Stellus Capital Investment Corp.
- SCM · NYSE
- Houston, TX
- CIK 0001551901
Updated from SEC filings through
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Executives
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Robert T. Ladd President and CEO 4, 2026-03-17 - W. Todd Huskinson CFO and CCO 4, 2026-03-17
What leadership is saying
“I am pleased to report operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, including a preliminary estimate of U.S. GAAP net investment income of between $0.25 and $0.27 per share. During the quarter, we funded approximately $18 million of investments and received approximately $49 million of repayments, resulting in a total portfolio between $965 million and $975 million at fair value”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed July 29, 2026
Stellus Capital Investment Corp is a U.S. public company, headquartered in Houston, TX. It trades as SCM on NYSE. Revenue was $97.8M in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, -2.1% from the year before. Robert T. Ladd is President and CEO.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $97.8M 10-K, 2026-03-11 | $99.9M 10-K, 2026-03-11 | $102M 10-K, 2026-03-11 | $73.0M 10-K, 2025-03-04 | $61.5M 10-K, 2024-03-04 |
| Operating income | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file |
| SG&A | $2.1M 10-K, 2026-03-11 | $1.9M 10-K, 2026-03-11 | $1.9M 10-K, 2026-03-11 | $1.8M 10-K, 2025-03-04 | $1.8M 10-K, 2024-03-04 |
| Net income | $27.0M 10-K, 2026-03-11 | $45.8M 10-K, 2026-03-11 | $17.5M 10-K, 2026-03-11 | $14.5M 10-K, 2025-03-04 | $33.6M 10-K, 2024-03-04 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Robert T. Ladd | President and CEO | 4, 2026-03-17 |
| W. Todd Huskinson | CFO and CCO | 4, 2026-03-17 |
| Bruce R. Bilger | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-16 |
| Dean D’Angelo | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-16 |
| J. Tim Arnoult | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-16 |
| William C. Repko | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-16 |
What Stellus Capital Investment Corp does
Except as otherwise indicated, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” and the “Company” refer to Stellus Capital Investment Corporation; and “Stellus Capital Management,” the “Advisor” or the “Administrator” refer to our investment adviser and administrator, Stellus Capital Management, LLC.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 28.2 million (as of November 9, 2026) | 10-Q, November 9, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $372M (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K, March 11, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 1 (period ending September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, November 9, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting June 16, 2026 (filed April 16, 2026) | DEF 14A, April 16, 2026 |
| Auditor | Deloitte & Touche LLP (Houston, Texas) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2026 | J. Tim Arnoult Director | Buy | 1,000 | $8K | Form 4, September 17, 2026 |
| June 23, 2026 | J. Tim Arnoult Director | Buy | 10,700 | $97K | Form 4, June 25, 2026 |
| March 16, 2026 | Robert T. Ladd President and CEO | Buy | 36,700 | $319K | Form 4, March 17, 2026 |
| March 13, 2026 | Bruce R. Bilger Director | Buy | 45,490 | $397K | Form 4, March 17, 2026 |
| March 13, 2026 | W. Todd Huskinson CFO and CCO | Buy | 5,700 | $50K | Form 4, March 17, 2026 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-07-29
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-06-22
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- 8-K filed 2026-06-17
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-02-05
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2025-11-24
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2025-09-26
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- 8-K filed 2025-09-15
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- 8-K filed 2025-09-10
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- 8-K filed 2025-08-28
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2025-06-20
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
Frequently asked questions about Stellus Capital Investment Corp
- What does Stellus Capital Investment Corp do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "Except as otherwise indicated, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” and the “Company” refer to Stellus Capital Investment Corporation; and “Stellus Capital Management,” the “Advisor” or the “Administrator” refer to our investment adviser and administrator, Stellus Capital Management, LLC."
- What is Stellus Capital Investment Corp's revenue?
- $97.8M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed March 11, 2026.
- Is Stellus Capital Investment Corp profitable?
- Stellus Capital Investment Corp reported net income of $27.0M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- Who is the CEO of Stellus Capital Investment Corp?
- Robert T. Ladd, President and CEO, as named in a 4 filed March 17, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Stellus Capital Investment Corp?
- W. Todd Huskinson, CFO and CCO, as named in a 4 filed March 17, 2026.
- Where is Stellus Capital Investment Corp headquartered?
- Houston, TX.
- What is Stellus Capital Investment Corp's stock ticker?
- SCM on NYSE.
- What is Stellus Capital Investment Corp's website?
- stelluscapital.com.
- When does Stellus Capital Investment Corp report earnings next?
- November 9, 2026 at 16:30. Source: pg_future_events.
- Is Stellus Capital Investment Corp a public company?
- Yes. Stellus Capital Investment Corp files with the SEC under CIK 0001551901 and trades as SCM.
- Who audits Stellus Capital Investment Corp?
- Deloitte & Touche LLP, Houston, Texas, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Stellus Capital Investment Corp are outstanding?
- 28.2 million shares as of November 9, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 9, 2026.
- What is Stellus Capital Investment Corp's public float?
- $372M as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed March 11, 2026.
- How many business segments does Stellus Capital Investment Corp report?
- 1 reportable segment for the period ending September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 9, 2026.
- When is Stellus Capital Investment Corp's annual shareholder meeting?
- June 16, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed April 16, 2026.
- Have Stellus Capital Investment Corp insiders traded stock recently?
- Since March 13, 2026, officers and directors reported 0 open-market sales and 5 purchases worth about $871K on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: J. Tim Arnoult (Director) bought 1,000 shares on September 16, 2026.