Fidus Investment Corp Declares $0.52 Per Share Quarterly Dividend
FDUS is trading near its 52-week low of $16.7 (11% above the low).
Summary
Fidus Investment Corporation announced the declaration of a base dividend of $0.43 per share and a supplemental dividend of $0.09 per share for the first quarter of 2026, totaling $0.52 per share.
Key Events · Financing and Capital Events · FDUS
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Quarterly Dividend Declared
The company declared a base dividend of $0.43 per share and a supplemental dividend of $0.09 per share for the first quarter of 2026.
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Total Payout
The combined dividend totals $0.52 per share, payable on March 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 20, 2026.
Analysis · FDUS · Unknown
This declaration of a combined $0.52 per share dividend, consisting of a $0.43 base dividend and a $0.09 supplemental dividend, represents a significant return to shareholders. For a Business Development Company (BDC) like Fidus, consistent and attractive dividend payouts are a primary driver of investor interest and a key indicator of financial health and distributable income. The inclusion of a supplemental dividend suggests strong performance or excess taxable income available for distribution, reinforcing the company's commitment to shareholder returns.
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At the time of this filing, FDUS was trading at $18.49 on NASDAQ in the Unknown sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $673.5M. The 52-week trading range was $16.70 to $23.55. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.