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Stellus Capital Investment Corporation reports news as an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified investment management company that has elected business development company regulation under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The company invests primarily in private middle-market companies through first lien, second lien, unitranche and mezzanine debt financing, often alongside equity investments, with Stellus Capital Management serving as investment adviser.
Recurring announcements cover quarterly and annual financial results, portfolio funding and repayments, interest income from debt investments, realized and unrealized investment gains or losses, regular monthly dividend declarations, and conference-call schedules tied to financial reporting.
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE: SCM) reported fiscal Q2 2026 net investment income of $7.53 million, or $0.26 per share, versus $9.56 million, or $0.34 per share, a year earlier. Core net investment income was $7.56 million, or $0.26 per share. Total realized income was $0.29 million, or $0.01 per share, reflecting $7.24 million of net realized losses on investments, partially offset by $15.90 million of net unrealized appreciation, leading to a $16.21 million net increase in net assets from operations, or $0.56 per share.
At June 30, 2026, the investment portfolio stood at $968.2 million at fair value, with net assets of $367.0 million and NAV per share of $12.80. Stellus funded $18.0 million of new investments and received $49.2 million of repayments in the quarter. The company declared Q2 distributions totaling $0.34 per share and repurchased 274,343 shares for about $2.45 million under its up to $20.0 million share repurchase program.
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE:SCM) announced preliminary second quarter 2026 results, estimating U.S. GAAP net investment income of $0.25–$0.27 per share. During the quarter, Stellus funded approximately $18 million of investments and received about $49 million of repayments, ending with a portfolio at fair value between $965 million and $975 million.
Stellus estimates second quarter 2026 NAV per share at $12.76–$12.84, up $0.22–$0.30 (or 1.8%–2.4%) from March 31, 2026, mainly from net fair value gains and accretive share repurchases, partly offset by dividends exceeding NII. Estimated annualized return on equity exceeded 17%. Non-accrual investments comprised 5.4% of the portfolio at fair value and 8.5% at cost, with one loan returned to accrual status and no new non-accruals.
On July 14, 2026, Stellus received an SBA license for its third SBIC, permitting up to $125 million of equity and $250 million of SBA-guaranteed debentures, subject to a $475 million family limit. In the quarter, Stellus repurchased 274,343 shares for about $2.4 million (average $8.88), leaving roughly $17.6 million available under its $20 million program, expected to run until the earlier of March 2, 2027 or full authorization use. Stellus plans to release full Q2 2026 results on August 10, 2026 and host a conference call on August 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CT.
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE: SCM) declared a total regular dividend of $0.25 per share for the third quarter of 2026, to be paid as three monthly dividends of $0.0833 per share. Ex-dividend and record dates are July 31, August 31, and September 30, 2026, with corresponding payment dates of August 14, September 15, and October 15, 2026.
Ridgepost Capital (NYSE:RPC)-backed Stellus Capital Management announced the final close of Stellus Credit Fund IV, reaching its fundraising target with approximately $1.5 billion of investable capital. The fund closed on April 1, 2026 and has already invested in 44 portfolio companies.
SCF IV targets privately originated credit opportunities across diverse industries in the US and Canada and attracted commitments from a broad base of global institutional and high-net-worth investors. Stellus has a definitive agreement to be acquired by Ridgepost Capital, with closing expected in mid-2026.
Stellus Capital Investment (NYSE:SCM) reported Q1 2026 U.S. GAAP net investment income of $7.5 million, or $0.26 per share, core net investment income of $7.9 million, or $0.27 per share, and total realized income of $8.25 million, or $0.29 per share.
The portfolio totaled $990 million at fair value with 116 portfolio companies and a 9.0% weighted average yield on debt and income-producing investments. Net asset value was $363.0 million, or $12.54 per share. Stellus declared Q1 2026 distributions of $0.34 per share and has paid $339 million, or $18.49 per share, since inception.
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE: SCM) will release first-quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2026 after market close on May 11, 2026. A conference call to discuss results is scheduled for May 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM CT, led by CEO Robert T. Ladd and CFO W. Todd Huskinson.
Participants may join by phone or live webcast; a phone replay is available through May 20, 2026 and a webcast replay will remain on the company website for about 90 days.
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE: SCM) declared a regular $0.34 per share dividend for Q2 2026, payable as three monthly installments of $0.1133 each.
Payments are scheduled to shareholders of record on 4/30/2026, 5/29/2026 and 6/30/2026, with payment dates of 5/15/2026, 6/15/2026 and 7/15/2026 respectively.
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE:SCM) reported results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. Q4 net investment income was $8.4 million, or $0.29 per share; total portfolio fair value was $1.01 billion; NAV/sh was $12.82. The company said investors have received $333 million in distributions ($18.27/sh) since inception. The Credit Facility committed capacity is $335.0 million and outstanding borrowings were $236.6 million as of December 31, 2025. The company prepaid $50.0 million of 4.875% notes due 2026.
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE: SCM) will release its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 financial results on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 after market close. Management will discuss results on a conference call on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM CT.
Conference access: dial 888-506-0062 with passcode 401700, or join the live webcast via the Public Company (SCIC) Events page at www.stelluscapital.com. A phone replay is available through March 20, 2026 and a web replay will remain for ~90 days.
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE: SCM) announced a first-quarter 2026 regular dividend of $0.34 per share, payable monthly as $0.1133 per share in February, March, and April 2026.
The Board declared the monthly dividends on Jan 16, 2026 with payment dates of Feb 13, 2026, Mar 13, 2026, and Apr 15, 2026. The company said the reduction in the regular dividend for the quarter reflects the lower interest rate environment.