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16 Mar 2026, 17:08 UTC · 32w ago
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SCM is facing a systemic deterioration in its fundamentals, marked by a dividend cut, a sharp swing to a net loss in Q4 2025, and eroding book value. The stock is in a freefall, and the current yield likely reflects a high risk of further impairment rather than a value opportunity.
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Stellus Capital Investment Corp (SCM) reduced its monthly dividend from $0.1333 to $0.1133 in January 2026.
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SCM reported a net loss of $21.8 million in Q4 2025, a sharp reversal from previous quarterly NII of roughly $15 million.
So whatA sudden swing to a deep loss suggests significant portfolio impairments or write-downs, threatening the stability of future distributions.
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SCM reduced its monthly dividend to $0.1133 in January 2026 following a Q4 2025 net loss of $21.8 million and a decline in NAV per share to $13.09.
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More negative than 98% of claims this week
SCM's NAV per share declined from $14.45 at year-end 2024 to approximately $13.09 at year-end 2025.
More negative than 91% of claims this week
Fed rate cuts have reduced the Fed funds rate to 3.75%, compressing the floating-rate interest spreads SCM earns on its loans.
More negative than 87% of claims this week
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The company cut its dividend, reported a sharp Q4 net loss, saw a decline in NAV per share, and experienced a significant stock price drop.
More negative than 87% of ticker scores this week
The company reduced its distribution in Q1 2026, signaling financial pressure.
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Price is moving against the score
$11.03 vs $10.09 close before publication (Mar 13) · not market-adjusted
FSK chart →−20.2%
Price agrees with the score
$7.00 vs $8.77 close before publication (Mar 13) · not market-adjusted
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