FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (FSCO) Declares Distribution for March 2026

Rhea-AI Summary

FS Credit Opportunities Corp (NYSE: FSCO) declared a $0.0583 per-share distribution for March 2026, payable March 31, 2026, with ex- and record date March 24, 2026. The monthly payout has been fully covered by net investment income in 2026 on a tax basis.

The Fund reported an estimated YTD total return on NAV of +1.1% and on market price of -19.0% through February 27, 2026, delivered a 2025 net NAV return of 10.89%, holds approximately $2.2 billion in assets, and has non-accruals near 3% at fair value.

Positive

• Monthly distribution of $0.0583 per share declared for March 2026
• Distribution fully covered by net investment income in 2026 on a tax basis
• Fund delivered a 2025 net NAV return of 10.89%
• Assets under management approximately $2.2 billion
• Non-accruals declined and remain about 3% at fair value

Negative

• Estimated year-to-date market-price total return of -19.0% through Feb 27, 2026
• Market-price performance notably lags NAV performance (NAV +1.1% YTD)

News Market Reaction – FSCO

-10.59%

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-10.59% News Effect

On the day this news was published, FSCO declined 10.59%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

March 2026 distribution: $0.0583 per share YTD NAV return: 1.1% YTD market price return: -19.0% +3 more

6 metrics

March 2026 distribution $0.0583 per share Monthly distribution payable March 31, 2026

YTD NAV return 1.1% Estimated total return on NAV YTD through Feb 27, 2026

YTD market price return -19.0% Estimated total return on market price YTD through Feb 27, 2026

Non-accruals level approximately 3% Non-accruals at fair value, described as low level

2025 net return on NAV 10.89% Portfolio net return for calendar year 2025 based on NAV

Assets under management $2.2 billion Fund AUM as described in the release

Market Reality Check

Price: $4.55 Vol: Volume 1,506,964 is below...

normal vol

$4.55 Last Close

Volume Volume 1,506,964 is below the 20-day average of 2,121,653 (relative volume 0.71x). normal

Technical Shares at $5.14 are trading below the 200-day MA of $6.72 and 32.81% under the 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

FSCO gained 0.39% while peers showed mixed moves (e.g., BSTZ +0.27%, CET -0.54%,...

FSCO gained 0.39% while peers showed mixed moves (e.g., BSTZ +0.27%, CET -0.54%, DSL +0.44%, GAM +0.79%, MSDL +0.68%). No clear sector-wide pattern is evident around this distribution update.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 10 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Feb 10	Monthly distribution	Positive	+0.8%	Announced February 2026 monthly distribution of $0.0678 per share, fully covered.
Feb 06	Earnings schedule	Neutral	-1.0%	Set date and format for Q4 2025 earnings release and related materials.
Jan 12	Monthly distribution	Positive	+0.8%	Declared January 2026 $0.0678 per share distribution with strong 2025 returns.
Oct 22	Earnings schedule	Neutral	+0.5%	Announced timing and materials for Q3 2025 financial results release.
Oct 08	Multi-month distributions	Positive	+0.6%	Declared $0.0678 monthly distributions for Oct–Dec 2025 with high covered yields.

Pattern Detected

Recent distribution announcements have coincided with modestly positive next-day moves, while scheduling/earnings notices have had smaller, mixed reactions.

Recent Company History

Over the past several months, FSCO has regularly declared monthly distributions, with January and February 2026 payouts of $0.0678 per share fully covered by net investment income and supported by about $2.2 billion in assets under management. These distribution announcements saw small positive price reactions between 0.57% and 0.85%. Earnings release scheduling updates in October 2025 and February 2026 produced more muted, mixed moves, suggesting investors react more consistently to income-related news than to calendar notices.

Market Pulse Summary

The stock dropped -10.6% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite steady cove...

Analysis

The stock dropped -10.6% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite steady coverage and a 10.89% 2025 NAV return would contrast with past distribution announcements that saw modest gains. The YTD market price return of -19.0% versus a 1.1% NAV gain already reflects pressure at the market level. Continued weakness could indicate investor focus on payout adjustments or broader risk sentiment rather than the underlying portfolio performance described.

Key Terms

net investment income, non–accruals, NAV, assets under management, +4 more

8 terms

net investment income financial

"The monthly distribution has been fully covered by the Fund's net investment income"

Net investment income is the money an investor or fund actually keeps from its investments after subtracting the costs of running those investments (like management fees, interest, and losses). Think of it as your paycheck from owning assets: gross returns minus the bills needed to earn them. Investors watch it because it shows how profitable the investment activities are, influences dividend payouts and cash available for growth, and helps compare true performance across funds or companies.

non–accruals financial

"Our portfolio continues to perform well, with non–accruals declining from the third"

Non–accruals are loans or investments that a lender stops recording interest income on because the borrower is past due or the lender believes it may not be repaid; expected interest is no longer counted as earnings. They matter to investors because a rise in non–accruals signals worsening credit quality, can reduce a lender’s reported profits and cash flow, and often leads the lender to set aside funds to cover potential losses—similar to marking spoiled food in your pantry as unusable.

NAV financial

"achieving a net return of 10.89% for the calendar year based on NAV."

Net asset value (NAV) is the total value of all the investments and assets in a fund or company, minus any debts or liabilities, divided by the number of shares or units outstanding. It represents the per-share worth, giving investors an idea of what each share is truly worth based on the underlying assets. Think of it like a company's total worth divided among its shares, helping investors assess whether a share is fairly priced.

assets under management financial

"The Fund has approximately $2.2 billion in assets under management"

Assets under management (AUM) is the total value of all the investments that a financial company or fund is responsible for overseeing on behalf of its clients. It’s like a big bucket that shows how much money the firm is managing for people or organizations. A higher AUM often indicates a larger, more trusted company, and it can influence how much money they earn and the services they can offer.

ex-date financial

"Month | Ex-Date | Record Date | Payable Date"

The ex-date is the specific day when a stock stops trading with the right to receive an upcoming dividend or other benefit. If you buy the stock on or after this date, you won't get the upcoming payout; instead, the seller will. It’s like a cut-off point that determines who is entitled to receive the benefits of a company’s distribution to shareholders.

record date financial

"Month | Ex-Date | Record Date | Payable Date"

The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.

payable date financial

"Month | Ex-Date | Record Date | Payable Date"

The payable date is the calendar day when a company actually transfers a scheduled cash payment—such as a dividend or interest—to eligible holders. Think of it as the company’s “payday” for investors: it matters because this is when you receive the money and when taxable income is realized, so investors track it to time cash flow, portfolio income, and tax reporting.

Form 1099-DIV regulatory

"The Fund will send a Form 1099-DIV to shareholders for the calendar year"

Form 1099-DIV is a U.S. tax document brokers, mutual funds and other financial institutions send to investors showing dividends and other distributions paid during the year. Investors use it like an annual receipt to report taxable income — including regular dividends, dividends that may qualify for lower tax rates, and capital gains distributions — so it directly affects tax liability and helps reconcile brokerage records with a tax return.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

PHILADELPHIA, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (the Fund) (NYSE: FSCO) announced the monthly distribution for March 2026. The distribution of $0.0583 per share will be paid on March 31, 2026. Further information on the distribution is summarized in the charts below.

The monthly distribution has been fully covered by the Fund's net investment income throughout 2026 on a tax basis, and the Fund has generated an estimated total return on NAV of 1.1% and -19.0% on market price year-to-date through February 27, 2026.

Andrew Beckman, Head of Global Credit and Portfolio Manager for FSCO, commented:

"As interest rates have declined, we believe it is appropriate to adjust the monthly distribution in line with the current rate environment. Importantly, this decision is not driven by credit quality or portfolio performance.

Our portfolio continues to perform well, with non–accruals declining from the third to the fourth quarter and remaining at a low level of approximately 3% at fair value. We are pleased to report that the portfolio delivered strong results throughout 2025, achieving a net return of 10.89% for the calendar year based on NAV. Looking ahead, we remain optimistic and maintain a positive perspective on the portfolio's performance."

The Fund has approximately $2.2 billion in assets under management and invests in event-driven credit, special situations, private capital solutions and other non-traditional credit opportunities.

Month	Ticker	Fund Name		Monthly Dividend
March	FSCO	FS Credit Opportunities Corp.		$0.0583

The distribution will be made on the following schedule:

Month	Ex-Date	Record Date	Payable Date
March	March 24, 2026	March 24, 2026	March 31, 2026

The Fund pays regular monthly cash distributions to common shareholders at a level rate that may be adjusted from time to time. The amount of monthly distributions may be affected by numerous factors, including changes in portfolio and market conditions.

Shareholders should not use the information provided here in preparing their tax returns. The Fund will send a Form 1099-DIV to shareholders for the calendar year that will tell them how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

Investors should consider, among other things, the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. Investors can find the Fund's most recent reports and other filings on the Securities and Exchange Commission's EDGAR Database or on the Fund's website (https://www.futurestandard.com/investments/fs-credit-opportunities-corp).

About Future Standard

Future Standard is a global alternative asset manager serving institutional and private wealth clients, investing across private equity, credit and real estate. With a 30+ year track record of value creation and $86 billion in assets under management, we back the business owners and financial sponsors that drive growth and innovation across the middle market, transforming untapped potential into durable value.¹

Contact Information:

Investor Relations
Josh Blum
josh.blum@futurestandard.com 

Media
Marc Hazelton 
media@futurestandard.com 

Forward Looking Statements
Statements included herein may constitute "forward-looking" statements as that term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements with regard to future events or the future performance or operations of FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (the Fund). Words such as "intends," "will," "expects," and "may" or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions. Certain factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include changes in the economy, geopolitical risks, risks associated with possible disruption to the Fund's operations or the economy generally due to hostilities, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics, future changes in laws or regulations and conditions in the Fund's operating area, unexpected costs, the price at which the Fund's shares of common stock may trade on the New York Stock Exchange and such other factors that are disclosed in the Fund's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation that any plans, estimates or expectations will be achieved. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication. Except as required by federal securities laws, the Fund undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements.

1 Total Asset Under Management estimated as of September 30, 2025.

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FAQ

What distribution did FS Credit Opportunities Corp (FSCO) declare for March 2026?

FSCO declared a monthly distribution of $0.0583 per share. According to the company, the distribution will be paid on March 31, 2026 with ex- and record date March 24, 2026.

Is FSCO's March 2026 distribution covered by earnings?

Yes. According to the company, the March distribution has been fully covered by net investment income in 2026 on a tax basis. This indicates coverage from the Fund's reported investment earnings.

How has FSCO performed year-to-date through February 27, 2026 on NAV and market price?

FSCO shows an estimated YTD total return on NAV of +1.1% and on market price of -19.0%. According to the company, market-price returns lag NAV results through Feb 27, 2026.

What were FSCO's full-year 2025 returns and portfolio credit metrics?

The Fund reported a 2025 net NAV return of 10.89%. According to the company, non-accruals declined from Q3 to Q4 and are approximately 3% at fair value.

How large is FSCO and what are its primary investment focuses?

FSCO manages roughly $2.2 billion in assets and focuses on event-driven credit, special situations, private capital solutions, and other non-traditional credit opportunities. According to the company, these are the Fund's core strategies.