SCM

Over the past six months, Stellus Capital Investment Corp. (SCM) stock has experienced a significant decline, losing 40.4% over the past 12 months and 14.3% in the past month as of October 9, 2026, with the largest daily move being a -9.4% close on July 17, 2026. Key events include: on August 10, 2026, SCM reported its Q2 2026 results, leading to a +2.95% stock price increase due to stable net investment income, a 2% NAV increase, improving portfolio quality, and expected future growth from advisor integration and a new SBA license. On July 29, 2026, preliminary Q2 results were reported, causing a +5.22% stock price increase, which included lifting Q2 NAV and securing new SBA funding capacity. On July 16, 2026, SCM announced a $0.25 third-quarter 2026 regular dividend, payable monthly, which was followed by a -9.40% stock price decrease. On June 22, 2026, SCM adopted a new advisory deal after the Ridgepost acquisition, and on June 17, 2026, shareholders approved a director and advisory pact. A director bought 10,700 shares in the open market on June 25, 2026, and another director added 1,000 shares at $7.97 on September 17, 2026. In Q1 2026, stable net investment income was reported, along with a slight decrease in NAV, elevated non-accruals, and a $20 million share buyback announcement, with dividend levels expected to decrease to align with earnings.