Stellus Capital Investment Stock Forecast, Price & News

Stellus Capital Investment (NYSE:SCM) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stellus Capital Investment a buy right now?

2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Stellus Capital Investment in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" Stellus Capital Investment stock.
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How has Stellus Capital Investment's stock price been impacted by Coronavirus?

Stellus Capital Investment's stock was trading at $10.42 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, SCM shares have increased by 24.6% and is now trading at $12.98.
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Are investors shorting Stellus Capital Investment?

Stellus Capital Investment saw a increase in short interest in the month of October. As of October 29th, there was short interest totaling 106,100 shares, an increase of 21.4% from the October 14th total of 87,400 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 61,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.7 days. Approximately 0.6% of the company's stock are sold short.
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When is Stellus Capital Investment's next earnings date?

Stellus Capital Investment is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, March 3rd 2022.
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How were Stellus Capital Investment's earnings last quarter?

Stellus Capital Investment Co. (NYSE:SCM) announced its earnings results on Thursday, October, 28th. The investment management company reported $0.31 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.30 by $0.01. The investment management company earned $17.03 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $16.31 million. Stellus Capital Investment had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.10% and a net margin of 67.27%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.29 earnings per share.
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How often does Stellus Capital Investment pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Stellus Capital Investment?

Stellus Capital Investment declared a monthly dividend on Wednesday, November 10th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 31st will be given a dividend of $0.02 per share on Friday, April 15th. This represents a $0.24 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.85%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 30th.
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Is Stellus Capital Investment a good dividend stock?

Stellus Capital Investment pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 8.37%. SCM has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. Stellus Capital Investment does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Stellus Capital Investment is 54.37%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on EPS estimates, Stellus Capital Investment will have a dividend payout ratio of 94.12% in the coming year. This indicates that Stellus Capital Investment may not be able to sustain their current dividend.
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What price target have analysts set for SCM?

2 brokers have issued 12-month price targets for Stellus Capital Investment's stock. Their forecasts range from $15.00 to $15.50. On average, they expect Stellus Capital Investment's stock price to reach $15.25 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 17.5% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Stellus Capital Investment's key executives?

Stellus Capital Investment's management team includes the following people:

• Rob Thomsen Ladd, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
• W. Todd Huskinson, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary & Treasurer

Who are some of Stellus Capital Investment's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Stellus Capital Investment include BlackRock (BLK), Bank of New York Mellon (BK), T. Rowe Price Group (TROW), State Street (STT), Ameriprise Financial (AMP), Northern Trust (NTRS), Franklin Resources (BEN), Invesco (IVZ), Ares Capital (ARCC), SEI Investments (SEIC), Affiliated Managers Group (AMG), Cohen & Steers (CNS), Prospect Capital (PSEC), Main Street Capital (MAIN) and Golub Capital BDC (GBDC).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Stellus Capital Investment own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Stellus Capital Investment investors own include AT&T (T), Ares Capital (ARCC), Energy Transfer (ET), Hercules Capital (HTGC), Main Street Capital (MAIN), New Residential Investment (NRZ), Annaly Capital Management (NLY), Prospect Capital (PSEC), Newtek Business Services (NEWT) and Oxford Lane Capital (OXLC).

What is Stellus Capital Investment's stock symbol?

Stellus Capital Investment trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "SCM."

Who are Stellus Capital Investment's major shareholders?

Stellus Capital Investment's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Ares Management LLC (4.36%), Confluence Investment Management LLC (1.79%), Cliffwater LLC (1.26%), Raymond James & Associates (1.06%), BlackRock Inc. (0.68%) and Gables Capital Management Inc. (0.58%). Company insiders that own Stellus Capital Investment stock include Bruce R Bilger, Dean D'angelo, J Tim Arnoult, Joshua T Davis and Robert T Ladd.
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Which institutional investors are selling Stellus Capital Investment stock?

SCM stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership, Royal Bank of Canada, Morgan Stanley, Advisory Research Inc., Raymond James & Associates, Advisor Group Holdings Inc., Gables Capital Management Inc., and Virtus ETF Advisers LLC.
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Which institutional investors are buying Stellus Capital Investment stock?

SCM stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including RMB Capital Management LLC, U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors LLC, BlackRock Inc., Two Sigma Advisers LP, Ares Management LLC, Cliffwater LLC, Two Sigma Investments LP, and Evolution Wealth Advisors LLC. Company insiders that have bought Stellus Capital Investment stock in the last two years include Bruce R Bilger, Dean D'angelo, J Tim Arnoult, Joshua T Davis, and Robert T Ladd.
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How do I buy shares of Stellus Capital Investment?

Shares of SCM can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Stellus Capital Investment's stock price today?

One share of SCM stock can currently be purchased for approximately $12.98.

How much money does Stellus Capital Investment make?

Stellus Capital Investment has a market capitalization of $252.93 million and generates $56.66 million in revenue each year. The investment management company earns $20.19 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.06 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Stellus Capital Investment have?

Stellus Capital Investment employs 2 workers across the globe.

What is Stellus Capital Investment's official website?

The official website for Stellus Capital Investment is www.stelluscapital.com.

Where are Stellus Capital Investment's headquarters?

Stellus Capital Investment is headquartered at 4400 POST OAK PARKWAY SUITE 2200, HOUSTON TX, 77027.

How can I contact Stellus Capital Investment?

Stellus Capital Investment's mailing address is 4400 POST OAK PARKWAY SUITE 2200, HOUSTON TX, 77027. The investment management company can be reached via phone at (713) 292-5400.