TSLX
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Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. (TSLX) closed at $17.75 as of 2026-03-20, trading 3.8% above its 200-week moving average of $17.11. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 1.5% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 29, TSLX is in oversold territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.5x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.98 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 578 weeks of data, TSLX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 7 times. On average, these episodes lasted 3 weeks. Historically, investors who bought TSLX at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +46.3%.
With a market cap of $1681 million, TSLX is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 7.3%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 10.6%. The stock trades at 1.1x book value.
Share count has increased 16.4% over three years, indicating dilution. This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 11.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in TSLX would have grown to $304, compared to $372 for the S&P 500. TSLX has returned 10.5% annualized vs 12.5% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 8 open-market purchases totaling $11,033,821. Multiple insiders purchased within a 30-day window — a cluster buy pattern that historically signals management confidence in the company's prospects.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: TSLX vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After TSLX Crosses Below the Line?
Across 6 historical episodes, buying TSLX when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +47.2% after 12 months (median +39.0%), compared to +26.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 100% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +64.5% vs +47.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment TSLX crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
TSLX has crossed below its 200-week MA 7 times with an average 1-year return of +46.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Oct 2015 | 1 | 1.1% | +19.2% | +222.6% |
| Dec 2015 | Feb 2016 | 11 | 5.9% | +25.2% | +221.7% |
| Mar 2016 | Mar 2016 | 1 | 0.2% | +35.9% | +218.5% |
| Mar 2020 | May 2020 | 7 | 23.8% | +86.8% | +159.5% |
| Jul 2020 | Jul 2020 | 1 | 0.7% | +71.1% | +109.9% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 1 | 0.1% | +39.5% | +53.9% |
| Feb 2026 | Mar 2026 | 1 | 1.1% | N/A | +5.3% |
| Average | 3 | — | +46.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TSLX below its 200-week moving average?
No. Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. (TSLX) is currently 3.8% above its 200-week moving average of $17.11. It would need to fall to $17.11 to cross below the line.
What is TSLX's 200-week moving average price?
Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $17.11 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when TSLX drops below its 200-week moving average?
TSLX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 7 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +46.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 3 weeks on average.
Is TSLX a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about TSLX as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 29 (oversold). Free cash flow yield is 7.3%. Return on equity is 10.6%. Price-to-book is 1.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does TSLX compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 11.2 years, $100 invested in TSLX would have grown to $304, compared to $372 for the S&P 500. That's 10.5% annualized vs 12.5% for the index. TSLX has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does TSLX pay a dividend?
Yes. Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 1037.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20