# Eagle Point Credit Company (ECC)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/ECC · data as of 2026-11-09 21:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, Eagle Point Credit Company (ECC), nexqual.com/ECC" · informational, not investment advice.

## What changed for ECC since Aug 31, 2025
The built-in knowledge of several widely used AI models ends around Aug 31, 2025. Everything below is newer, dated and sourced (as of Nov 9, 2026).

- Eagle Point Credit Company (ECC) stock went from USD 7.55 (close of the week of Aug 25, 2025, split-adjusted) to USD 2.3, a -69.5% price change (-59.5% including dividends); the S&P 500 (SPY) moved +18.3% over the same period.

**Price:** USD 2.3 (-0.43% on the day) · last close of Nov 9, 2026; US market pre market, not a live price. Prev close 2.31 · day 2.26–2.4 · 52w 2.14–6.45 · market cap $306M · NYQ

## Key facts
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.33 on a 1–5 scale) (6 analysts), mean target USD 8.5 (range 4.5–20).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -52.5% vs S&P 500 +11.7%; 5Y -54.7% vs S&P 500 +72.2%.
- Dividend: USD 0.72 a year (yield 31.30%), paid monthly; next ex-dividend date 2026-11-10; annual dividends fell 10.8% a year 2022–2025.
- Short interest: 6,980,718 shares (as of 2026-09-15).

## Analysts
Consensus Buy (mean 2.33 on a 1–5 scale), 6 analysts; mean target USD 8.5 (low 4.5, high 20).

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-11-10) | 5Y (from 2021-11-08) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -52.5% | -54.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +11.7% | +72.2% |
| Per year | -52.6% | -14.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 35.1% | 26.2% |
| Max drawdown | -55.9% (Dec 2025→Nov 2026) | -62.7% (Oct 2024→Nov 2026) |

## Dividends
Annual dividend rate USD 0.72 per share, yield 31.30% at the current price. Paid over the last 12 months: USD 0.98 in 11 payments (monthly).
Next ex-dividend date: Nov 10, 2026; payment date: Mar 29, 2019. To receive a dividend, shares must be owned before the ex-dividend date.
Latest change: cut 57.1% to USD 0.06 per payment from USD 0.14, starting with the Apr 10, 2026 ex-dividend date.
Payout ratio 2000% of earnings (above 100%: dividends exceeded net income; for REITs and partnerships, cash-flow measures are more relevant) · 5-year average yield 17.20% · annual dividends fell 10.8% a year from 2022 to 2025.
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | USD 0.06 |
| 2026-09-10 | USD 0.06 |
| 2026-08-11 | USD 0.06 |
| 2026-07-13 | USD 0.06 |
| 2026-06-10 | USD 0.06 |
| 2026-05-11 | USD 0.06 |
| 2026-04-10 | USD 0.06 |
| 2026-03-11 | USD 0.14 |
Total by calendar year: 2022 USD 2.37 · 2023 USD 1.86 · 2024 USD 1.92 · 2025 USD 1.68.

## Short interest
6,980,718 shares sold short, as of Sep 15, 2026 (exchange short-interest report, published about twice a month). The latest short-interest report fell more than 95% in a month, which looks like a data error; the prior report is shown.

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/ECC · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt

## Analyst estimates and revisions

| Period | EPS est. | 90d ago | Change | Revenue est. | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends 2026-09-30) | $0.17 | $0.22 | -22.5% | $39.9M | 4 |
| Next quarter (ends 2026-12-31) | $0.18 | $0.23 | -20.9% | $40.9M | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (ends 2026-12-31) | $0.71 | $0.88 | -19.3% | $161.1M | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (ends 2027-12-31) | $0.76 | $0.94 | -18.7% | $171.2M | 4 |

## Earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | $0.17 | $0.19 | Miss −10.5% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 | $0.20 | $0.21 | Miss −4.8% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 | $0.24 | $0.23 | Beat +4.3% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Sep 30, 2025 | $0.24 | $0.23 | Beat +4.3% | — |
EPS as reported against the analyst consensus before the release; surprise uses the cent-rounded figures shown (in dollars when EPS and consensus have opposite signs). Stock reaction = close before the results to close after (the first close following a release after the bell or before the open).

## Recent SEC filings (last 120 days)
| Filed | Form | What it says | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-10 | 8-K | Other material event — “Management's unaudited estimate of the range of the net asset value per common share as of October 31, 2026 was between $3.73 and $3.83.” | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1604174/000110465926124799/0001104659-26-124799-index.htm |
| 2026-10-14 | 8-K | Other material event — “Management's unaudited estimate of the range of the net asset value per common share as of September 30, 2026 was between $4.12 and $4.22. In addition, for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, management's unaudited estimate of the range of the Company's net investment income and realized losses from investments is between $0.27 and $0.31 per weighted average common share.” | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1604174/000110465926115755/0001104659-26-115755-index.htm |
| 2026-09-14 | 8-K | Other material event — “Management's unaudited estimate of the range of the net asset value per common share as of August 31, 2026 was between $4.29 and $4.39.” | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1604174/000110465926107566/0001104659-26-107566-index.htm |
| 2026-08-12 | 8-K | Other material event — “Management's unaudited estimate of the range of the net asset value per common share as of July 31, 2026 was between $4.33 and $4.43.” | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1604174/000110465926094308/0001104659-26-094308-index.htm |
| 2026-07-13 | 8-K | Other material event — “Management's unaudited estimate of the range of the net asset value per common share as of June 30, 2026 was between $4.45 and $4.55. In addition, for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, management's unaudited estimate of the range of our net investment income was between $0.15 and $0.19 per common share and management's unaudited estimate of the range of our realized gains/(losses) was between ($0.80) and ($0.76) per common share. Additionally, for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, management's unaudited estimate of…” | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1604174/000110465926083170/0001104659-26-083170-index.htm |
Source: SEC EDGAR. Quotes are the opening words of each item as filed.