SCM is Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (Financial Services). Trading at $8.78. Current dividend yield: 15.71%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.38 |
| Current yield | 15.71% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Aug 31, 2026(5 days ago) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.0833 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 12.19% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 24.63% |
| Payout ratio | 144% |
| Market cap | $250M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | $0.0833 |
| 2026-08-31 | $0.0833 |
| 2026-07-31 | $0.0833 |
| 2026-06-30 | $0.1133 |
| 2026-05-29 | $0.1133 |
| 2026-04-30 | $0.1133 |
| 2026-03-31 | $0.1133 |
| 2026-02-27 | $0.1133 |
About SCM
Stellus Capital Investment Corp is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. Its objective is to maximize the total return to its stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation. It invests in private middle-market companies through first lien, second lien, and unsecured debt financing, often with a corresponding equity investment. The company invests in various sectors, such as business services, energy, general industrial, government services, healthcare, software, and specialty finance. The business activity of the firm functions throughout the United States, and it generates revenue in the form of interest income on debt investments, capital gains, and distributions.
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Frequently asked
What is SCM's dividend yield?
SCM (Stellus Capital Investment Corporation) currently has a dividend yield of 15.71%, which works out to about $1.38 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is SCM's next ex-dividend date?
SCM's next ex-dividend date is Aug 31, 2026 (5 days ago). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did SCM last pay a dividend?
SCM's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 14, 2026.
How often does SCM pay dividends?
SCM pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is SCM growing its dividend?
SCM has been growing its dividend at a 24.63% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-05. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.