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FDUS

Fidus Investment Corporation

FDUS

Financial Services · Asset Management · Stock · quarterly payer

$19.71

Undervalued · +65% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

11.01%

Annual Dividend

$2.14

Payout Ratio

106%

5-Yr Growth

10.1%

Ex-Date

Sep 15, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about FDUS's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 4, 2026, Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) has a forward dividend yield of 11.01%, based on an annual dividend of $2.14 per share and a share price of $19.71.
  • As of Nov 4, 2026, FDUS's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is D (47 out of 100), which rates the dividend as unsafe.
  • FDUS last cut its regular dividend in 2025.
  • FDUS's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 15, 2026, for a dividend of $0.50 per share.
  • As of Nov 4, 2026, FDUS pays out 106% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • FDUS's dividend has grown at an average rate of 10.1% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 4, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for FDUS is $32.57 per share, 65% above the $19.71 share price, so FDUS screens as undervalued.
  • Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "FDUS Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 4, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/FDUS

Summary

As of Nov 4, 2026, Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) yields 11.01% ($2.14 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of D (47/100).

Is FDUS a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 11.01% ($2.14/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

  • Strong 10.1% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2025
  • Elevated payout ratio (106%)
  • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
  • Below-average dividend safety score

Key Data

Dividend Yield
11.01%
Payout Ratio
106%
Annual Dividend
$2.14
5-Yr Avg Growth
10.1%
Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 15, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.75
Market Cap
$783.9M
P/E Ratio
9.5
5-Yr Total Return
6%
52-Week Range
$16.87 – $20.95
Dividend Safety
D · 47/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2025)

FDUS dividend changes

Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) pays a variable dividend: across the 64 payments on record since 2011, 20 were higher than the one before and 11 lower. The latest change was down 19.4% to $0.500 per share, going ex-dividend on Sep 15, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Sep 15, 2026Lower$0.620 → $0.500−19.4%
Jun 16, 2026Higher$0.520 → $0.620+19.2%
Mar 20, 2026Higher$0.500 → $0.520+4.0%
Dec 19, 2025Lower$0.570 → $0.500−12.3%
Sep 18, 2025Higher$0.540 → $0.570+5.6%
Mar 20, 2025Lower$0.610 → $0.540−11.5%
Dec 17, 2024Higher$0.570 → $0.610+7.0%
Sep 19, 2024Lower$0.590 → $0.570−3.4%
Jun 18, 2024Lower$0.650 → $0.590−9.2%
Mar 19, 2024Lower$0.800 → $0.650−18.8%
Dec 19, 2023Higher$0.720 → $0.800+11.1%
Sep 19, 2023Higher$0.700 → $0.720+2.9%
Every FDUS payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
FDUS ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →FDUS dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FDUS a good dividend stock?

Mixed. Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 11.01% ($2.14/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Is FDUS undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, FDUS's fair value is about $32.57 versus a $19.71 share price — so it looks undervalued (+65% vs. fair value).

Is FDUS's dividend safe?

FDUS has a dividend-safety grade of D (47/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2025, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is FDUS's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for FDUS is about $32.57 per share, roughly 65% above the current $19.71 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is FDUS a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data FDUS screens as "mixed" and undervalued. Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 11.01% ($2.14/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will FDUS cut its dividend?

FDUS earns a dividend-safety grade of D (47/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2025). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does FDUS pay a dividend?

Yes. Fidus Investment Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $2.14 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 11.01%.

What is FDUS's dividend yield?

As of Nov 4, 2026, FDUS's forward dividend yield is 11.01%, based on a $2.14 annual dividend and a $19.71 share price.

What is FDUS's dividend per share?

As of Nov 4, 2026, FDUS pays $2.14 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is FDUS's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 4, 2026, FDUS's payout ratio is 106% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has FDUS grown its dividend?

FDUS does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next FDUS ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 4, 2026, FDUS's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 15, 2026, for $0.50 per share.

FDUS Dividend News

FDUS
CutFDUS·Sep 16, 2026

Fidus Investment Cuts Quarterly Payout 19.35% to $0.50

Fidus Investment reduced its quarterly payout from $0.62 to $0.50, lowering the supplemental portion while leaving its base dividend intact.

FDUS
IncreaseFDUS·Jun 17, 2026

Fidus Investment Raises Quarterly Dividend to 62 Cents

Fidus Investment Corporation increased its quarterly dividend to $0.62 per share, with the shares trading on an ex-dividend basis on June 16, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $2.14 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$53.50
Annual$214.00
Monthly avg$17.83

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