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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$6.80 - $13.55
Previous CloseN/A
Volume788.00
Average Volume (3M)118.58K
Market Cap
$198.51M
Enterprise Value$704.05M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$5.14M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$599.42M
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.6
Beta0.85
Next Earnings
Nov 11, 2026EPS Estimate
0.26Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield19.47%
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 Cap3.55
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 stronger position in borrower capital structures, while floating-rate pricing can help portfolio income adjust with short-term rates. Broad exposure across 116 companies also reduces reliance on any single investment, supporting portfolio resilience.
Expanded Origination NetworkIntegration with Ridgepost and access to a broad sponsor network could strengthen Stellus’s origination funnel and improve access to new transactions. Over time, more consistent sourcing can support portfolio renewal, investment growth, and better diversification.
SBIC Financing CapacityThe additional SBIC capacity gives Stellus access to longer-term, SBA-guaranteed funding that can support portfolio expansion. Management estimates the changes could add up to approximately $100 million of investments, creating a meaningful growth avenue.
Bears Say
Elevated LeveragePersistent leverage means Stellus relies materially on borrowed capital, increasing sensitivity to credit losses, funding costs, and portfolio volatility. It also limits balance-sheet flexibility and can constrain the company’s ability to absorb weaker investment performance.
Elevated Credit UnderperformanceNonaccruals and a large share of loans below plan indicate meaningful credit stress within the portfolio. Remediation or disposition may reduce future income and require management resources, while adverse outcomes could pressure NAV and overall investment returns.
Weak Cash ConversionRepeated negative operating and free cash flow suggests reported earnings have not consistently converted into cash. That weakens confidence in earnings quality, may reduce internally generated financial flexibility, and makes sustained cash distributions more dependent on portfolio and financing activity.
Stellus Capital News
SCM FAQ
What was Stellus Capital’s price range in the past 12 months?
Stellus Capital lowest stock price was $6.80 and its highest was $13.55 in the past 12 months.
What is Stellus Capital’s market cap?
Stellus Capital’s market cap is $198.51M.
When is Stellus Capital’s upcoming earnings report date?
Stellus Capital’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 11, 2026 which is in 21 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 19.47%. 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 62%
Sector Average 62%
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 ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.2%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-35.59%
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
0.26% Other Institutional Investors
95.02% Public Companies and
Individual Investors