The stock of Fidus Investment Corp (FDUS) has seen a 4.90% increase in the past week, with a 3.28% gain in the past month, and a 1.87% flourish in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 1.48%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 1.45% for FDUS. The simple moving average for the past 20 days is 3.50% for FDUS’s stock, with a 2.46% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Is It Worth Investing in Fidus Investment Corp (NASDAQ: FDUS) Right Now?
Fidus Investment Corp (NASDAQ: FDUS) has a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.92x that is above its average ratio. Additionally, the 36-month beta value for FDUS is 0.99. There are mixed opinions on the stock, with 2 analysts rating it as a “buy”, 1 rating it as “overweight”, 1 rating it as “hold”, and 0 rating it as “sell”.
The public float for FDUS is 34.69M and currently, short sellers hold a 0.73% ratio of that float. The average trading volume of FDUS on July 04, 2025 was 208.10K shares.
FDUS stock’s latest price update
Fidus Investment Corp (NASDAQ: FDUS) has experienced a rise in its stock price by 1.07% compared to its previous closing price of $20.56. However, the company has seen a gain of 4.90% in its stock price over the last five trading days. seekingalpha.com reported 2025-07-03 that Fidus Investment covers its base dividend with net investment income and is growing net originations, supporting reliable income and portfolio growth. The portfolio has shifted toward higher-quality First Lien loans, resulting in improved credit quality and a low non-accrual ratio versus peers. The stock trades at a modest 5% premium to NAV, but strong fundamentals and dividend coverage suggest potential for a higher valuation multiple.
Analysts’ Opinion of FDUS
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for FDUS stocks, with B. Riley Securities repeating the rating for FDUS by listing it as a “Buy”. The predicted price for FDUS in the upcoming period, according to B. Riley Securities is $22 based on the research report published on May 13, 2025 of the current year 2025.
B. Riley Securities, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see FDUS reach a price target of $22. The rating they have provided for FDUS stocks is “Neutral” according to the report published on January 08th, 2024.
Keefe Bruyette gave a rating of “Mkt Perform” to FDUS, setting the target price at $19.50 in the report published on July 11th of the previous year.
FDUS Trading at 5.06% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought FDUS to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -10.80% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 1.45%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 1.48%, as shares surge +3.38% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +12.39% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, FDUS rose by +4.90%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +3.13% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $20.11. In addition, Fidus Investment Corp saw 9.50% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Insider Trading
N/A, the N/A of Fidus Investment Corp, N/A N/A shares at N/A during a trade that took place back on N/A, which means that N/A is holding N/A shares at N/A based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for FDUS
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.69% for the present operating margin
- 1.0% for the gross margin
The net margin for Fidus Investment Corp stands at 0.52%. The total capital return value is set at 0.08%.
Based on Fidus Investment Corp (FDUS), the company’s capital structure generated 0.21 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at -0.05. The debt to equity ratio resting at 0.26. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 4.36.
When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 5.67. The receivables turnover for the company is 8.04for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.12.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Fidus Investment Corp (FDUS) has seen better performance in recent times. Analysts have a bullish opinion on the stock, with some rating it as a “buy” and others rating it as a “hold”. It is worth mentioning that the stock is currently trading in close proximity to its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
