FDUS Dividend History & Yield
Fidus Investment Corporation · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (in 51 days) | Dec 24, 2026 | $0.50 | $50.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 142 days) | Mar 25, 2027 | $0.50 | $50.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 233 days) | Jun 24, 2027 | $0.50 | $50.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 324 days) | Sep 23, 2027 | $0.50 | $50.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FDUS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.00 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much FDUS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 600 | $11,136 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,000 | $55,680 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,000 | $111,360 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 10.78%. $10,000 in FDUS would currently pay about $1,078 a year ($90 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FDUS dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.50 | -19.4% |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | $0.62 | +19.2% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | $0.52 | +4.0% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 | $0.50 | -12.3% |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | $0.57 | +5.6% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | $0.54 | +0.0% |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Mar 27, 2025 | $0.54 | -11.5% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | $0.61 | +7.0% |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 | $0.57 | -3.4% |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Jun 26, 2024 | $0.59 | -9.2% |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Mar 27, 2024 | $0.65 | -18.8% |
| Dec 19, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $0.80 | +11.1% |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Sep 27, 2023 | $0.72 | +2.9% |
| Jun 20, 2023 | Jun 28, 2023 | $0.70 | +6.1% |
| Mar 21, 2023 | Mar 29, 2023 | $0.66 | +8.2% |
| Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 | $0.61 | +41.9% |
| Sep 8, 2022 | Sep 23, 2022 | $0.43 | +0.0% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 24, 2022 | $0.43 | -18.9% |
| Mar 10, 2022 | Mar 25, 2022 | $0.53 | +29.3% |
| Dec 2, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 | $0.41 | -2.4% |
| Sep 13, 2021 | Sep 28, 2021 | $0.42 | +7.7% |
| Jun 11, 2021 | Jun 28, 2021 | $0.39 | +2.6% |
| Mar 11, 2021 | Mar 26, 2021 | $0.38 | +11.8% |
| Dec 3, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | $0.34 | +13.3% |
| Sep 10, 2020 | Sep 25, 2020 | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Jun 11, 2020 | Jun 26, 2020 | $0.30 | -23.1% |
| Mar 12, 2020 | Mar 27, 2020 | $0.39 | -9.3% |
| Dec 5, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 | $0.43 | +10.3% |
| Sep 5, 2019 | Sep 20, 2019 | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Jun 6, 2019 | Jun 21, 2019 | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Mar 7, 2019 | Mar 22, 2019 | $0.39 | -9.3% |
| Dec 6, 2018 | Dec 21, 2018 | $0.43 | +10.3% |
| Sep 6, 2018 | Sep 21, 2018 | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Jun 7, 2018 | Jun 22, 2018 | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Mar 8, 2018 | Mar 23, 2018 | $0.39 | -9.3% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | Dec 27, 2017 | $0.43 | +10.3% |
| Sep 7, 2017 | Sep 22, 2017 | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Jun 7, 2017 | Jun 23, 2017 | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Mar 8, 2017 | Mar 24, 2017 | $0.39 | -9.3% |
| Nov 30, 2016 | Dec 16, 2016 | $0.43 | +10.3% |
| Sep 7, 2016 | Sep 23, 2016 | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Jun 8, 2016 | Jun 24, 2016 | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Mar 9, 2016 | Mar 25, 2016 | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Dec 2, 2015 | Dec 18, 2015 | $0.39 | +875.0% |
| Nov 24, 2015 | Dec 11, 2015 | $0.04 | -89.7% |
| Sep 15, 2015 | Sep 25, 2015 | $0.39 | -2.5% |
| Jun 9, 2015 | Jun 25, 2015 | $0.40 | +5.3% |
| Mar 10, 2015 | Mar 26, 2015 | $0.38 | -20.8% |
| Dec 3, 2014 | Dec 19, 2014 | $0.48 | +26.3% |
| Sep 10, 2014 | Sep 26, 2014 | $0.38 | +660.0% |
| Aug 21, 2014 | Aug 29, 2014 | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Jul 23, 2014 | Jul 31, 2014 | $0.05 | -86.8% |
| Jun 11, 2014 | Jun 27, 2014 | $0.38 | +0.0% |
| Mar 19, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | $0.38 | -50.0% |
| Dec 4, 2013 | Dec 20, 2013 | $0.76 | +81.0% |
| Sep 10, 2013 | Sep 26, 2013 | $0.42 | +10.5% |
| Jun 10, 2013 | Jun 26, 2013 | $0.38 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Mar 28, 2013 | $0.38 | +0.0% |
| Dec 5, 2012 | — | $0.38 | +0.0% |
| Sep 7, 2012 | — | $0.38 | +5.6% |
| Jun 11, 2012 | — | $0.36 | +5.9% |
| Mar 12, 2012 | — | $0.34 | +6.2% |
| Dec 2, 2011 | — | $0.32 | +0.0% |
| Sep 8, 2011 | — | $0.32 | — |
FDUS dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | Raised 19.2% | $0.52 | $0.62 | Paid |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Cut 12.3% | $0.57 | $0.50 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
FDUS scores 65/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (elevated risk).
3 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
- Yield above 7%
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Fidus Investment Corporation
Fidus Investment Corporation is a business development company. It specializing in leveraged buyouts, refinancings, change of ownership transactions, recapitalizations, strategic acquisitions, mezzanine, growth capital, business expansion, lower middle market investments, debt investments, subordinated and second lien loans, senior secured and unitranche debt, preferred equity, warrants, subordinated debt, senior subordinated notes, junior secured loans, and unitranche loans. It does not invest in turnarounds or distressed situations.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: Sep 8, 2011. 64 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FDUS dividend FAQ
When is FDUS's next ex-dividend date?
FDUS's next ex-dividend date is Dec 15, 2026 (in 51 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.50 per share, expected on Dec 24, 2026.
How often does FDUS pay dividends?
FDUS pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.50 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.
What is FDUS's dividend yield?
FDUS's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 11.53%, based on $2.14 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $18.56. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.00 per share, is 10.78%.
How much does FDUS pay per share?
FDUS pays about $0.50 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.00 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $200.00 a year.
Has FDUS grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 6.9% a year (-5.3% over the last year). FDUS did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of FDUS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 10.78%, you would need about 600 shares of FDUS (roughly $11,136 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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