Stellus Capital Investment Corporation
- Market Cap (Float-Adj) (Float-adjusted market cap computed by the low-float screener — matches the screener row. May differ from the standard cap (price × all shares outstanding) reported elsewhere.)
- $254.2M
- Price
- $8.78
- % Change (Daily % change from the live per-ticker quote feed.)
- -1.46%
- Volume
- 191.2K
About
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.
Quick stats
Shares outstanding28.9M
Computed float27.7M
Float / shares95.7%
Key info
SectorFinancial Services
IndustryAsset Management
CIK (Central Index Key — the unique ID the SEC assigns to every filer. Use it to look up the company's filings on EDGAR.)0001551901
AI Summary
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Stellus Capital Investment Corporation Reports Results for its Second Fiscal Quarter Ended June 30, 2026
Stellus Capital reported fiscal Q2 net investment income of $7.53 million or $0.26 per share, down from $9.56 million or $0.34 per share in the prior year quarter. Core net investment income was $7.56 million or $0.26 per share. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.34 per share, reduced from $0.40 per share a year ago.
Net asset value per share stood at $12.80 as of June 30, 2026, slightly down from $12.82 at year-end. The total investment portfolio was valued at $968.2 million, with net assets of $367.0 million. During the quarter, the company funded $18 million of new investments and received $49 million in repayments.
Since announcing its $20 million share repurchase program in March, Stellus has repurchased 467,317 shares at an average price of $8.50 per share. In Q2 alone, the company bought back 274,343 shares at a weighted average price of $8.92 per share, which represents a discount to the current NAV.
Red flags
- Dividend reduced from $0.40 to $0.34 per share (15% cut)
- Net investment income declined 21% YoY
- Portfolio value decreased from $1,007.6M to $968.2M