Fidus Investment Corporation is a business development company 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.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Investment advice
Sub-IndustryAsset Management & Custody Banks
SectorFinance
SymbolNASDAQ:FDUS
CUSIP31650010
Phone847-859-3940
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio0.11
Quick Ratio0.11
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio10.17
Forward P/E Ratio10.03
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$68.61 million
Price / Sales5.19
Cash Flow$1.4058 per share
Price / Cash10.35
Book Value$16.06 per share
Price / Book0.91
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.43
Net Income$43.95 million
Net Margins65.95%
Return on Equity8.73%
Return on Assets5.28%
Miscellaneous
EmployeesN/A
Outstanding Shares24,460,000
Market Cap$360.83 million
Fidus Investment (NASDAQ:FDUS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fidus Investment's stock symbol?
Fidus Investment trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "FDUS."
How often does Fidus Investment pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Fidus Investment?
Fidus Investment announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, July 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 7th will be paid a dividend of $0.39 per share on Friday, September 21st. This represents a $1.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 10.72%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, September 6th. View Fidus Investment's Dividend History.
How were Fidus Investment's earnings last quarter?
Fidus Investment Corp (NASDAQ:FDUS) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August, 2nd. The asset manager reported $0.36 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.36. The asset manager earned $18.11 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $17.43 million. Fidus Investment had a net margin of 65.95% and a return on equity of 8.73%. View Fidus Investment's Earnings History.
When is Fidus Investment's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for FDUS?
2 brokers have issued 12 month price targets for Fidus Investment's stock. Their predictions range from $16.00 to $16.00. On average, they expect Fidus Investment's share price to reach $16.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 10.0% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Fidus Investment.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Fidus Investment?
2 Wall Street 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, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Fidus Investment.
Who are some of Fidus Investment's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Fidus Investment include PJT Partners (PJT), Virtus Investment Partners (VRTS), Och-Ziff Capital Management Group (OZM), Pzena Investment Management (PZN), Victory Capital (VCTR), Diamond Hill Investment Group (DHIL), Triangle Capital (TCAP), Triangle Capital (BBDC), Westwood Holdings Group (WHG), Monroe Capital (MRCC), Value Line (VALU), Silvercrest Asset Management Group (SAMG), Saratoga Investment (SAR), STONECASTLE Fin/COM (BANX) and Gp Zgp (ZAIS).
Who are Fidus Investment's key executives?
Fidus Investment's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Edward H. Ross, Chairman & CEO (Age 52)
- Mr. Thomas C. Lauer, Pres and Director (Age 50)
- Ms. Shelby E. Sherard CPA, C.F.O., Chief Compliance Officer & Sec. (Age 48)
Who are Fidus Investment's major shareholders?
Fidus Investment's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Raymond James & Associates (4.53%), West Family Investments Inc. (2.54%), Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. (2.04%), BB&T Securities LLC (1.23%), Advisors Asset Management Inc. (0.91%) and Van ECK Associates Corp (0.71%). Company insiders that own Fidus Investment stock include Charles D Hyman, Shelby E Sherard and Thomas Charles Lauer. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Fidus Investment.
Which major investors are selling Fidus Investment stock?
FDUS stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Advisors Asset Management Inc., Advisors Asset Management Inc., Sumitomo Mitsui Asset Management Company LTD, Mckinley Capital Management LLC Delaware, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and BlackRock Inc.. View Insider Buying and Selling for Fidus Investment.
Which major investors are buying Fidus Investment stock?
FDUS stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Raymond James & Associates, WESPAC Advisors LLC, GSA Capital Partners LLP, BB&T Securities LLC, West Family Investments Inc., Prospera Financial Services Inc, Van ECK Associates Corp and Quad Cities Investment Group LLC. Company insiders that have bought Fidus Investment stock in the last two years include Charles D Hyman, Shelby E Sherard and Thomas Charles Lauer. View Insider Buying and Selling for Fidus Investment.
How do I buy shares of Fidus Investment?
Shares of FDUS can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Fidus Investment's stock price today?
One share of FDUS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $14.55.
How big of a company is Fidus Investment?
Fidus Investment has a market capitalization of $360.83 million and generates $68.61 million in revenue each year. The asset manager earns $43.95 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.43 on an earnings per share basis.
What is Fidus Investment's official website?
How can I contact Fidus Investment?
Fidus Investment's mailing address is 1603 ORRINGTON AVENUE SUITE 1005, EVANSTON IL, 60201. The asset manager can be reached via phone at 847-859-3940 or via email at [email protected]
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