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.
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Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) advanced +1.83% to $19.44, trading at 63% of its 52-week range ($16.87 – $20.95). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (steady margins) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
EVANSTON, Ill., Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fidus Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: FDUS) (“Fidus” or the “Company”) today announced that it will report its third quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, November
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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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
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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 → |
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 | — | — |
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.
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).
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.
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).
Why FDUS Stock advanced +1.83% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (steady margins) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.