UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 29, 2026 Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 814-00971 46-0937320 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Ac ...