Fidus Investment Stock Price, News & Analysis (NASDAQ:FDUS) $19.76 +0.10 (+0.51%) (As of 12/8/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$19.67▼$19.8150-Day Range$17.69▼$19.6952-Week Range$17.63▼$21.25Volume241,511 shsAverage Volume139,370 shsMarket Capitalization$562.23 millionP/E Ratio9.15Dividend Yield8.70%Price Target$21.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Fidus Investment MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside6.3% Upside$21.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.03% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth-5.24%From $2.48 to $2.35 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.1.43 out of 5 starsFinancial Services Sector138th out of 152 stocksAsset Management Industry17th out of 23 stocks 1.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingFidus Investment has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $21.00, Fidus Investment has a forecasted upside of 6.3% from its current price of $19.76.Amount of Analyst CoverageFidus Investment has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.03% of the float of Fidus Investment has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverFidus Investment has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Fidus Investment has recently increased by 54.52%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipFidus Investment is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 8.40%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthFidus Investment has only been increasing its dividend for 3 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Fidus Investment is 79.63%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Fidus Investment will have a dividend payout ratio of 73.19% next year. This indicates that Fidus Investment will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for FDUS. Previous Next 1.1 News and Social Media Coverage Search Interest15 people have searched for FDUS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 88% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows5 people have added Fidus Investment to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 150% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Fidus Investment insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.40% of the stock of Fidus Investment is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 19.01% of the stock of Fidus Investment is held by institutions. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Fidus Investment are expected to decrease by -5.24% in the coming year, from $2.48 to $2.35 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Fidus Investment is 9.15, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 120.61.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Fidus Investment is 9.15, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Financial Services sector average P/E ratio of about 307.94.Price to Book Value per Share RatioFidus Investment has a P/B Ratio of 1.01. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Fidus Investment Stock (NASDAQ:FDUS)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.Read More FDUS Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart FDUS Stock News HeadlinesNovember 28, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comFidus Investment (NASDAQ:FDUS) Shares Pass Above 200 Day Moving Average of $19.30November 16, 2023 | seekingalpha.comFidus Q3 Update: Another Dividend Hike For This 16.5% Yielding BDCDecember 8, 2023 | DTI Trader (Ad)All the trading advice you’ve ever received boils down to thisAll the trading advice you’ve ever received boils down to one goal and one goal only: finding a reliable edge in the markets. If you can do that, grab hold of it and never let go. Because once you have that edge, and you can count on it, you never need to do anything else.November 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFidus Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:FDUS) Q3 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptNovember 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ3 2023 Fidus Investment Corp Earnings CallNovember 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFidus Investment Corp (FDUS) Reports Q3 2023 Earnings: Net Investment Income Rises by 31% YoYNovember 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFidus Investment Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial ResultsOctober 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFidus Investment Corporation Schedules Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Release and Conference CallDecember 8, 2023 | DTI Trader (Ad)All the trading advice you’ve ever received boils down to thisAll the trading advice you’ve ever received boils down to one goal and one goal only: finding a reliable edge in the markets. If you can do that, grab hold of it and never let go. Because once you have that edge, and you can count on it, you never need to do anything else.October 18, 2023 | seekingalpha.comFidus Investment: A Fat Double-Digit YieldSeptember 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUnveiling Fidus Investment Corp's Dividend Performance: A Comprehensive AnalysisSeptember 1, 2023 | msn.comFidus: Q2 Update - Another Dividend HikeSeptember 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAfter Plunging -8.74% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why the Trend Might Reverse for Fidus Investment (FDUS)August 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAll You Need to Know About Fidus Investment (FDUS) Rating Upgrade to Strong BuyAugust 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ2 2023 Fidus Investment Corp Earnings CallAugust 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFidus Investment Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2023 Financial ResultsAugust 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFidus Investment Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2023 Financial ResultsAugust 3, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comFidus Investment earnings: here's what Wall Street expectsAugust 3, 2023 | benzinga.comEarnings Preview For Fidus InvestmentJuly 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFidus Investment Corporation Schedules Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Release and Conference CallJune 16, 2023 | msn.comFidus Investment goes ex-dividend on TuesdayJune 15, 2023 | benzinga.comFidus Investment: Dividend InsightsJune 14, 2023 | msn.comFidus Investment: 8.2% Dividend Yield Available At Fair ValueJune 14, 2023 | seekingalpha.comFidus Investment: 10.2% Dividend Yield Available At Fair ValueMay 12, 2023 | msn.comFidus: Q1-Update - A Net Income And Dividend Boost With Stable NAVMay 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFidus Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:FDUS) Q1 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs Fidus Investment (FDUS) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think "Yes"See More Headlines Receive FDUS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Fidus Investment and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 9/27 Dividend9/19/2023Dividend Payable9/27/2023Last Earnings11/02/2023Today12/08/2023Ex-Dividend for 12/27 Dividend12/19/2023Dividend Payable12/27/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)3/07/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Asset Management Sub-IndustryAsset Management & Custody Banks SectorFinancial Services Current SymbolNASDAQ:FDUS CUSIP31650010 CIK1513363 Webwww.fdus.com Phone(847) 859-3940Fax847-859-3953EmployeesN/AYear FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$21.00 High Stock Price Target$22.00 Low Stock Price Target$20.00 Potential Upside/Downside+6.2%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.16 Trailing P/E Ratio9.15 Forward P/E Ratio7.97 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$35.82 million Net Margins45.70% Pretax Margin51.23% Return on Equity12.25% Return on Assets6.29% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio0.20 Quick Ratio0.20 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$76.78 million Price / Sales7.33 Cash Flow$2.00 per share Price / Cash Flow9.90 Book Value$19.66 per share Price / Book1.01Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares28,453,000Free Float28,055,000Market Cap$562.52 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.45 12 Stocks Corporate Insiders are AbandoningIf a company's CEO, COO, and CFO were all selling shares of their stock, would you want to know?Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Edward H. Ross (Age 57)Chairman of the Board, Interested Director & CEO Mr. Thomas C. Lauer (Age 55)President, MD & Director Ms. Shelby Elizabeth Sherard CPA (Age 53)CFO, Chief Compliance Officer & Secretary Ms. Amanda ArmstrongAccounting ManagerMs. Jody BurfeningInvestor Relations ContactMr. William Andrew WorthManaging DirectorMr. Thomas J. SteiglehnerManaging DirectorMr. Matthew G. ShehornManaging DirectorMr. John Joseph Ross IIManaging DirectorMr. Craig J. PetrushaManaging DirectorMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsDiamond Hill Investment GroupNASDAQ:DHILGladstone InvestmentNASDAQ:GAINPennantPark InvestmentNASDAQ:PNNTSLR InvestmentNASDAQ:SLRCCapital SouthwestNASDAQ:CSWCView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipB. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc.Sold 927 shares on 12/1/2023Ownership: 0.043%Comerica BankBought 3,529 shares on 11/21/2023Ownership: 0.012%Tudor Investment Corp Et AlBought 41,597 shares on 11/16/2023Ownership: 0.222%Legal & General Group PlcSold 587 shares on 11/15/2023Ownership: 0.643%Kingfisher Capital LLCBought 966 shares on 11/15/2023Ownership: 0.093%View All Institutional Transactions FDUS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Fidus Investment stock right now? 2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Fidus Investment in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FDUS shares. View FDUS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Fidus Investment's stock price target for 2024? 2 brokerages have issued 12 month price objectives for Fidus Investment's stock. Their FDUS share price targets range from $20.00 to $22.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $21.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 6.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for FDUS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have FDUS shares performed in 2023? Fidus Investment's stock was trading at $19.03 at the beginning of the year. Since then, FDUS shares have increased by 3.8% and is now trading at $19.76. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Fidus Investment? Fidus Investment saw a increase in short interest in the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 289,100 shares, an increase of 54.5% from the October 31st total of 187,100 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 201,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.4 days. Currently, 1.0% of the company's stock are sold short. View Fidus Investment's Short Interest. When is Fidus Investment's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, March 7th 2024. View our FDUS earnings forecast. How were Fidus Investment's earnings last quarter? Fidus Investment Co. (NASDAQ:FDUS) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November, 2nd. The asset manager reported $0.68 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.62 by $0.06. The asset manager had revenue of $34.19 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $31.02 million. Fidus Investment had a net margin of 45.70% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.25%. How often does Fidus Investment pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Fidus Investment? Fidus Investment announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, October 30th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, December 20th will be paid a dividend of $0.53 per share on Wednesday, December 27th. This represents a $2.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 10.73%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 19th. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.51. Read our dividend analysis for FDUS. Is Fidus Investment a good dividend stock? Fidus Investment (NASDAQ:FDUS) pays an annual dividend of $1.72 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 8.40%. FDUS has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company has been increasing its dividend for 3 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 79.63%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, FDUS will have a dividend payout ratio of 73.19% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for FDUS. What ETFs hold Fidus Investment's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Fidus Investment (NASDAQ:FDUS) stock in their portfolio include Putnam BDC Income ETF (PBDC) and Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF (VPC).VanEck BDC Income ETF (BIZD). What other stocks do shareholders of Fidus Investment own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Fidus Investment investors own include Hercules Capital (HTGC), Ares Capital (ARCC), BlackRock TCP Capital (TCPC), AT&T (T), Energy Transfer (ET), NewtekOne (NEWT), New Residential Investment (NRZ), TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC (TPVG) and Enterprise Products Partners (EPD). Who are Fidus Investment's major shareholders? Fidus Investment's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Raymond James & Associates (2.43%), Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. (1.79%), Van ECK Associates Corp (1.57%), Acadian Asset Management LLC (0.85%), Advisors Asset Management Inc. (0.84%) and Quadrature Capital Ltd (0.72%). View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Fidus Investment? Shares of FDUS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NASDAQ:FDUS) was last updated on 12/8/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Fidus Investment Co. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. 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