Fidus Investment (FDUS) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Fidus Investment Corporation is generating accelerating net interest income growth of 7.1% quarter-over-quarter as its floating-rate loan portfolio reprices higher, but this is offset by a steady decline in net interest margin from 2.5% to 2.0% and the emergence of $1.7 million quarterly provisions after an…
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 5, 2026 | $0.54+5.9% vs $0.51 | $46M+3.6% vs $44M |
Q3 2026 Aug 6, 2026 | $0.50-0.8% vs $0.50 | $44M+2.7% vs $42M |
Q2 2026 May 7, 2026 | $0.62+24.0% vs $0.50 | $48M+12.4% vs $42M |
Q1 2026 Feb 26, 2026 | $0.52+8.3% vs $0.48 | $42M+7.6% vs $39M |
Fidus Investment (FDUS) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Fidus Investment NASDAQ: FDUS reported adjusted net investment income of $0.54 per share for the third quarter of 2026, up from $0.50 in the prior quarter, as higher average debt investments boosted interest income.

Fidus Investment (FDUS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.54 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.51 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.5 per share a year ago.
EVANSTON, Ill., Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fidus Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:FDUS) (“Fidus” or the “Company”), a provider of customized debt and equity financing solutions, primarily to lower middle-market companies based in the United States, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.
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| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $19.65 | $745.8M | 9.64 | 42.69% | 61.73% | 10.59% | 10.82% | |
| $14.86 | $591.75M | 3.58 | -50.58% | 216.83% | 27% | 9.94% | |
| $11.81 | $644.29M | 11.10 | 45.01% | 50.13% | 5.89% | 13.89% | |
| $23.26 | $1.45B | 15.94 | 64.73% | 55.86% | 10.22% | 9.62% | |
| $4.37 | $177.42M | 8.17 | 55.25% | 58.87% | 6.24% | 23.45% | |
| $3.96 | $198.32M | -20.03 | 327.86% | -27.82% | -4.86% | 31.66% |
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Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) grew revenue by 32.7% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) earned $79.3M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 61.7% net margin).
Yes. Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) pays a dividend that yields 10.82% at the current price, a high yield.
Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) had a return on equity (ROE) of 10.6% over the trailing twelve months. That is in line with the market's typical 10-15%.
Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 7.8%. This indicates healthy earnings from lending activities.
Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) has an efficiency ratio of -4.3%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.