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Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) Next Earnings Date & Expected ±4.1% Move

$19.44 +1.83% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 44/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D • SELL / AVOID Cap $737.8M

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12M PRICE TARGET CONE-6.3% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for FDUS)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.1%

NEXT EST. WINDOW: Dec 30, 2026 (~58 DAYS)

Historical OHLCV Volatility ±4.1% Swing Band

±$0.80 Expected Swing

MODEL EARNINGS SETUP GAUGE

FDUS Quantitative Pre-Earnings Setup: 44/100

Trailing EPS: $4.25 • YoY Revenue Growth: 12.4%

Model Bullish Setup (44/100)Model Risk Weight (56/100)

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Recent SEC Reported Revenue, Net Profit & Diluted EPS Cadence

Period	Filed	Revenue	Net Profit	Free Cash Flow	Gross Margin
FY 2025	2025-12-31	$0	$0	-$147.0M	52%
FY 2024	2024-12-31	$0	$0	-$55.3M	52%
FY 2023	2023-12-31	$0	$12.1M	-$29.5M	52%

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FDUS // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +2.48%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE

2026-10-30O $19.42H $19.44L $19.15C $19.44VOL 174.0K

RES: $19.51SUP: $18.05SMA50: $19.26SMA200: $18.96

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

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8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Financials Rank #944 of 1096 ⚔️ BCSF vs FDUS Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (FDUS vs. BCSF, NMFC, AIO, SLRC)

Industry: Finance/Investors Services (37 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1096 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) ranks #944 by composite RQD confidence (44/100, grade D) and #615 by equity capitalization ($737.8M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, SLRC leads on earnings valuation at 7.0x trailing P/E, while SLRC leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 9.3% ROIC and — gross margin. BCSF currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 60/100 (C-) compared with FDUS at 44/100 (D).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
FDUS ACTIVE Fidus Investment Corporation	D	44/100	—	—	—	+1.83%	$737.8M	Benchmark Subject
BCSF Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc.	C-	60/100	7.1x	—	8.8%	+2.36%	$703.8M	/bcsf-vs-fdus →
NMFC New Mountain Finance Corporation	C-	59/100	40.3x	—	1.4%	+1.88%	$664.9M	/nmfc-vs-fdus →
AIO Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund of	C-	60/100	—	—	—	+0.62%	$830.7M	/aio-vs-fdus →
SLRC SLR Investment Corp.	D	46/100	7.0x	—	9.3%	+1.99%	$643.2M	/slrc-vs-fdus →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001513363

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (N/A vs. FY2024 revenue of $0 ) , GAAP net income of $0, operating cash flow of -$147.0M, and free cash flow of -$147.0M (-165.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, FDUS closed FY2025 with $1.43B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 1/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$0	$0	-$147.0M	-$147.0M	$1.43B	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$0	$0	-$55.3M	-$55.3M	$1.16B	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$0	$12.1M	-$29.5M	-$29.5M	—	—

3. FDUS Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is FDUS stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, Fidus Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: FDUS) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 44/100 at a spot price of $19.44 (+1.83% 1D, market cap $737.8M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 5/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, FDUS ranks #944 in composite RQD confidence.

How does FDUS compare to BCSF and NMFC in the Financials sector?

Within the Financials sector (Finance/Investors Services), FDUS carries a Roarable D (44/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of —. By comparison, BCSF (Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc.) holds a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E 7.1x, ROIC 8.8%, cap $703.8M) and NMFC (New Mountain Finance Corporation) posts a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E 40.3x, ROIC 1.4%, cap $664.9M). Among the 5-stock peer group, SLRC leads on earnings multiple (7.0x) while SLRC leads on capital efficiency (9.3% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for FDUS?

Per FDUS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001513363), Fidus Investment Corporation generated $0 in revenue, $0 in net income, and -$147.0M in free cash flow against $1.43B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Financials with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is FDUS trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

FDUS last traded at $19.44 (+1.83% on volume of 145,414 shares), positioning the stock +0.93% above its 50-day simple moving average ($19.26) and +2.53% above its 200-day simple moving average ($18.96). Across its 52-week range of $16.87 to $20.95, FDUS sits at the 63.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 55.2 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.1% ($18.64 to $20.24).

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When is FDUS's next earnings date?

Based on SEC filing cadence, Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS)'s next quarterly reporting window is estimated around Dec 30, 2026.

How much is FDUS stock expected to move on earnings?

Volatility modeling currently projects a ±4.1% event move for FDUS, spanning a range between $18.64 and $20.24.

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