Fidus InvestmentNASDAQ: FDUS

Fidus Investment is a business development company, which tends to be sensitive to changes in the interest rate environment. FDUS portfolio is well-diversified and oriented around mostly debt investments in the US. I've examined the safety of FDUS distributions, which led me to believe there will be more specials along the way.

Fidus Investment (NASDAQ:FDUS ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 1, 2024 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Jody Burfening - Investor Relations Ed Ross - Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Shelby Sherard - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Robert Dodd - Raymond James Paul Johnson - KBW Bryce Rowe - B. Riley Operator Good day and welcome to the Fidus Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call.

Fidus Investment (FDUS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.61 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.57 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.68 per share a year ago.

Board of Directors Declared Total Dividends of $0.61 per Share for Fourth Quarter 2024 Base Dividend of $0.43 and Supplemental Dividend of $0.18 Per Share EVANSTON, Ill., Oct. 31, 2024 (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, 2024.

EVANSTON, Ill., Oct. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fidus Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: FDUS) (“Fidus” or the “Company”) today announced that it will report its third quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, October 31, 2024 after the close of the financial markets.

The outlook for BDCs is not that bright, especially for those names that have chosen risk-seeking strategies. The headwinds include lower interest rates, increased corporate distress, and inactive M&A and capital markets. However, just as in any asset class or sector, there are exceptions.

Fidus Investment just reported its Q2, 2024 earnings. By glancing over the results, the immediate reaction could be negative. Yet, if we dissect the underlying financials in a more detailed manner, we will notice multiple reasons why it makes sense to remain bullish.

Fidus Investment operates as a BDC focusing on lower middle market companies, offering a high dividend yield of 14.2% that is well-supported. Portfolio strategy emphasizes risk management, with diverse investments and strong underwriting leading to improved non-accrual rates. Net investment income covers the base distribution by a large 132%. As a result, a supplemental distribution of $0.14 per share has been issued.

Fidus Investment (FDUS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.57 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to earnings of $0.62 per share a year ago.