time
- Distribution amount may be affected by portfolio and market conditions
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, FSSL gained 1.43%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14 | Distribution declaration | Positive | -0.7% | Announced Q4 2025 distribution and plan to move to monthly payouts. |
Limited history: prior positive distribution news on Nov 14, 2025 saw a mild negative price reaction of -0.73%, indicating some tendency for softness around payout announcements.
Over the past few months, FS Specialty Lending Fund has focused communications on distributions and capital returns. On Nov 14, 2025, it declared a $0.42 per-share distribution for Q4 2025 and telegraphed a shift to monthly payouts beginning January 2026, with a reported 9.0% annualized yield on NAV and about $1.9 billion in assets under management. Today’s January 2026 monthly distribution of $0.1375 per share reflects execution of that previously signaled distribution cadence.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement confirms execution of the shift to monthly distributions, with a January 2026 payout of $0.1375 per share and stated annualized yields of 9.1% on NAV and 11.7% on market price. Together with roughly $1.9 billion in assets under management, it reinforces the fund’s income-oriented positioning in event-driven and non-traditional credit. Investors may monitor future distribution levels, NAV trends, and any changes in credit conditions that could affect payout sustainability.
Key Terms
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The current annualized distribution rate equates to an annualized distribution yield1 of
The Fund has approximately
Month | Ticker | Fund Name | Monthly | |
January | FSSL | FS Specialty Lending Fund |
The distribution will be made on the following schedule:
Month | Ex-Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
January | January 23, 2026 | January 23, 2026 | January 30, 2026 |
The Fund pays regular monthly cash distributions to common shareholders at a level rate that may be adjusted from time to time. The amount of monthly distributions may be affected by numerous factors, including changes in portfolio and market conditions.
Shareholders should not use the information provided here in preparing their tax returns. The Fund will send a Form 1099-DIV to shareholders for the calendar year that will tell them how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.
Investors should consider, among other things, the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. Investors can find the Fund's most recent reports and other filings on the Securities and Exchange Commission's EDGAR Database or on the Fund's website (https://www.fssl.futurestandard.com/).
About Future Standard
Future Standard is a global alternative asset manager serving institutional and private wealth clients, investing across private equity, credit and real estate. With a 30+ year track record of value creation and
Contact Information:
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Forward Looking Statements
Statements included herein may constitute "forward-looking" statements as that term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements with regard to future events or the future performance or operations of FS Specialty Lending Fund (the "Fund"). Words such as "intends," "will," "expects," and "may" or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions. Certain factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include changes in the economy, geopolitical risks, risks associated with possible disruption to the Fund's operations or the economy generally due to hostilities, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics, future changes in laws or regulations and conditions in the Fund's operating area, unexpected costs, litigation and other costs related to the Fund's investments, the price at which the Fund's common shares of beneficial interest may trade on the New York Stock Exchange and such other factors that are disclosed in the Fund's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation that any plans, estimates or expectations will be achieved. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication. Except as required by federal securities laws, the Fund undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements.
1 Annualized distribution yield reflects the current month's distribution per share annualized and divided by the previous month end net asset value (NAV) per share.
2 Total AUM estimated as of September 30, 2025.
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