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Goldman says private credit may invest a lot of `dry powder' in this sector

Private credit may use its sizable amount of "dry powder" to combat potential financing market dislocations in this sector, according to Goldman Sachs.

Goldman says private credit may invest a lot of `dry powder' in this sector

TL;DR

  • Goldman Sachs suggests investors may underestimate software sector default recoveries.
  • Private credit could deploy significant capital in response to financing market dislocations.
  • AI disruption poses risks to legacy software business models.
  • Some credit capital structures from peak valuations may need adjustment.
  • Resilience is expected in data infrastructure, cybersecurity, and application software.
  • The industry faces pressure on loans in early 2026 and a maturity wall in 2028.
  • More dispersion, not broad deterioration, is expected as investors assess the industry granularly.