Stellus Capital Investment Corp Stock News

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 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, an...

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, Mar...

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, Mar...

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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.