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Stellus Capital Investment Corporation
$8.68
-3.1%Stellus Capital Investment Corporation is a business development company specializing in investments in private middle-market companies. It invests through first lien, second lien, unitranche, and mezzanine debt financing, often with a corresponding equity investment. The fund prefers to invest in US and Canada. The fund seeks to invest in companies with an EBITDA between $5 million and $50 million.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotStellus Capital Investment Corporation Dividend History
SCM Dividend Payment History
Total Payments
50
Latest Dividend
$0.1130
Annual Amount
$1.6129
Frequency
Monthly
| Declaration | Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adjusted | Frequency | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 14, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | $0.1130 | $0.1130 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Apr 14, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | $0.1130 | $0.1130 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Apr 14, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | $0.1130 | $0.1130 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jan 16, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | $0.1130 | $0.1130 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jan 16, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | $0.1130 | $0.1130 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jan 16, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 | $0.1130 | $0.1130 | Monthly | -15.04% |
Oct 8, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Oct 8, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Oct 8, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jul 2, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jul 2, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jul 2, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Apr 7, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Apr 7, 2025 | May 30, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Apr 7, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jan 9, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jan 9, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 14, 2025 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Oct 10, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Oct 10, 2024 | Nov 29, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Oct 10, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jul 10, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jul 10, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jul 10, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Apr 3, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Apr 3, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Apr 3, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jan 15, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Oct 5, 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Oct 5, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Oct 5, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jul 14, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | Oct 13, 2023 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jul 14, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jul 14, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Apr 19, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Jul 14, 2023 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Apr 19, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Apr 19, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jan 11, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Apr 14, 2023 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jan 11, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jan 11, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Feb 15, 2023 | $0.1330 | $0.1330 | Monthly | +17.70% |
Oct 4, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 | Dec 29, 2022 | $0.1130 | $0.1130 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Oct 4, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 | $0.1130 | $0.1130 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Oct 4, 2022 | Oct 31, 2022 | Nov 15, 2022 | $0.1130 | $0.1130 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jul 13, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Oct 14, 2022 | $0.1130 | $0.1130 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jul 13, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | Sep 15, 2022 | $0.1130 | $0.1130 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jul 13, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 | $0.1130 | $0.1130 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Apr 19, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Jul 15, 2022 | $0.1130 | $0.1130 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Apr 19, 2022 | May 27, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | $0.1130 | $0.1130 | Monthly | - |
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation Payout Ratio Analysis
Dividend Sustainability Analysis
Payout Ratio
Conservative payout with excellent safety margin. Company retains significant earnings for growth, acquisitions, or building cash reserves. Dividend is highly sustainable.
FCF Payout Ratio
Negative free cash flow while paying dividends is a major red flag. Company burning cash and cannot sustain dividend without external financing.
Dividend Growth
Significant dividend reduction signals serious challenges. Company prioritizing financial stability over shareholder returns. High risk of further cuts.
Sustainability
Dividend sustainability questionable. Monitor closely for signs of stress. Consider whether yield justifies the risk.
Key Insight
Recent dividend cut signals distress: Management forced to reduce payout, indicating financial pressure. Evaluate whether business challenges are temporary or structural before reinvesting.
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