US private credit portfolios show signs of stabilisation in second quarter

In the second quarter of 2026, US private credit portfolios experienced a notable trend of stabilization, despite lenders continuing to mark down software loans. There was an increase in non-accrual debt, leading to portfolio values dipping below reported costs due to significantly widened market spreads. This situation highlights rising pressures in specific areas of the private credit landscape, particularly in the software sector where markdowns were more pronounced.

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