FDUS Dividend History & Analysis | 9.8% Yield

FDUS has a dividend yield of 9.8% and paid 1.94 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 9.76%
Payout Ratio 120.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.94%
Consistency Lifetime 93.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 25.36%
Payout FCF 129.8%
Streak Years 15
Dividend Rating 72.17%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -7.8%
Total Return 5y: 146.5%

Top Dividend Payers in Asset Management & Custody Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ECC 709 M 24.3% 44.7%
OXLC 1,177 M 28.3% 29.2%
ECAT 1,534 M 22.0% 36.5%
OCCI 129 M 24.3% 30.5%
BCAT 1,540 M 22.4% 31.2%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ECAT 1,534 M 144% 91.7%
FSCO 1,204 M 105% 90.0%
OPFI 831 M 108% 100%
SUNS 126 M 90.5% 100%
OWL 21,322 M 60.1% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Asset Management & Custody Banks

BUI
BlackRock Utility
 10.47% Yield
GNT
GAMCO Natural Resources
 7.98% Yield
GAM
General American
 11.74% Yield
BK
The Bank of New York
 2.10% Yield
TRIN
Trinity Capital
 14.80% Yield
TBLD
Thornburg Income
 6.56% Yield

FDUS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 2025-12-29 Quarterly 0.43 0% 2.25%
2025-09-18 2025-09-18 2025-09-25 Quarterly 0.43 -20.4% 2.1%
2025-06-13 2025-06-13 2025-06-25 Quarterly 0.54 0% 2.75%
2025-03-20 2025-03-20 2025-03-27 Quarterly 0.54 -11.5% 2.63%
2024-12-17 2024-12-17 2024-12-27 Quarterly 0.61 7% 2.99%
2024-09-19 2024-09-19 2024-09-26 Quarterly 0.57 -3.4% 2.88%
2024-06-18 2024-06-19 2024-06-26 Quarterly 0.59 -9.2% 3.05%
2024-03-19 2024-03-20 2024-03-27 Quarterly 0.65 -18.8% 3.43%
2023-12-19 2023-12-20 2023-12-27 Quarterly 0.8 11.1% 4.12%
2023-09-19 2023-09-20 2023-09-27 Quarterly 0.72 2.9% 3.83%
2023-06-20 2023-06-21 2023-06-28 Quarterly 0.7 6.1% 3.62%
2023-03-21 2023-03-22 2023-03-29 Quarterly 0.66 8.2% 3.43%
2022-12-01 2022-12-02 2022-12-16 Quarterly 0.61 41.9% 3.05%
2022-09-08 2022-09-09 2022-09-23 Quarterly 0.43 0% 2.21%
2022-06-09 2022-06-10 2022-06-24 Quarterly 0.43 -18.9% 2.17%
2022-03-10 2022-03-11 2022-03-25 Quarterly 0.53 29.3% 2.76%
2021-12-02 2021-12-03 2021-12-17 Quarterly 0.41 -2.4% 2.32%
2021-09-13 2021-09-14 2021-09-28 Quarterly 0.42 7.7% 2.34%
2021-06-11 2021-06-14 2021-06-28 Quarterly 0.39 2.6% 2.22%
2021-03-11 2021-03-12 2021-03-26 Quarterly 0.38 11.8% 2.53%
2020-12-03 2020-12-04 2020-12-18 Quarterly 0.34 13.3% N/A
2020-09-10 2020-09-11 2020-09-25 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2020-06-11 2020-06-12 2020-06-26 Quarterly 0.3 -23.1% N/A
2020-03-12 2020-03-13 2020-03-27 Quarterly 0.39 807% N/A
2019-12-05 2019-12-06 2019-12-20 Quarterly 0.043 -89% N/A
2019-09-05 2019-09-06 2019-09-20 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2019-06-06 2019-06-07 2019-06-21 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2019-03-07 2019-03-08 2019-03-22 Quarterly 0.39 -9.3% N/A
2018-12-06 2018-12-07 2018-12-21 Quarterly 0.43 10.3% N/A
2018-09-06 2018-09-07 2018-09-21 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2018-06-07 2018-06-08 2018-06-22 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2018-03-08 2018-03-09 2018-03-23 Quarterly 0.39 -9.3% N/A
2017-12-19 2017-12-20 2017-12-27 Quarterly 0.43 10.3% N/A
2017-09-07 2017-09-08 2017-09-22 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2017-06-07 2017-06-09 2017-06-23 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-03-24 Quarterly 0.39 -9.3% N/A
2016-11-30 2016-12-02 2016-12-16 Quarterly 0.43 10.3% N/A
2016-09-07 2016-09-09 2016-09-23 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2016-06-08 2016-06-10 2016-06-24 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2016-03-09 2016-03-11 2016-03-25 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2015-12-02 2015-12-04 2015-12-18 Quarterly 0.39 983.3% N/A
2015-11-24 2015-11-27 2015-12-11 Other 0.036 -90.8% N/A
2015-09-15 2015-09-17 2015-09-25 Quarterly 0.39 -2.5% N/A
2015-06-09 2015-06-11 2015-06-25 Quarterly 0.4 5.3% N/A
2015-03-10 2015-03-12 2015-03-26 Quarterly 0.38 -20.8% N/A
2014-12-03 2014-12-05 2014-12-19 Quarterly 0.48 26.3% N/A
2014-09-10 2014-09-12 2014-09-26 Quarterly 0.38 752% N/A
2014-08-21 2014-08-25 2014-08-29 Other 0.0446 0.2% N/A
2014-07-23 2014-07-25 2014-07-31 Other 0.0445 -88.3% N/A
2014-06-11 2014-06-13 2014-06-27 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A

FDUS Dividend FAQ

Fidus Investment Corp. (NASDAQ: FDUS) is a Business Development Company (BDC) that targets lower-middle-market companies in the United States, deploying capital across a wide range of financing structures-including equity, mezzanine, senior secured, unitranche, and preferred equity-while deliberately avoiding turnaround or distressed situations.

What is the Dividend Yield of FDUS?

As of February 2026, FDUS`s dividend yield is 9.76%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.94 USD by the current share price of 18.86.

Does FDUS pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, FDUS paid a dividend of 1.94 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-19 and the payout was 0.43 USD.

How often does FDUS pay dividends?

FDUS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, FDUS has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-19.

FDUS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for FDUS for the next 4 payments are between 0.533 (+24.0%) and 0.573 (+33.3%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will FDUS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.43 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for Fidus Investment (FDUS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FDUS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Fidus Investment (FDUS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of FDUS?

FDUS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.94% per year.
Strong growth: FDUS's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of FDUS?

FDUS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 25.4%. If you bought FDUS's shares at 7.65 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.94 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 25.4% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FDUS?

FDUS Payout Consistency is 93.4%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Fidus Investment has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FDUS have a good Dividend Yield?

FDUS`s 9.76% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FDUS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FDUS is 120.5%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of FDUS?

FDUS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 72.17%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

FDUS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in FDUS's Outstanding Shares?

Fidus Investment's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 16.4% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Significant dilution: Heavy share issuance is diluting existing shareholders. Even if total dividends paid increase, your dividend per share may stagnate or decline.

Has FDUS ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Sep 10, 2013 with a ratio of 1:1.

This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2009 9,427,000
2010 9,427,000
2011 10,830,000 +14.88%
2012 11,950,000 +10.34%
2013 13,740,000 +14.98%
2014 16,030,000 +16.67%
2015 16,287,500 +1.61%
2016 20,270,700 +24.46%
2017 24,493,500 +20.83%
2018 24,463,100 -0.12%
2019 24,463,100
2020 24,437,400 -0.11%
2021 24,437,400
2022 24,559,500 +0.5%
2023 26,365,300 +7.35%
2024 33,914,700 +28.63%
2025 35,721,600 +5.33%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-06 03:09