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Fidus Investment (FDUS)
NASDAQ:FDUS
FDUS Stock Chart & Stats
$19.05
$0.06(0.29%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$19.05
$0.06(0.29%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$16.70 - $22.09
Previous CloseN/A
Volume31.05K
Average Volume (3M)315.88K
Market Cap
$652.06M
Enterprise Value$812.62M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$70.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$230.56M
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.7
Beta0.50
Next Earnings
Apr 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.51Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield11.47%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.52
Shares Outstanding37,954,365
10 Day Avg. Volume392,739
30 Day Avg. Volume315,879
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.49
Price to Book (P/B)0.92
Price to Sales (P/S)4.30
P/FCF Ratio-4.66
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.25
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.97
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.03
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.76
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$20.00Price Target Upside4.99% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)2.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)$176.59M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Stronger Balance Sheet / Lower LeverageMaterial leverage reduction and a larger equity base provide durable financial flexibility. Lower debt-to-equity reduces refinancing and covenant risk, supports continued originations and NAV growth, and gives management capacity to deploy capital selectively during market dislocations.
High Recurring Yield And Growing NIIA high effective portfolio yield and rising adjusted NII underpin persistent distributable income, a core BDC strength. Strong recurring interest income supports dividend coverage and reinvestment, helping sustain cash returns to shareholders across business cycles.
Conservative Credit Profile & Ample LiquidityLow nonaccruals, heavy first‑lien weighting and low LTVs give structural downside protection in downturns. Combined with substantial cash, LOC and SBA availability, this credit and liquidity profile supports resilient cash flows and capacity to originate or withstand stressed borrower performance.
Bears Say
Sharp Operating Cash Flow DeteriorationA large swing to operating cash outflows in 2025 weakens earnings quality and increases reliance on external funding or asset sales if persistent. For a BDC that pays regular dividends, sustained negative cash generation raises structural risk to distributions and heightens capital-raising or leverage needs.
Yield Compression And Rising ExpensesModest per-share NII decline, quarter-over-quarter yield compression and higher tax/interest/fee expenses can structurally compress distributable earnings. If yields or margins stay pressured, dividend coverage and NAV growth could be impaired absent offsetting efficiency gains or higher spreading income.
Expanded ATM Increases Structural Dilution RiskA larger at-the-market program materially improves financing optionality but also raises the persistent possibility of equity issuance. If used to fund operations or cover cash shortfalls, ATM taps can dilute NAV per share and dividend metrics, affecting long-term per-share returns.
Fidus Investment News
FDUS FAQ
What was Fidus Investment’s price range in the past 12 months?
Fidus Investment lowest stock price was $16.70 and its highest was $22.09 in the past 12 months.
What is Fidus Investment’s market cap?
Fidus Investment’s market cap is $652.06M.
When is Fidus Investment’s upcoming earnings report date?
Fidus Investment’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 30, 2026 which is in 38 days.
How were Fidus Investment’s earnings last quarter?
Fidus Investment released its earnings results on Feb 26, 2026. The company reported $0.52 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.5 by $0.02.
Is Fidus Investment overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Fidus Investment’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Fidus Investment pay dividends?
Fidus Investment pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 11.47%. See more information on Fidus Investment dividends here
What is Fidus Investment’s EPS estimate?
Fidus Investment’s EPS estimate is 0.51.
How many shares outstanding does Fidus Investment have?
Fidus Investment has 37,954,365 shares outstanding.
What happened to Fidus Investment’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Fidus Investment reported an EPS of $0.52 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.5. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.749%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Fidus Investment?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in FDUS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Fidus Investment Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$20.00 (4.99% Upside)
$20.00 (4.99% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
FDUS Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 2.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.5%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-6.38%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.68%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
22.54%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Fidus Investment
Fidus Investment Corporation is a business development company. It specializing in leveraged buyouts, refinancings, change of ownership transactions, recapitalizations, strategic acquisitions, mezzanine, growth capital, business expansion, lower middle market investments, debt investments, subordinated and second lien loans, senior secured and unitranche debt, preferred equity, warrants, subordinated debt, senior subordinated notes, junior secured loans, and unitranche loans. It does not invest in turnarounds or distressed situations. The fund prefers to invest in aerospace and defense, business services, consumer products and services including retail, food, and beverage, healthcare products and services, industrial products and services, information technology services, niche manufacturing, transportation and logistics, and value-added distribution sectors. It seeks to invest in companies based in United States. The fund typically invests between $5 million and $15 million per transaction in companies with annual revenues between $10 million and $150 million and an annual EBITDA between $3 million and $20 million, but it can occasionally invest in larger or smaller companies. It seeks to acquire minority equity stakes and board observation rights in conjunction with its investments.
FDUS Company Deck
FDUS Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlights strong operating performance: record quarterly originations, meaningful portfolio growth to $1.3B, NAV up 13.2%, robust liquidity, low nonaccruals, high first‑lien concentration and solid recurring yields. Offsets were modest: a small decline in adjusted NII per share year‑over‑year, slight yield compression, higher Q4 expenses driven by taxes and interest, and an isolated realized loss. Management expressed confidence in the software/tech portfolio and expects deal activity to pick up over 2026 after a more modest Q1.View all FDUS earnings summariesFDUS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$20.00
▲(4.99% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
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Insiders
0.01% Mutual Funds
8.88% Other Institutional Investors
87.31% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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