Fidus' Q3 investment income rises on higher interest and fees
FDUS•FDUS•FDUS•FDUS•Fidus' Q3 total investment income rose year over year, driven by higher interest income and fees. Adjusted net investment income per share increased to $0.54 from $0.50, and the company declared a Q4 dividend of $0.54 per share, including a $0.11 supplemental dividend.
Fidus said higher average debt investment balances lifted interest income, while increases in prepayment and management services fees boosted fee income. Lower distributions from equity investments reduced dividend income. Adjusted net investment income per share grew to $0.54 from $0.50 a year earlier.
The company declared a Q4 dividend totaling $0.54 per share, including a $0.11 supplemental dividend. Fidus said it will focus on investing in companies with defensive traits and growth potential, and that final 2026 dividend tax attributes will be determined after year-end.
