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FDUS Stock Chart & Stats
$19.41
-$0.02(-0.10%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$19.41
-$0.02(-0.10%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$16.87 - $21.67
Previous Close$19.41
Volume172.56K
Average Volume (3M)423.78K
Market Cap
$755.29M
Enterprise Value$1.17K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$161.56M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$668.10M
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.7
Beta0.62
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
0.5Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield8.64%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.28
Shares Outstanding37,954,365
10 Day Avg. Volume294,785
30 Day Avg. Volume423,776
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.50
Price to Book (P/B)0.92
Price to Sales (P/S)4.30
P/FCF Ratio-4.66
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$19.50Price Target Upside0.46% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)2.13
Revenue Forecast (FY)$177.34M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Adjusted NII Growth & Dividend CoverageSustained growth in adjusted net investment income and NII per share indicates durable core earnings from the loan portfolio. That NII has exceeded the base dividend supports recurring distributable cash generation, strengthening investor confidence in payout durability absent severe credit stress.
Improving Leverage And Ample LiquidityMaterial reduction in leverage versus prior years and sizable liquidity (cash, line availability, SBA debentures) enhance balance sheet resilience. Lower statutory leverage and accessible funding reduce refinancing and solvency risk across the medium term.
High First-lien Mix And Low Non-accrualsA predominance of first-lien, senior-secured loans and minimal non-accruals point to strong structural credit protection in the portfolio. This underwriting mix supports recoverability and stable interest income across varied cycles, underpinning long-term yield generation.
Bears Say
Weak Operating Cash GenerationRepeated negative operating and free cash flows raise concerns about converting accounting income into distributable cash. For a BDC that relies on cash to fund dividends, persistent cash volatility increases payout risk and could force reliance on external financing or equity issuance.
Material Realized Loss On A Credit ExitA sizable realized loss from a single exit highlights concentration and downside risk in credit selection or timing. Realized write-offs erode NAV and can pressure future income if similar credit losses recur, increasing volatility in long-term return metrics for shareholders.
Authorized Ability To Issue Shares Below NAVBoard-authorized capacity to issue shares below NAV materially expands a structural dilution option. While it provides funding flexibility during tight markets, routine use would dilute existing holders and could signal future reliance on equity to support portfolio growth or cash needs.
Fidus Investment News
FDUS FAQ
What was Fidus Investment’s price range in the past 12 months?
Fidus Investment lowest stock price was $16.86 and its highest was $21.67 in the past 12 months.
What is Fidus Investment’s market cap?
Fidus Investment’s market cap is $755.29M.
When is Fidus Investment’s upcoming earnings report date?
Fidus Investment’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 4 days.
How were Fidus Investment’s earnings last quarter?
Fidus Investment released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $0.62 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.505 by $0.115.
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 Notavailable dividend of $0.62 which represents an annual dividend yield of 8.64%. See more information on Fidus Investment dividends here
What is Fidus Investment’s EPS estimate?
Fidus Investment’s EPS estimate is 0.5.
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 $0.62 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.505. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.261%.
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
Hold
Average Price Target:
$19.50 (0.46% Upside)
$19.50 (0.46% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
FDUS Sentiment 64%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 2.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.7%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
3.82%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
16.28%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Fidus Investment
Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) is a business development company (BDC) that provides debt and equity financing to lower middle-market companies in the United States. The firm focuses on privately held businesses and typically invests in conjunction with a sponsor (such as a private equity firm), offering primarily secured debt capital alongside equity interests such as warrants or direct equity. FDUS operates in the financial services sector, with its core activity being originating and managing an investment portfolio of credit and equity positions in its portfolio companies.
FDUS Company Deck
FDUS Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a broadly positive operational and income-story: meaningful growth in adjusted NII and NII per share, a higher dividend (including a supplemental payout), stable NAV, portfolio fair value above cost, a high proportion of first-lien investments, low non-accrual exposure, and conservative leverage and liquidity. Offsetting items included net realized losses on a specific credit exit, a one-time large refinancing fee that boosted fee income, modest deal activity due to geopolitical and macro uncertainty, a slight tick down in portfolio yields, and modest expense increases. On balance the positives (strong income generation, dividend support, portfolio health and liquidity) outweigh the negatives tied mainly to one-offs and market uncertainty.View all FDUS earnings summariesFDUS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$19.50
▲(0.46% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
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Insiders
0.01% Mutual Funds
3.49% Other Institutional Investors
92.78% Public Companies and
Individual Investors