Monthly-Paid Dividends: 21 Ideal 'Safer' October Dogs To Buy

October's top ten monthly-pay dividend equities offer forecasted net gains from 28.06% to 89.66% by 2027, with an average gain of 50.94%. Banco BBVA Argentina (BBAR) and Banco Macro (BMA) lead the MoPay group, with analyst targets implying the highest total returns and significant price upsides. Yield-based MoPay stock selection proved 70–80% accurate versus analyst upside forecasts, favoring financial and real estate sectors for both yield and price appreciation.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 22, 2026

Stellus Capital Investment Corporation Announces $0.25 Fourth Quarter 2026 Regular Dividend, Payable Monthly in Increments of $0.0833 in November and December 2026, and January 2027

HOUSTON, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (the "Company") (NYSE: SCM) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.0833 for each of October, November, and December, totaling $0.25 per share in the aggregate for the fourth quarter of 2026. The regular dividend of $0.25 per share will be paid to shareholders of record in November and December 2026, and January 2027.

PRNewsWire • Oct 14, 2026

Double-Digit Yields Come With a Catch: How to Pick the Right Venture Lending BDC

Venture lending is the higher-octane corner of private credit. Business development companies, or BDCs, in this niche extend senior secured loans to venture-backed and lower-middle market private companies, then pass the interest income through to shareholders as dividends.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 20, 2026

Monthly-Paid Dividends: 21 Ideal 'Safer' August Dog Buys

August's top monthly pay (MoPay) dividend equities offer yields up to 19.25% and projected net gains of 13.01% to 92.64% by 2027. Analyst estimates for MoPay stocks show an average net gain of 32.65% with risk/volatility 3% below the market, highlighting contrarian opportunities. Fifty-seven MoPay equities were screened for positive returns and yields above 9%, with 21 identified as ‘IDEAL' for safer dividends and strong free cash flow.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 18, 2026

Stellus Capital: The Dividend Cut Finally Stopped The Bleeding (Rating Upgrade)

Stellus Capital Investment Corporation is upgraded to hold as recent distribution cuts and improved NAV signal stabilization, despite ongoing portfolio contraction. Its dividend yield stands at 11.8%, now fully covered by net investment income, but coverage remains thin and sustainability is uncertain amid elevated non-accruals. Portfolio growth is challenged by negative net investment activity and high non-accruals, though future redeployment of $140M in non-earning assets and a new SBIC license could support expansion.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 12, 2026

Stellus Capital Investment Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Stellus Capital Investment NYSE: SCM reported second-quarter 2026 net investment income of $0.26 per share on both a GAAP and core basis, while net asset value increased $0.26 per share, or 2%, from the prior quarter.

MarketBeat • Aug 11, 2026

Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Aug 11, 2026

Stellus Capital Investment Corporation Reports Results for its Second Fiscal Quarter Ended June 30, 2026

HOUSTON, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE: SCM) ("Stellus", "we", or the "Company") today announced financial results for its fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026. Robert T. Ladd, Chief Executive Officer of Stellus, stated, "I am pleased to report solid operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, in which we earned both U.S. GAAP net investment income and core net investment income of $0.26 per share and net realized income of $0.01 per share.

PRNewsWire • Aug 10, 2026

Stellus Capital (SCM) Q2 Earnings Match Estimates

Stellus Capital (SCM) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.26 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $0.35 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 11, 2026

Buy 9 August Dividend Power Dogs

The Dividend Power strategy selects 35 high-yield, low-valuation stocks, emphasizing robust dividends and resilience in downturns. Top ten Dividend Power stocks are projected to deliver an average 53.12% net gain by August 2027, with lower-than-market volatility. Nine 'IDEAL' Dividend Power dogs offer 'safer' dividends, with free cash flow yields exceeding dividend yields and dividends from $1k invested surpassing share prices.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 7, 2026