Stellus Capital: Q3 Reveals That Distributions Continue To Exceed Earnings
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation remains a sell due to poor earnings, weak dividend coverage, and a declining net asset value (NAV). SCM's distributions continue to exceed earnings, with a high 13.7% yield but unsustainable payout, risking further NAV erosion. Despite trading at a 10.96% discount to NAV, SCM's high non-accruals and insufficient new investment activity limit its growth potential.
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation ( SCM ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 12, 2025 11:00 AM EST Company Participants Robert Ladd - Chairman, President & CEO W. Huskinson - CFO, Treasurer, Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer Conference Call Participants Erik Zwick - Lucid Capital Markets, LLC, Research Division Christopher Nolan - Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc., Research Division Robert Dodd - Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division Presentation Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for standing by.
Stellus Capital (SCM) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
Stellus Capital (SCM) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.34 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.3 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.4 per share a year ago.
Analysts Estimate Stellus Capital (SCM) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
Stellus Capital (SCM) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Stellus Capital (SCM) Q2 Earnings Match Estimates
Stellus Capital (SCM) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.35 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $0.5 per share a year 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 (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.
Strength Seen in Stellus Capital (SCM): Can Its 7.1% Jump Turn into More Strength?
Stellus Capital (SCM) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock suggests that there could be more strength down the road.
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE:SCM ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call March 5, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Robert Ladd - Chief Executive Officer Todd Huskinson - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Sean-Paul Adams - Raymond James Christopher Nolan - Ladenburg Thalmann Erik Zwick - Lucid Capital Markets Paul Johnson - KBW 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 Fourth Fiscal Quarter ended December 31, 2024.
Stellus Capital (SCM) Misses Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Stellus Capital (SCM) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.37 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.38 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.50 per share a year ago.
Stellus Capital: Weaker Earnings Driven By Rising Non-Accruals (Rating Downgrade)
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation faces deteriorating portfolio quality with rising non-accrual rates and weakened dividend coverage, prompting a downgrade to a sell rating. SCM's current dividend yield of 11.7% is barely covered by net investment income, raising concerns about sustainability in a high-interest rate environment. The portfolio's high concentration in service, healthcare, and high-tech industries, combined with limited new investment activity, further weakens SCM's outlook.
Stellus Capital: The 12% Yield Could Be At Risk (Rating Downgrade)
Stellus Capital Investment's dividend pay-out ratio reached 100% in Q3, eliminating the margin of safety and increasing dividend risk. The rise in non-accruals to 4.7% and higher realized losses justify downgrading the stock rating from 'Buy' to 'Hold'. Despite new loans boosting future net investment income, the current high pay-out ratio and credit quality concerns outweigh potential benefits.
