Stellus Capital Investment Corporation Announces $0.34 First Quarter 2026 Regular Dividend, Payable Monthly in Increments of $0.1133 in February, March, and April 2026

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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.

Positive

• First-quarter regular dividend of $0.34 per share declared
• Monthly payments scheduled on Feb 13, Mar 13, Apr 15, 2026
• Shares of record set on Jan 30, Feb 27, Mar 31, 2026 for each monthly payment

Negative

• Regular dividend reduced for Q1 2026 to $0.34 per share
• Monthly amount cut to $0.1133 per share, lowering immediate cash return for shareholders
• Company cites lower interest rate environment as the reason for the reduction

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HOUSTON, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (the "Company") (NYSE: SCM) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.1133 for each of January, February, and March, totaling $0.34 per share in the aggregate for the first quarter of 2026. The regular dividend of $0.34 per share will be paid to shareholders of record in February, March, and April 2026. Robert T. Ladd, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, stated, "The reduction in our regular dividend in the first quarter reflects the lower interest rate environment."

Summary of First Quarter 2026 Regular Monthly Dividends

Declared	Ex-Dividend Date	Record Date	Payment Date	Amount per Share
1/16/2026	1/30/2026	1/30/2026	2/13/2026	$0.1133
1/16/2026	2/27/2026	2/27/2026	3/13/2026	$0.1133
1/16/2026	3/31/2026	3/31/2026	4/15/2026	$0.1133

About Stellus Capital Investment Corporation

The Company is an externally-managed, closed-end, non-diversified investment management company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Company's investment objective is to maximize the total return to its stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in private middle-market companies (typically those with $5.0 million to $50.0 million of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization)) through first lien, second lien, unitranche and mezzanine debt financing, and corresponding equity investments. The Company's investment activities are managed by its investment adviser, Stellus Capital Management. To learn more about Stellus Capital Investment Corporation, visit www.stelluscapital.com under the "Public (SCIC)" link.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements included herein may contain "forward-looking statements" which relate to future performance or financial condition. Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which change over time. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission including the final prospectus that will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.

Contacts
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation
W. Todd Huskinson, (713) 292-5414
Chief Financial Officer
thuskinson@stelluscapital.com

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SOURCE Stellus Capital Investment Corporation

FAQ

What dividend did Stellus Capital (SCM) declare for Q1 2026?

The Board declared a $0.34 total regular dividend for Q1 2026, paid as $0.1133 per share monthly.

When will SCM pay the January–March 2026 monthly dividends?

Payment dates are Feb 13, 2026, Mar 13, 2026, and Apr 15, 2026.

What are the ex-dividend and record dates for SCM's Q1 2026 dividends?

Ex-dividend and record dates are Jan 30, Feb 27, and Mar 31, 2026 for each monthly payment respectively.

Why did Stellus Capital (SCM) reduce its regular dividend for Q1 2026?

Management stated the reduction reflects the lower interest rate environment.

How much will shareholders receive per month from SCM in Q1 2026?

Shareholders will receive $0.1133 per share for each of the three monthly payments.