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SCM Stock Chart & Stats
$8.64
$0.16(2.28%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$8.64
$0.16(2.28%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$6.83 - $13.55
Previous CloseN/A
Volume788.00
Average Volume (3M)118.58K
Market Cap
$201.07M
Enterprise Value$704.05M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$5.14M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$599.42M
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.9
Beta0.85
Next Earnings
Nov 11, 2026EPS Estimate
0.26Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield18.83%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.03
Shares Outstanding28,479,937
10 Day Avg. Volume111,093
30 Day Avg. Volume118,581
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 Cap3.50
Enterprise Value/Revenue8.86
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit14.79
Enterprise Value/Ebitda17.50
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$8.00Price Target Upside-7.41% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.04
Revenue Forecast (FY)$91.93M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Secured, Floating-Rate PortfolioThe secured structure provides a defined claim on borrower assets, while floating-rate pricing can help preserve investment income as rates and spreads change. Broad exposure across 116 companies also supports diversification and creates a durable foundation for recurring portfolio returns.
Expanded Origination NetworkJoining Ridgepost gives Stellus access to a substantially broader sponsor network and a larger origination funnel. Over time, these relationships could improve sourcing consistency, support portfolio growth, and strengthen the company’s ability to select transactions across the middle market.
SBIC Financing CapacityThe additional SBIC capacity creates a structural funding avenue for expanding investments with long-term SBA-guaranteed debentures. If deployed effectively, the potential portfolio increase could broaden earning assets and support growth beyond the current investment base over several quarters.
Bears Say
Elevated Credit WeaknessHigh nonaccrual exposure and a large share of loans below plan indicate meaningful portfolio-quality pressure. These assets may require remediation, restructuring, or disposition, which can reduce investment income, increase valuation volatility, and constrain the durability of net asset value.
Persistent LeveragePersistent reliance on borrowed capital limits financial flexibility and increases sensitivity to credit losses, funding costs, and portfolio valuation changes. Leverage can amplify returns when investments perform well, but it also leaves less balance-sheet capacity to absorb sustained underperformance.
Weak Cash ConversionRepeated negative operating and free cash flow suggest that reported profitability has not consistently translated into cash generation. If this pattern persists, Stellus may have less internally generated capacity to fund investments, support distributions, or manage periods of weaker portfolio repayments.
Stellus Capital News
SCM FAQ
What was Stellus Capital’s price range in the past 12 months?
Stellus Capital lowest stock price was $6.83 and its highest was $13.55 in the past 12 months.
What is Stellus Capital’s market cap?
Stellus Capital’s market cap is $201.07M.
When is Stellus Capital’s upcoming earnings report date?
Stellus Capital’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 11, 2026 which is in 22 days.
How were Stellus Capital’s earnings last quarter?
Stellus Capital released its earnings results on Aug 10, 2026. The company reported $0.26 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Stellus Capital overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Stellus Capital’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Stellus Capital pay dividends?
Stellus Capital pays a Monthly dividend of $0.083 which represents an annual dividend yield of 18.83%. See more information on Stellus Capital dividends here
What is Stellus Capital’s EPS estimate?
Stellus Capital’s EPS estimate is 0.26.
How many shares outstanding does Stellus Capital have?
Stellus Capital has 28,479,937 shares outstanding.
What happened to Stellus Capital’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Stellus Capital reported an EPS of $0.26 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.893%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Stellus Capital?
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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$8.00 (-7.41% Downside)
$8.00 (-7.41% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
SCM Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 981.0 Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $8.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 3.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.1%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-32.08%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.05%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-5.09%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Stellus Capital
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 Company Deck
SCM Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a cautiously optimistic picture: solid and stable core NII ($0.26/share), a sequential NAV increase (+2%), strategic growth catalysts (adviser integration with Ridgepost, third SBIC license, and an active $20M buyback program), and a clear plan to align dividends with NII. Offsetting these positives are manageable but meaningful credit and portfolio-quality challenges — elevated nonaccruals and ~26% of loans below plan — along with recent net portfolio contraction as repayments outpaced new originations. Management emphasizes active remediation of underperformers and improving origination pipeline, suggesting upside over time but with near-term headwinds.View all SCM earnings summariesSCM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$8.00
▼(-7.41% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Oaktree Specialty Lending
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Pennantpark Investment
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BlackRock TCP Capital
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Crescent Capital BDC
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CION Investment Corp
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Ownership Overview
3.53% Insiders
0.03% Mutual Funds
0.25% Other Institutional Investors
95.03% Public Companies and
Individual Investors