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Stellus Capital Investment Corporation

SCM

Stellus Capital Investment Corporation is an externally managed, closed-end business development company that specializes in providing financing solutions to private lower middle-market companies in the United States.

Market cap
$204.37M-49.5%

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Earnings

Next report

Aug 12, 2026 (In 2 weeks)
Revenue estimate$24.4M
EPS estimate$0.26

Competitors

Profile

Stellus Capital Investment Corporation is an externally managed, closed-end business development company that specializes in providing financing solutions to private lower middle-market companies in the United States. The company primarily originates debt investments, including first lien, unitranche, and second lien loans, often coupled with equity co-investments to maximize total return through current income and capital appreciation.

Competitive position

A specialized lender focused on the lower middle-market niche, leveraging a deep network of financial sponsor relationships and SBIC-licensed subsidiaries for cost-effective capital.

GeographiesUnited States
Customer segmentsLower Middle-Market Companies, Private Equity Sponsors
Business modelBusiness Development Company (BDC), Investment Management, Direct Lending
SuppliersEquity shareholders, SBA-guaranteed debentures, Institutional debt providers, Investment advisory services from Stellus Capital Management
CustomersLower middle-market portfolio companies, Financial sponsors, Management teams
Listed2012
CEORobert Ladd
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Stellus Capital Investment Corporation's market cap?
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM) has a market capitalization of $204.4M and trades on NYSE.
Who are Stellus Capital Investment Corporation's competitors?
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation's key competitors include Gladstone Capital Corporation, Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Ares Capital Corporation, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Stellus Capital Investment Corporation partner with?
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation's notable partners include Stellus Capital Management, LLC, D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P..
What subsidiaries does Stellus Capital Investment Corporation have?
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation's subsidiaries include Stellus Capital SBIC, LP, Stellus Capital SBIC II, LP.
Where is Stellus Capital Investment Corporation headquartered?
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation is headquartered in United States of America. It has been publicly traded since 2012.