Fidus Investment Corporation Stock News

Fidus Investment (NASDAQ:FDUS ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 9, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Jody Burfening - Alliance Advisors IR Edward Ross - Chairman, Chief Executive Officer Shelby Sherard - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Robert Dodd - Raymond James Mickey Schleien - Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. Sean Paul Adams - B. Riley Securities Operator Good day ...

Total Return can be misleading if not supported by NAV growth, as it may include unsustainable distributions and Return of Capital. Behavioral finance shows markets are irrational, making it crucial to consider practical aspects beyond theoretical Total Return calculations. I believe that NAV performance can affect our discretion in the reinvestment choices for the distributions we receive from...

My BDC Portfolio: 2 Months In And A Clear Alpha Performance

EVANSTON, Ill., April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fidus Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: FDUS) (“Fidus” or the “Company”) today announced that it will report its first quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, May 8, 2025 after the close of the financial markets.

FDUS is back on my "buy" list due to its solid valuation, despite increased market uncertainty from tariffs and potential recession risks. FDUS boasts a well-covered +9% regular dividend yield, with a current DPS coverage of 125%. FDUS has a solid portfolio with 78.6% secured debt investments, but I prefer BXSL and MSDL for their higher focus on first-lien debt in uncertain times.

I upgraded Fidus Investment Corporation to 'Strong Buy' due to its well-covered dividends and substantial valuation haircut, with robust net investment activity and potential lower interest rates. Fidus Investment's portfolio value increased 14% YoY, driven by strong demand for investment capital, leading to a 10% YoY rise in net investment income. The BDC's low 75% dividend payout ratio and 4%...

The 60/40 portfolio, with 60% in equities and 40% in bonds, has long been the gold standard in the investment game. Yet, it has failed to deliver on its promise. In my view, a durable income strategy is a better approach, especially for funding retirement and becoming financially independent.

Fidus Investment has suffered just as hard as most of its BDC peers. Since March 2025, FDUS's P/NAV has dropped from 1.21x to 0.91x now. The base dividend yield has increased accordingly, reaching ~10%.