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Fidus Investment Corporation(NASDAQ) FDUS

Market Cap$776.93MMarket 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)+583%
5 Year+119%
1 Year+12%
1 Month+6%
$20.11
-1.76%
-0.36Today
Fidus Investment Corporation last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 20.472026-08-04
Fidus Investment Corporation stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+1.39%USD 20.192026-07-28
1 month+5.9%USD 19.332026-07-02
3 month+13.97%USD 17.962026-05-06
Year to date+12.96%USD 18.122025-12-31
1 year+11.67%USD 18.332025-08-04
3 year+44.37%USD 14.182023-08-04
5 year+118.57%USD 9.372021-08-05
Since inception+582.81%USD 3.002011-06-21

Fidus Investment Corporation Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$776.93MMarket 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)

$133.26M

Net Income (TTM)

$82.63M

EPS (TTM)

$2.27

P/E Ratio

9.00

Dividend

$1.72

Beta (Volatility)

0.53 (Low)

Price

$20.11

Volume

24,118.726

Open

$20.39

Previous Close

$20.47

Daily Range

$20.00 - $20.39

52-Week Range

$16.69 - $21.12

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 6, 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

74.35%

Operating Margin

72.84%

Net Income Margin

62.00%

Return on Equity

11.45%

Return on Capital

8.74%

Return on Assets

5.72%

Earnings Yield

11.11%

Dividend Yield

8.31%

Payout Ratio

92.52%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$776.93MMarket 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

24.12K

Avg. Volume

340.39K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$99.09M

Operating Income

$97.07M

EBITDA

$97.72M

Operating Cash Flow

-$83.81M

Capital Expenditure

$0.00

Free Cash Flow

-$83.81M

Cash & ST Invst.

$161.56M

Total Debt

$668.10M

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
Q22025-06-3017.4%
Q32025-09-30-16.1%
Q42025-12-319.8%
Q12026-03-318.1%
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
Q22025-06-3035.8%
Q32025-09-30-25.0%
Q42025-12-31-7.4%
Q12026-03-314.0%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$35.32M

+16.8%

Gross Profit

$23.80M

-1.0%

Gross Margin

67.40%

N/A

Market Cap

$776.93MMarket 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

$19.88M

+1.1%

EBITDA

$29.78M

+34.4%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$161.56M

+139.4%

Total Debt

$668.10M

+25.1%

Accounts Receivable

$23.39M

N/A

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$668.10M

+25.1%

Short Term Debt

$0.00

N/A

Return on Assets

5.72%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

6.88%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$13.00M

+125.9%

Operating Cash Flow

$13.00M

+125.9%

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Questions About FDUS

What is the current price of Fidus Investment Corporation?

Fidus Investment Corporation is trading at $20.04 per share.

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

Over the past 52 weeks, Fidus Investment Corporation has traded between $16.69 and $21.12.

How much debt does Fidus Investment Corporation have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Fidus Investment Corporation reported total debt of $668.10M.

How much cash does Fidus Investment Corporation have on hand?

Fidus Investment Corporation reported $49.68M 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 8.31%.

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