Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.60
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
19.4%
Payout Ratio
1.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
SCM Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 14.9% and trend is rising.
SCM Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield19.4%
Trailing DPS$1.60
FrequencyMonthly
Payments / 12M13
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout130.9%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score1/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR5.6%
5Y CAGR6.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)14.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield19.4%
1Y Total Return-28.4%
5Y Total Return24.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)58.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,43710Y ago$21,58520Y ago$17,925
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
SCM Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (15 years of payments)
SCM Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation distributes 1.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 130.9%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 1/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
SCM does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.6% and 5-year CAGR of 6.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SCM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 19.4% dividend yield, 19.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 14.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 24.4%, with dividends contributing 58.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $21,585 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
SCM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Monthly
TTM Total$2.55
Avg/Payment$0.1273
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026Latest | $0.1133 | — | 17.57% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.1133 | — | 16.72% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.1133 | — | 15.71% | May 15, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.1133 | — | 16.72% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.1133 | — | 15.56% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.1133 | ↓ -15.0% | 12.36% | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.1333 | — | 12.62% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.1333 | — | 13.22% | Dec 15, 2025 |
SCM Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
19.4%
#3 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.7% payout
Streak
0Y
6.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
19.4%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd SCMStellus Capital Inve… | $239M | 19.4% | 1.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
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 SLRCSLR Investment Corp. | $669M | 13.4% | 96.7% | 0 | At Risk |
 PFLTPennantPark Floating… | $719M | 16.6% | 1.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $193M | 21.5% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
 CSWCCapital Southwest Co… | $1.4B | 9.6% | 1.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  HRZNHorizon Technology F… | $184M | 30.1% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 ARCCAres Capital Corpora… | $12.8B | 2.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 FSCOFS Credit Opportunit… | $979M | 16.6% | 1.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
SCM Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.68 | — | 6 | — | — | — | 6.3% |
| 2025 | $1.60 | 0.0% | 12 | $0.95 | 168.4% | 0.59x | 14.9% |
| 2024 | $1.60 | 0.0% | 12 | $1.79 | 89.4% | 1.12x | 14.9% |
| 2023 | $1.60 | 17.7% | 12 | $0.80 | 199.9% | 0.50x | 14.9% |
| 2022 | $1.36 | 29.5% | 12 | $0.74 | 183.7% | 0.54x | 12.6% |
| 2021 | $1.05 | -8.7% | 12 | $1.72 | 61.0% | 1.64x | 9.7% |
| 2020 | $1.15 | -15.4% | 6 | $1.04 | 110.6% | 0.90x | 10.7% |
| 2019 | $1.36 | 0.0% | 12 | $1.45 | 93.8% | 1.07x | 12.6% |
| 2018 | $1.36 | 0.0% | 12 | $1.64 | 82.9% | 1.21x | 12.6% |
| 2017 | $1.36 | 0.0% | 12 | $1.52 | 89.4% | 1.12x | 12.6% |
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SCM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SCM stock.
How much dividend does SCM pay per share?
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.60 per share, with a current dividend yield of +19.4%. Payments are made Monthly.
When is SCM's next ex-dividend date?
SCM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SCM typically pays dividends Monthly.
Is SCM's dividend safe?
SCM's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.7% and FCF payout ratio of +130.9%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has SCM increased its dividend?
SCM has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +6.8%.
How often does SCM pay dividends?
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation pays dividends Monthly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.60 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 14+ years from 2012 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SCM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SCM five years ago would be worth approximately $12,437 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SCM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SCM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +14.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +19.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.