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

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FS Credit Opportunities Corp (NYSE: FSCO) declared its May 2026 monthly distribution of $0.0583 per share, payable May 29, 2026, with ex- and record date May 21, 2026. The Fund reported distributions fully covered by net investment income year-to-date on a tax basis and has about $2.2 billion AUM.

The Fund reported an estimated total return on NAV of 2.2% and on market price of -12.7% year-to-date through April 30, 2026.

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Positive

  • May distribution of $0.0583 per share declared
  • Distributions fully covered by net investment income in 2026 (tax basis)
  • $2.2 billion assets under management reported

Negative

  • Estimated year-to-date market price return of -12.7%
  • Monthly distribution level may be adjusted by portfolio or market changes

News Market Reaction – FSCO

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

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

May 2026 distribution: $0.0583 per share NAV total return YTD: 2.2% Market price return YTD: -12.7% +3 more
6 metrics
May 2026 distribution $0.0583 per share Monthly distribution payable May 29, 2026
NAV total return YTD 2.2% Estimated total return on NAV YTD through April 30, 2026
Market price return YTD -12.7% Estimated total return on market price YTD through April 30, 2026
Assets under management $2.2 billion Fund AUM as stated in the release
May ex/record date May 21, 2026 Ex-date and record date for May 2026 distribution
May payable date May 29, 2026 Payment date for May 2026 distribution

Market Reality Check

Price: $5.06 Vol: Volume 742,484 is below t...
normal vol
$5.06 Last Close
Volume Volume 742,484 is below the 20-day average of 1,049,552 (relative volume 0.71). normal
Technical Shares at $5.23, trading 31.63% below the 52-week high of $7.65 and below the 200-day MA of $6.25.

Peers on Argus

FSCO fell 1.32% while peers were mixed: several asset managers like BSTZ, CET, D...

FSCO fell 1.32% while peers were mixed: several asset managers like BSTZ, CET, DSL and MSDL showed modest gains, and GAM was slightly negative, suggesting stock-specific dynamics rather than a broad sector move.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Apr 28 (Neutral)
Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment Move Catalyst
Apr 28 Earnings schedule update Neutral +2.2% Announced timing and access details for Q1 2026 results release and materials.
Apr 06 Monthly distribution Neutral -0.8% Declared April 2026 monthly distribution of $0.0583 per share, fully covered by income.
Mar 05 Monthly distribution Neutral -10.6% Declared March 2026 $0.0583 distribution with disclosure of YTD NAV and price returns.
Feb 10 Monthly distribution Neutral +0.8% Announced February 2026 $0.0678 distribution and double-digit yield metrics on NAV and price.
Feb 06 Earnings schedule update Neutral -1.0% Outlined release date and materials for Q4 2025 financial results and investor access.
Pattern Detected

FSCO regularly announces monthly distributions; past reactions to these updates have been modest and mixed, with one notably sharp decline.

Recent Company History

Recent news for FSCO has focused on recurring monthly distribution declarations and scheduling earnings releases. Since February 2026, the Fund has declared monthly payouts, including a prior $0.0678 per-share distribution and multiple $0.0583 distributions, all described as covered by net investment income. Disclosures highlighted approximately $2.2 billion in assets, a 10.89% 2025 NAV total return, and negative year-to-date market price returns despite positive NAV performance. Today’s May 2026 distribution continues this pattern of steady income-focused communication.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement continues FSCO’s pattern of regular monthly distributions, with a May payout of $0...
Analysis

This announcement continues FSCO’s pattern of regular monthly distributions, with a May payout of $0.0583 per share described as fully covered by net investment income. The Fund reported an estimated 2.2% total return on NAV but a -12.7% return on market price year-to-date through April 30, 2026, indicating a disconnect between underlying performance and trading levels. With approximately $2.2 billion in assets, investors may watch future NAV trends, discount to NAV, and coverage of distributions closely.

Key Terms

net investment income, assets under management, Form 1099-DIV, EDGAR Database
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net investment income financial
"The monthly distribution has been fully covered by the Fund's net investment income throughout 2026..."
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.
assets under management financial
"The Fund has approximately $2.2 billion in assets under management and invests in event-driven credit..."
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.
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.
EDGAR Database regulatory
"Investors can find the Fund's most recent reports and other filings on the Securities and Exchange Commission's EDGAR Database..."
The EDGAR database is the U.S. regulator’s public online repository for official company filings such as financial reports, registration statements and insider-trading disclosures. Think of it as a public filing cabinet or library where investors can read the primary documents companies are legally required to submit, allowing anyone to verify financial results, track changes in ownership, and spot risks or inconsistencies before making investment decisions.

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PHILADELPHIA, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (the Fund) (NYSE: FSCO) announced the monthly distribution for May 2026. The distribution of $0.0583 per share will be paid on May 29, 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 2.2% and -12.7% on market price year-to-date through April 30, 2026.

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

May

FSCO

FS Credit Opportunities Corp.


$0.0583






The distribution will be made on the following schedule:

Month

Ex-Date

Record Date

Payable Date

May

May 21, 2026

May 21, 2026

May 29, 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.fsco.futurestandard.com).

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 $93 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 AUM estimated as of December 31, 2025. References to "assets under management" or "AUM" represent the assets managed by Future Standard or its strategic partners as to which Future Standard is entitled to receive a fee or carried interest (either currently or upon deployment of capital) and general partner capital. Future Standard calculates the amount of AUM as of any date as the sum of: (i) the fair value of the investments of Future Standard's investment funds; (ii) uncalled investor capital commitments to these funds, including uncalled investor capital commitments from which Future Standard is currently not earning management fees or carried interest; (iii) the value of outstanding CLOs (excluding CLOs wholly-owned by Future Standard); (iv) the fair value of FS KKR Capital Corp. joint venture (JV) assets and (v) the fair value of other assets managed by Future Standard. Future Standard's calculation of AUM may differ from the calculations of other asset managers and, as a result, Future Standard's measurements of its AUM may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other asset managers. Future Standard's definition of AUM is not based on any definition of AUM that may be set forth in agreements governing the investment funds, vehicles or accounts that it manages and is not calculated pursuant to any regulatory definitions.

 

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FAQ

When will FS Credit Opportunities Corp (FSCO) pay the May 2026 distribution?

The May 2026 distribution of $0.0583 per share will be paid on May 29, 2026. According to the company, the ex-date and record date are May 21, 2026, so shareholders of record by that date are eligible.

Is the FSCO May 2026 distribution covered by income?

Yes. The Fund says the monthly distribution has been fully covered by net investment income in 2026 on a tax basis. This indicates the payout was funded from reported investment income rather than return of capital, per the company.

How large is FSCO's asset base reported with the May 2026 distribution?

FSCO reported approximately $2.2 billion in assets under management. According to the company, the AUM reflects the Fund's holdings across event-driven credit, special situations, and private capital solutions.

What were FSCO's year-to-date returns through April 30, 2026?

The Fund reported an estimated total return on NAV of 2.2% and on market price of -12.7% year-to-date through April 30, 2026. According to the company, these figures are estimates and cover performance to April 30, 2026.

How might FSCO's monthly distribution change in the future?

The Fund warns monthly distributions are paid at a level rate that may be adjusted from time to time. According to the company, changes in portfolio and market conditions could affect future distribution amounts.