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Stellus Capital Reports Q2 2026 NII Rise, NAV Increase, and Buyback

Jul 29, 2026, 5:09 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Positive mix of higher NAV, steady NII trajectory, a new SBIC license expanding low-cost capital, and an ongoing buyback typically supports a near-term re-rating. Historically, BDCs with NAV gains and active buybacks show price gains in weeks-to-months, though forward-looking guidance and macro risk can cap upside.

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Stellus Capital Investment Corporation reported preliminary Q2 2026 results with NII of $0.25–$0.27 per share and NAV per share of $12.76–$12.84 as of June 30, rising 1.8–2.4% from March 31. The company secured a license for its third SBIC, enabling additional low-cost capital, and completed a $2.4 million buyback for 274,343 shares, signaling capital returns ahead of the August results release. These factors support potential per-share appreciation if earnings and value accretion persist.

SCM reports Q2 2026 preliminary NII of $0.25–$0.27 per share.
NAV per share as of 6/30/2026: $12.76–$12.84, up ~1.8–2.4%.
Portfolio fair value: $965–$975 million; repayments ~ $49 million in Q2.
On July 14, 2026, SBA licenses SCM's third SBIC; cap: $125m equity, $250m debentures.
Share buyback: 274,343 shares at $8.88; $17.6 million remain for repurchases.

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