Dividend Information About Stellus Capital: Everything You Need To Know Before Its Ex-Dividend Date Sept 30, 2025

Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM) has announced a regular cash dividend of $0.1333 per share for its third quarter of 2025. The dividend will be paid in monthly increments, with the payment date set for Oct 15, 2025, and the ex-dividend date scheduled for Sep 30, 2025. The announcement was made on Jul 2, 2025, and follows the previous dividend of $0.1333 per share paid on Sep 15, 2025. Over the last 10 dividend periods, the average dividend per share has been approximately $0.1132, making the current dividend higher than the historical average. Investors who purchase shares on or after the ex-dividend date will not be eligible to receive this payout.

Over the past week, Stellus Capital has been active in reshaping its capital structure. The company recently priced a public offering of $50.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.25% notes due 2030. This offering serves as a reopening of its earlier $75.0 million issuance of the same notes on Apr 1st, 2025, bringing the total outstanding amount to $125.0 million. The proceeds from this latest offering are expected to be used to repay a portion of the company’s 4.875% notes due 2026. As of late, Stellus had $100.0 million in 4.875% notes outstanding, indicating a strategic move to refinance higher-cost debt with longer-term, lower-cost obligations. The closing of this transaction is anticipated on or about Sept 25, 2025, and is being managed by a consortium of underwriters led by Raymond James & Associates, Inc.

Analysts indicated that Stellus Capital has been focusing on enhancing its financial flexibility and managing its debt profile. Since the last update, the company has taken decisive steps to strengthen its balance sheet, including the recent offering of 7.25% notes. Additionally, the company is expected to distribute its monthly cash dividend of $0.1333 per share on Oct 15, 2025, to shareholders who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Sep 30, 2025. Shareholders are advised to consider the company’s recent capital-raising activities and debt refinancing plans when assessing the long-term stability and returns of their investment.

In conclusion, Stellus Capital remains focused on its investment objective of generating current income and capital appreciation through its portfolio of middle-market loans and equity investments. The upcoming dividend of $0.1333 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Sep 30, 2025, marks an important milestone for investors, as it is the last day to purchase shares and be eligible for this payout. Any purchase on or after this date will not entitle shareholders to the dividend.