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Stellus Capital Investment Corp

14.84 USD
+0.19
1.30%
At close Jul 10, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
14.50
-0.34
2.29%
1 day
1.30%
5 days
4.29%
1 month
9.28%
3 months
23.36%
6 months
8.72%
Year to date
6.84%
1 year
6.30%
5 years
81.42%
10 years
25.34%
 

About: Stellus Capital Investment Corp is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. Its objective is to maximize the total return to its stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation. It invests in private middle-market companies through a first lien, second lien, and unsecured debt financing, often with a corresponding equity investment. The company invests in various sectors, such as business services, energy, general industrial, government services, healthcare, software, and specialty finance. The business activity of the firm is functioned through the United States and it generates revenue in the form of interest income on debt investments and capital gains and distributions.

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Funds holding %
of 7,312 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

6,812% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $1.18M | Put options by funds: $17K

150% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 25 | Existing positions reduced: 10

71% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 12 | Existing positions closed: 7

21% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $39M [Q4 2024] → $47.2M (+$8.2M) [Q1 2025]

9% more funds holding

Funds holding: 56 [Q4 2024] → 61 (+5) [Q1 2025]

1.78% more ownership

Funds ownership: 10.48% [Q4 2024] → 12.26% (+1.78%) [Q1 2025]

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for SCM.

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 4 articles about SCM published over the past 30 days

Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation Announces $0.40 Third Quarter 2025 Regular Dividend, Payable Monthly in Increments of $0.1333 in August, September, and October 2025
HOUSTON , July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (the "Company") (NYSE: SCM) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.1333 for each of July, August, and September, totaling $0.40 per share in the aggregate for the third quarter of 2025. The regular dividend of $0.40 per share will be paid to shareholders of record, as detailed in the table below.
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation Announces $0.40 Third Quarter 2025 Regular Dividend, Payable Monthly in Increments of $0.1333 in August, September, and October 2025
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
1 week ago
5 ETFs Paying More Than Double US Treasuries (All Over 9% Yield)
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5 ETFs Paying More Than Double US Treasuries (All Over 9% Yield)
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
3 weeks ago
Get Paid 10%+ a Year? These Monthly Dividend Stocks Actually Deliver
Although double-digit yields were normal during the 1980s, lower interest rates and a robust stock market have rendered yields of 10% or higher obscure.
Get Paid 10%+ a Year? These Monthly Dividend Stocks Actually Deliver
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
3 weeks ago
These 5 Monthly ETFs Yield Over 9% — and No One Talks About Them
Business development companies and real estate investment trusts dominate high-yield monthly payers, benefiting from high interest rates in 2025, though economic downturns pose challenges.
These 5 Monthly ETFs Yield Over 9% — and No One Talks About Them
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
1 month ago
4 Monthly Passive Income Stocks Yielding 8% to 12% Are Amazing Summer Bargains
Many investors seek solid passive income from quality dividend stocks.
4 Monthly Passive Income Stocks Yielding 8% to 12% Are Amazing Summer Bargains
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE:SCM ) Q1 2025 - Earnings Conference Call May 13, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Robert Ladd - Chief Executive Officer Todd Huskinson - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Eric Zwick - Lucid Capital Markets Christopher Nolan - Ladenburg Thalmann Robert Dodd - Raymond James Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for standing by. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to Stellus Capital Investment Corporation's Conference Call to report financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2025.
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Stellus Capital (SCM) Q1 Earnings Meet Estimates
Stellus Capital (SCM) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.37 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to earnings of $0.44 per share a year ago.
Stellus Capital (SCM) Q1 Earnings Meet Estimates
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation Reports Results for its First Fiscal Quarter Ended March 31, 2025
HOUSTON , May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE:SCM) ("Stellus", "we", or the "Company") today announced financial results for its fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2025. Robert T. Ladd, Chief Executive Officer of Stellus, stated, "I am pleased to report solid operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, in which we earned U.S. GAAP net investment income of $0.35 per share and core net investment income of $0.37 per share.
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation Reports Results for its First Fiscal Quarter Ended March 31, 2025
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation Announces Time Change to its First Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call
HOUSTON , May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE: SCM) will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 on Monday, May 12, 2025, after the close of the stock market. Stellus Capital Investment Corporation will host a conference call to discuss these results on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM, Central Time, which is a change from the previously scheduled time of 11:00 AM Central Time.
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation Announces Time Change to its First Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
3 SBIC & Commercial Finance Stocks to Buy Despite Industry Challenges
Relatively higher rates and muted economic growth will affect demand for personalized financing. Yet, Zacks SBIC & Commercial Finance industry players like BCSF, PNNT and SCM are worth considering.
3 SBIC & Commercial Finance Stocks to Buy Despite Industry Challenges
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