Fidus Investment (NASDAQ:FDUS – Get Free Report) issued its earnings results on Thursday. The asset manager reported $0.54 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.51 by $0.03, FiscalAI reports. Fidus Investment had a return on equity of 11.20% and a net margin of 43.83%. The company had revenue of $45.91 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $44.31 million.
Fidus Investment Price Performance
NASDAQ:FDUS traded up $0.15 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $19.65. The stock had a trading volume of 557,727 shares, compared to its average volume of 226,081. Fidus Investment has a 1-year low of $16.86 and a 1-year high of $20.78. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $19.24 and its 200-day simple moving average is $18.96. The stock has a market capitalization of $745.72 million, a P/E ratio of 9.49 and a beta of 0.71.
Fidus Investment Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 29th. Investors of record on Friday, December 18th will be issued a $0.43 dividend. This represents a $1.72 annualized dividend and a yield of 8.8%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 18th. Fidus Investment’s payout ratio is 82.30%.
Fidus Investment News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Fidus Investment this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Fidus earned $0.54 per share in Q3, beating the $0.51 consensus and rising from $0.50 a year earlier. Revenue of $45.91 million also exceeded expectations of $44.31 million. The earnings beat is a positive signal for the business. Article: Fidus Investment Tops Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
- Positive Sentiment: The board declared a $0.54-per-share Q4 dividend, comprising a $0.43 regular dividend and an additional $0.11, according to the reports. The regular dividend is payable Dec. 29 to shareholders of record Dec. 18; the payout may appeal to income-focused investors. Article: Fidus anticipates higher 2026 investment activity as board declares Q4 dividend
- Positive Sentiment: Management anticipates higher investment activity in 2026, suggesting potential for increased deployment of capital and future portfolio growth. Article: Fidus anticipates higher 2026 investment activity
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several brokerages have recently issued reports on FDUS. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lowered Fidus Investment from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating and set a $19.50 price target for the company. in a report on Monday, July 20th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Fidus Investment from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Monday, August 31st. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $19.50.
Check Out Our Latest Stock Report on Fidus Investment
Fidus Investment Company Profile
Fidus Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: FDUS) is a business development company that provides financing to privately owned, lower middle-market companies in the United States. The company supports businesses that may have limited access to traditional bank financing and seeks to generate income through a portfolio of corporate investments.
Fidus primarily invests in secured debt, including first-lien and second-lien loans, as well as mezzanine debt and, in some cases, equity interests. Its portfolio companies operate across a range of industries, allowing Fidus to provide customized financing for acquisitions, recapitalizations, growth initiatives and other corporate purposes.
Fidus Investment Corporation is externally managed by Fidus Investment Advisors, LLC.
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