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SCM Stock Chart & Stats
$10.01
<$0.01(0.07%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$10.01
<$0.01(0.07%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$8.31 - $15.39
Previous CloseN/A
Volume32.17K
Average Volume (3M)178.78K
Market Cap
$244.31M
Enterprise Value$859.41M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.38M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$618.19M
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.2
Beta0.66
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.26Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield12.83%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.83
Shares Outstanding28,947,254
10 Day Avg. Volume177,383
30 Day Avg. Volume178,777
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.28
Price to Book (P/B)0.97
Price to Sales (P/S)5.37
P/FCF Ratio-14.71
Enterprise Value/Market Cap3.52
Enterprise Value/Revenue11.16
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit19.08
Enterprise Value/Ebitda25.28
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$11.00Price Target Upside9.89% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.05
Revenue Forecast (FY)$95.86M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Secured, Floating-rate PortfolioA predominantly senior‑secured, floating‑rate loan book provides durable downside protection and income resilience as rates change. Collateral and covenant structures plus floating coupons support stable interest income and lower loss severity versus unsecured credit over the medium term.
Adviser Partnership Expanding OriginationsIntegration with Ridge Post Capital materially broadens proprietary deal flow into the lower‑middle market, a structural source of durable origination. Strong sponsor relationships can reduce competition for deals, improve pricing/structuring, and sustainably increase deployable opportunities over multiple years.
Prudent Leverage And Deployment CapacityConservative regulatory leverage (~1x) combined with explicit capacity to add $75–$100M gives balance sheet flexibility to deploy capital when attractive. SBIC leverage and recycling of realized gains/non‑accrual recoveries sustainably amplify yield and support longer‑term dividend generation if credit stabilizes.
Bears Say
Elevated Non‑accrualsA meaningful non‑accrual level signals credit stress that can impair recurring income and capital. Resolution is expected to be gradual, so provisioning, slower repayments, or realized losses may persist for 12–24 months, limiting sustainable NII and constraining dividend and capital return capacity.
Inconsistent Cash‑flow GenerationMulti‑year negative operating and free cash flows followed by a recent rebound imply unreliable cash conversion. Low operating cash coverage increases sensitivity to credit events and reduces ability to fund dividends, buybacks, or absorb shocks without raising external capital or cutting distributions.
NAV Pressure From Concentrated MarkdownsQuarterly NAV decline driven by a small number of markdowns shows vulnerability to idiosyncratic credit losses. Concentrated markdowns can erode capital base and force dividend reductions or capital raises to restore buffers, undermining long‑term shareholder returns and flexibility.
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SCM FAQ
What was Stellus Capital Investment’s price range in the past 12 months?
Stellus Capital Investment lowest stock price was $8.31 and its highest was $15.39 in the past 12 months.
What is Stellus Capital Investment’s market cap?
Stellus Capital Investment’s market cap is $244.31M.
When is Stellus Capital Investment’s upcoming earnings report date?
Stellus Capital Investment’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 37 days.
How were Stellus Capital Investment’s earnings last quarter?
Stellus Capital Investment released its earnings results on May 11, 2026. The company reported $0.26 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.258 by $0.002.
Is Stellus Capital Investment overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Stellus Capital Investment’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Stellus Capital Investment pay dividends?
Stellus Capital Investment pays a Monthly dividend of $0.113 which represents an annual dividend yield of 12.83%. See more information on Stellus Capital Investment dividends here
What is Stellus Capital Investment’s EPS estimate?
Stellus Capital Investment’s EPS estimate is 0.26.
How many shares outstanding does Stellus Capital Investment have?
Stellus Capital Investment has 28,947,254 shares outstanding.
What happened to Stellus Capital Investment’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Stellus Capital Investment reported an EPS of $0.26 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.258. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.845%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Stellus Capital Investment?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SCM
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Stellus Capital Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$11.00 (9.89% Upside)
$11.00 (9.89% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
SCM Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 981.0 Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $96.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 5.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.2%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-32.35%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.38%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.03%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Stellus Capital Investment
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation operates as a Business Development Company (BDC), allocating capital to privately-held, mid-sized enterprises. The firm employs various financing structures, including senior secured (first lien), junior secured (second lien), blended (unitranche), and hybrid (mezzanine) debt, frequently complemented by an equity stake. Its geographic investment focus is primarily on opportunities within the United States and Canada. Stellus Capital targets businesses that generate annual Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) ranging from $5 million to $50 million.
SCM Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a balanced picture: operationally the company shows stable income generation, a largely secured and floating-rate portfolio, prudent leverage, a strategic adviser partnership that could materially expand origination, and an opportunistic $20 million buyback. Offsetting these positives are a quarter NAV decline driven by markdowns on two debt positions, an elevated (and slightly increased) non‑accrual level representing 9.2% of cost / 5.2% of fair value, modest realized gain activity, and management's expectation that the dividend will likely be reduced to align with sustainable NII plus realized gains. Management communicated plans and timelines to reduce non‑accruals and grow the portfolio, but near-term credit resolution and dividend sustainability remain key risks.View all SCM earnings summariesSCM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$11.00
▲(9.89% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
3.47% Insiders
0.03% Mutual Funds
5.49% Other Institutional Investors
89.66% Public Companies and
Individual Investors