Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM)
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation Schedules 2024 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results Conference Call
HOUSTON , Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE: SCM) will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024 on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 after the close of the stock market. Stellus Capital Investment Corporation will host a conference call to discuss these results on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM, Central Time.
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 Investment Corporation Announces Record Date Changes to its $0.40 First Quarter 2025 Regular Dividend, Payable Monthly in Increments of $0.1333 in February, March, and April 2025
HOUSTON , Jan. 9, 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 January, February, and March, totaling $0.40 per share in the aggregate for the first quarter of 2025. The regular dividend of $0.40 per share will be paid to shareholders of record in February, March, and April 2025.
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation Announces $0.40 First Quarter 2025 Regular Dividend, Payable Monthly in Increments of $0.1333 in February, March, and April 2025
HOUSTON , Jan. 9, 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 January, February, and March, totaling $0.40 per share in the aggregate for the first quarter of 2025. The regular dividend of $0.40 per share will be paid to shareholders of record in February, March, and April 2025.
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.
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Stellus Capital (SCM) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates
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 Investment Corporation Reports Results for its Third Fiscal Quarter Ended September 30, 2024
HOUSTON , Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE:SCM) ("Stellus", "we", or the "Company") today announced financial results for its fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2024. Robert T. Ladd, Chief Executive Officer of Stellus, stated, "I am pleased to report solid operating results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, in which we earned U.S. GAAP net investment income of $0.39 per share and core net investment income of $0.40 per share, which covered the regular dividend declared of $0.40 per share.
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation Schedules Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results Conference Call
HOUSTON , Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE: SCM) will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024 on Thursday, November 7, 2024, after the close of the stock market. Stellus Capital Investment Corporation will host a conference call to discuss these results on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 11:00 AM, Central Time.
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation Announces $0.40 Fourth Quarter 2024 Regular Dividend, Payable Monthly in Increments of $0.1333 in November and December 2024, and January 2025
HOUSTON , Oct. 10, 2024 /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 October, November, and December, totaling $0.40 per share in the aggregate for the fourth quarter of 2024. The regular dividend of $0.40 per share will be paid to shareholders of record in November and December 2024, and January 2025.
Stellus Capital: Consistent Performance But Still Awaiting A Better Entry
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: 12% Yield, Monthly Payer, Reasonable Valuation
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.
