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.
IPO Year: 2012
Exchange: NYSE
Website: stelluscapital.com/public-investors/investment-corp
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13/2024 | $12.50 → $13.25 | Sell → Neutral | B. Riley Securities |
| 1/8/2024 | $13.00 | Neutral → Sell | B. Riley Securities |
| 8/14/2023 | $15.00 | Outperform → Perform | Oppenheimer |
| 6/16/2023 | $14.00 | Neutral | B. Riley Securities |
| 3/2/2023 | Outperform → Mkt Perform | Raymond James | |
| 10/5/2022 | $11.00 | Neutral | Janney |
| 11/1/2021 | $15.00 | Perform → Outperform | Oppenheimer |
| 11/1/2021 | $15.00 → $15.50 | Outperform | Raymond James |
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Firm Hits Fundraising Target with Approximately $1.5 Billion of Investable Capital1HOUSTON, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Capital Management, LLC ("Stellus" or the "Firm"), a leader in lower middle market direct lending, today announced the final close of Stellus Credit Fund IV ("SCF IV" or the "Fund"). The Firm met its fundraising target with approximately $1.5 billion of investable capital. SCF IV, the successor to Stellus Credit Fund III, closed on April 1, 2026, and has already invested in 44 portfolio companies. Similar to its predecessor funds, SCF IV is focused on
HOUSTON, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE:SCM) ("Stellus", "we", or the "Company") today announced financial results for its fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026. Robert T. Ladd, Chief Executive Officer of Stellus, stated, "I am pleased to report solid operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, in which we earned U.S. GAAP net investment income of $0.26 per share, core net investment income of $0.27 per share and net realized income of $0.29 per share. During the quarter, we funded $28 million of investments and received $42 m
HOUSTON, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE:SCM) will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 on Monday, May 11, 2026, after the close of the stock market. Stellus Capital Investment Corporation will host a conference call to discuss these results on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM, Central Time. The conference call will be led by Robert T. Ladd, Chief Executive Officer, and W. Todd Huskinson, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary.Conference Call DetailsVia Phone: Dial
HOUSTON, April 14, 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 April, May, and June, totaling $0.34 per share in the aggregate for the second quarter of 2026. The regular dividend of $0.34 per share will be paid to shareholders of record in May, June, and July 2026. Summary of Second Quarter 2026 Regular Monthly DividendsDeclared Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Amount per Share 4/14/20264/30/20264/30
HOUSTON, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE:SCM) ("Stellus", "we", or the "Company") today announced financial results for its fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. Robert T. Ladd, Chief Executive Officer of Stellus, stated, "I am pleased to report solid operating results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, in which we earned both U.S. GAAP net and core investment income of $0.29 per share and net realized income of $0.48 per share. During the quarter, we funded $52 million of investments and received $54 million of repaym
HOUSTON, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE:SCM) will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025 on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 after the close of the stock market. Stellus Capital Investment Corporation will host a conference call to discuss these results on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM, Central Time. The conference call will be led by Robert T. Ladd, Chief Executive Officer, and W. Todd Huskinson, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary.Conference Call D
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."
HOUSTON, Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE:SCM) ("Stellus", "we", or the "Company") today announced financial results for its fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2025. Robert T. Ladd, Chief Executive Officer of Stellus, stated, "I am pleased to report solid operating results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, in which we earned U.S. GAAP net investment income of $0.32 per share, core net investment income of $0.34 per share and net realized income of $0.42 per share. During the quarter, we funded $64 million of investments and rec
HOUSTON, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE:SCM) will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025 on Monday, November 10, 2025, after the close of the stock market. Stellus Capital Investment Corporation will host a conference call to discuss these results on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM, Central Time. The conference call will be led by Robert T. Ladd, Chief Executive Officer, and W. Todd Huskinson, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary. Conference Call Det
HOUSTON, Oct. 8, 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 October, November, and December, totaling $0.40 per share in the aggregate for the fourth quarter of 2025. The regular dividend of $0.40 per share will be paid to shareholders of record in November and December 2025, and January 2026. Summary of Fourth Quarter 2025 Regular Monthly Dividends Declared Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Amount per Share 10/08/2025 10/31/2025 10/3
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B. Riley Securities upgraded Stellus Capital from Sell to Neutral and set a new price target of $13.25 from $12.50 previously
B. Riley Securities downgraded Stellus Capital from Neutral to Sell and set a new price target of $13.00
Oppenheimer downgraded Stellus Capital from Outperform to Perform and set a new price target of $15.00
B. Riley Securities initiated coverage of Stellus Capital with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $14.00
Raymond James downgraded Stellus Capital from Outperform to Mkt Perform
Janney initiated coverage of Stellus Capital with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $11.00
Oppenheimer upgraded Stellus Cap Investment from Perform to Outperform and set a new price target of $15.00
Raymond James reiterated coverage of Stellus Cap Investment with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $15.50 from $15.00 previously
Raymond James reiterated coverage of Stellus Capital Investment with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $14.00 from $12.00 previously
Raymond James reiterated coverage of Stellus Capital Inv with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $14.00 from $12.00 previously
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Stellus Capital Management, LLC ("Stellus") today announced the hiring of Zachary Roberson as Vice President, Director of High-Net-Worth Investor Relations. Mr. Roberson's primary responsibilities will entail servicing existing LP relationships, fundraising, and executing across all channels of Private Wealth, including Wirehouses, Independent Broker-Dealers, RIAs, Family Offices, Fintech Platforms, and Custodians. "We are pleased to welcome Zack to Stellus," said Ryan Hughes, Managing Director, Head of Investor Relations at Stellus. "With his strong experience in raising capital and client coverage capacities across both traditional and alternative investments, Zack is an excellent add
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HOUSTON, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE:SCM) ("Stellus", "we", or the "Company") today announced financial results for its fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026. Robert T. Ladd, Chief Executive Officer of Stellus, stated, "I am pleased to report solid operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, in which we earned U.S. GAAP net investment income of $0.26 per share, core net investment income of $0.27 per share and net realized income of $0.29 per share. During the quarter, we funded $28 million of investments and received $42 m
HOUSTON, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE:SCM) will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 on Monday, May 11, 2026, after the close of the stock market. Stellus Capital Investment Corporation will host a conference call to discuss these results on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM, Central Time. The conference call will be led by Robert T. Ladd, Chief Executive Officer, and W. Todd Huskinson, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary.Conference Call DetailsVia Phone: Dial
HOUSTON, April 14, 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 April, May, and June, totaling $0.34 per share in the aggregate for the second quarter of 2026. The regular dividend of $0.34 per share will be paid to shareholders of record in May, June, and July 2026. Summary of Second Quarter 2026 Regular Monthly DividendsDeclared Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Amount per Share 4/14/20264/30/20264/30
HOUSTON, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE:SCM) ("Stellus", "we", or the "Company") today announced financial results for its fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. Robert T. Ladd, Chief Executive Officer of Stellus, stated, "I am pleased to report solid operating results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, in which we earned both U.S. GAAP net and core investment income of $0.29 per share and net realized income of $0.48 per share. During the quarter, we funded $52 million of investments and received $54 million of repaym
HOUSTON, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE:SCM) will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025 on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 after the close of the stock market. Stellus Capital Investment Corporation will host a conference call to discuss these results on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM, Central Time. The conference call will be led by Robert T. Ladd, Chief Executive Officer, and W. Todd Huskinson, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary.Conference Call D
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."
HOUSTON, Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE:SCM) ("Stellus", "we", or the "Company") today announced financial results for its fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2025. Robert T. Ladd, Chief Executive Officer of Stellus, stated, "I am pleased to report solid operating results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, in which we earned U.S. GAAP net investment income of $0.32 per share, core net investment income of $0.34 per share and net realized income of $0.42 per share. During the quarter, we funded $64 million of investments and rec
HOUSTON, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE:SCM) will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025 on Monday, November 10, 2025, after the close of the stock market. Stellus Capital Investment Corporation will host a conference call to discuss these results on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM, Central Time. The conference call will be led by Robert T. Ladd, Chief Executive Officer, and W. Todd Huskinson, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary. Conference Call Det
HOUSTON, Oct. 8, 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 October, November, and December, totaling $0.40 per share in the aggregate for the fourth quarter of 2025. The regular dividend of $0.40 per share will be paid to shareholders of record in November and December 2025, and January 2026. Summary of Fourth Quarter 2025 Regular Monthly Dividends Declared Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Amount per Share 10/08/2025 10/31/2025 10/3
HOUSTON, Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE:SCM) ("Stellus", "we", or the "Company") today announced financial results for its fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2025. Robert T. Ladd, Chief Executive Officer of Stellus, stated, "I am pleased to report solid operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, in which we earned U.S. GAAP net investment income of $0.34 per share and core net investment income of $0.35 per share. During the quarter, we funded $23 million of investments and received $32 million of repayments, resulting in a tot