Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Stellus Capital (SCM) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.40 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.46 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.49 per share a year ago.
Stellus Capital's price has retracted, making it a potential entry point for income-focused investors, with a high dividend yield of 11.6% and strong distribution coverage. SCM's portfolio of floating rate debt and first lien senior secured investments provides risk mitigation and benefits from elevated interest rates. Despite a slight increase in non-accrual rates, the Company's portfolio remains resilient, with net investment income supporting the high distribution.
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation offers passive income investors a well-covered 12% dividend yield paid monthly. The BDC has a stable dividend pay-out ratio, originated new investments, and has a low core NII-based dividend pay-out ratio of 80%. Despite an increase in non-accrual ratio, Stellus Capital Investment remains a 'Buy' for high quality yield investment with a 3% premium to NAV.
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation is struggling to generate market-beating returns because of sluggish share price momentum. Q2 earnings exceeded expectations due to waived incentive fees and portfolio growth strategy. Potential rate cuts, significant share issuance, and increasing non-accruals pose risks to financial growth and returns for shareholders.
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE:SCM ) Q2 2024 Results Conference Call August 8, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Robert Ladd - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Todd Huskinson - Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Treasurer and Secretary Conference Call Participants Christopher Nolan - Ladenburg Thalmann Sean-Paul Adams - 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 second fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2024.
Stellus Capital (SCM) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.50 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.44 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.51 per share a year ago.
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation is a solid buy for passive income on the pullback. The company is positioned to profit from a higher-for-longer rate environment. The stock is selling at a moderate premium to net asset value.