SCM Dividend History & Yield
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 (in 5 days) | Jan 15, 2027 | $0.1105 | $11.05 | Declared |
| Sun, Nov 29, 2026 (in 35 days) | Dec 13, 2026 | $0.1105 | $11.05 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 (in 65 days) | Jan 12, 2027 | $0.1105 | $11.05 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 (in 95 days) | Feb 11, 2027 | $0.1105 | $11.05 | Estimated |
| Sat, Feb 27, 2027 (in 125 days) | Mar 13, 2027 | $0.1105 | $11.05 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 (in 155 days) | Apr 12, 2027 | $0.1105 | $11.05 | Estimated |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 (in 185 days) | May 12, 2027 | $0.1105 | $11.05 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 (in 215 days) | Jun 11, 2027 | $0.1105 | $11.05 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jun 27, 2027 (in 245 days) | Jul 11, 2027 | $0.1105 | $11.05 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jul 27, 2027 (in 275 days) | Aug 10, 2027 | $0.1105 | $11.05 | Estimated |
| Thu, Aug 26, 2027 (in 305 days) | Sep 9, 2027 | $0.1105 | $11.05 | Estimated |
| Sat, Sep 25, 2027 (in 335 days) | Oct 9, 2027 | $0.1105 | $11.05 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SCM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.4365 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much SCM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 905 | $6,009 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,525 | $30,045 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 9,050 | $60,090 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 19.97%. $10,000 in SCM would currently pay about $1,997 a year ($166 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SCM dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | — | $0.083 | +0.0% |
| Aug 31, 2026 | — | $0.083 | +0.0% |
| Jul 31, 2026 | — | $0.083 | -26.5% |
| Jun 30, 2026 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| May 29, 2026 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2026 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | — | $0.113 | -15.0% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $0.133 | +0.0% |
| Nov 28, 2025 | — | $0.133 | +0.0% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | — | $0.133 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | — | $0.133 | +0.0% |
| Aug 29, 2025 | — | $0.133 | +0.0% |
| Jul 31, 2025 | — | $0.133 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | — | $0.133 | +0.0% |
| May 30, 2025 | — | $0.133 | +0.0% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | — | $0.133 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | — | $0.133 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2025 | — | $0.133 | +0.0% |
| Jan 31, 2025 | — | $0.133 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $0.133 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2024 | — | $0.133 | +0.0% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | — | $0.133 | +0.0% |
SCM dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | Cut 26.5% | $0.113 | $0.083 | Paid |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Cut 15.0% | $0.133 | $0.113 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
SCM scores 95/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (elevated risk).
4 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
- Yield above 12%, far above market norms
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
- Share price down more than 30% over 1 year
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Stellus Capital Investment Corporation
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation is a business development company specializing in investments in private middle-market companies. It invests through first lien, second lien, unitranche, and mezzanine debt financing, often with a corresponding equity investment. The fund prefers to invest in US and Canada. The fund seeks to invest in companies with an EBITDA between $5 million and $50 million.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: Dec 19, 2012. 153 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SCM dividend FAQ
When is SCM's next ex-dividend date?
SCM's next ex-dividend date is Oct 30, 2026 (in 5 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1105 per share, expected on Jan 15, 2027.
How often does SCM pay dividends?
SCM pays dividends every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.083 per share with an ex-date of Sep 30, 2026.
What is SCM's dividend yield?
SCM's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 19.97%, based on $1.326 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $6.64. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.326 per share, is 19.97%.
How much does SCM pay per share?
SCM pays about $0.1105 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.326 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $132.60 a year.
Has SCM grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 3.7% a year (-16.9% over the last year). SCM did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of SCM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 19.97%, you would need about 905 shares of SCM (roughly $6,009 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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