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Fidus Investment Corporation(NASDAQ) FDUS

Market Cap$725.69MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2011)+555%
5 Year+95%
1 Year+4%
1 Month+0%
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$19.41
+1.52%
+0.29Today
Fidus Investment Corporation last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 19.122026-09-15
Fidus Investment Corporation stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+0.01%USD 19.122026-09-08
1 month+0.17%USD 19.092026-08-14
3 month+8.83%USD 17.572026-06-17
Year to date+8.29%USD 17.662025-12-31
1 year+4.22%USD 18.352025-09-15
3 year+45.64%USD 13.132023-09-15
5 year+95.21%USD 9.792021-09-16
Since inception+554.55%USD 2.922011-06-21

Fidus Investment Corporation Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$725.69MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$147.70M

Net Income (TTM)

$77.31M

EPS (TTM)

$2.08

P/E Ratio

9.19

Dividend

$2.15

Beta (Volatility)

0.53 (Low)

Price

$19.41

Volume

69,254.916

Open

$19.12

Previous Close

$19.12

Daily Range

$19.12 - $19.39

52-Week Range

$16.63 - $20.71

Estimated Earnings Date

Nov 5, 2026

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About Fidus Investment Corporation

Fidus helps mid-sized American companies grow. It lends money or buys ownership stakes. This helps business owners fund expansion.

Where Does the Money Go?

  • First Lien Debt: Loans secured by a first-priority claim on assets; includes senior secured and unitranche financing.
  • Information Technology Services: Financing solutions for tech-enabled businesses; accounts for 35.7% of investment fair value.
  • Second Lien Debt: Secured loans that rank junior to first-priority debt; often used in senior subordinated note structures.
  • Equity Securities: Minority ownership interests through common or preferred stock; includes warrants to buy future shares.
  • Business Services: Capital provided to companies that support other businesses; represents 13.3% of investment fair value.

Growing the Investment Base

  • Increased the number of portfolio companies to 103 by December 31, 2025, compared to 91 companies in 2024.
  • Relinquished the small business investment license for Fidus Mezzanine Capital II in March 2024.
  • Approved a one-year extension of the management contract with Fidus Investment Advisors in June 2025.

What Makes Fidus Different

Fidus operates as a Business Development Company, which is a type of fund that lends to and invests in small and mid-sized firms. It uses government-licensed subsidiaries to access lower-cost debt to help increase returns for its shareholders. The firm also qualifies as a Regulated Investment Company, a tax status that requires it to distribute most of its profits to investors as dividends.

Reviewing the 2025 Scorecard

  • Revenue reached $40.7 million in Q4 2025, up 49.5% from $27.2 million in Q4 2024.
  • Operating income rose to $31.5 million in Q4 2025, up 63.0% year-over-year.
  • Net income reached $18.3 million in Q4 2025, up 4.1% from Q4 2024.
  • Free cash flow fell to -$186 million in Q4 2025, worsened from $20.5 million in Q4 2024.

Bottom Line

Fidus has evolved into a diversified investment firm that bridges the gap between traditional bank loans and private equity. Its strategy combines consistent income from debt with the growth potential of minority ownership.

AI Generated • May 4, 2026

Industry

Capital Markets

Sector

Financials

CEO

Edward H. Ross, MBA

Website

www.fdus.com

Headquarters

Evanston, IL 60201, US

FDUS Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

73.60%

Operating Margin

69.82%

Net Income Margin

52.34%

Return on Equity

10.54%

Return on Capital

8.74%

Return on Assets

5.15%

Earnings Yield

10.88%

Dividend Yield

11.11%

Payout Ratio

1.32%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$725.69MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

37.95M

Volume

69.25K

Avg. Volume

387.49K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$108.71M

Operating Income

$103.12M

EBITDA

$102.85M

Operating Cash Flow

-$198.26M

Capital Expenditure

$0.00

Free Cash Flow

-$198.26M

Cash & ST Invst.

$182.94M

Total Debt

$288.07M

Fidus Investment Corporation Performance Analysis

Fidus Investment Corporation annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 159,772,0009.2%
20232023-12-31USD 154,181,000-3.5%
20242024-12-31USD 157,739,0002.3%
20252025-12-31USD 159,246,0001.0%
Fidus Investment Corporation sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-30-16.1%
Q42025-12-319.8%
Q12026-03-318.1%
Q22026-06-3041.4%
Fidus Investment Corporation annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 1.46-69.2%
20232023-12-31USD 2.9399.8%
20242024-12-31USD 2.40-17.9%
20252025-12-31USD 2.32-3.4%
Fidus Investment Corporation sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-30-25.0%
Q42025-12-31-7.4%
Q12026-03-314.0%
Q22026-06-301.9%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$49.93M

+40.7%

Gross Profit

$38.07M

+33.8%

Gross Margin

76.25%

N/A

Market Cap

$725.69MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

N/A

N/A

Employees

0

N/A

Net Income

$19.96M

-21.0%

EBITDA

$31.29M

+19.6%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$182.94M

+100.6%

Total Debt

$288.07M

-45.6%

Accounts Receivable

$27.72M

N/A

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$288.07M

-45.6%

Short Term Debt

$0.00

N/A

Return on Assets

5.15%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

6.87%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$74.52M

-286.6%

Operating Cash Flow

-$74.52M

-286.6%

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Questions About FDUS

What is the current price of Fidus Investment Corporation?

Fidus Investment Corporation is trading at $19.38 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Fidus Investment Corporation?

Over the past 52 weeks, Fidus Investment Corporation has traded between $16.63 and $20.71.

How much debt does Fidus Investment Corporation have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Fidus Investment Corporation reported total debt of $723.41M.

How much cash does Fidus Investment Corporation have on hand?

Fidus Investment Corporation reported $37.60M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Fidus Investment Corporation’s dividend yield?

Fidus Investment Corporation currently has a dividend yield of 11.11%.

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