Fidus Investment Declares $0.52 First Quarter Dividend, Including $0.09 Supplement
Fidus Investment Corporation declared a $0.52 per share dividend for the first quarter of 2026, comprising a $0.43 base payment and a $0.09 supplemental distribution. The dividend is payable March 30 to shareholders of record on March 20.
Fidus Investment Corporation declared a first quarter 2026 dividend of $0.52 per share, the company announced Monday. The distribution includes a base dividend of $0.43 per share and a supplemental dividend of $0.09 per share. Read more dividend announcements.
The dividend will be paid March 30 to stockholders of record as of March 20. The company's board approved the distribution on February 17.
| Dividend Component | Amount Per Share |
|---|---|
| Base Dividend | $0.43 |
| Supplemental Dividend | $0.09 |
| Total Dividend | $0.52 |
| Date Type | Date |
|---|---|
| Declaration Date | February 17, 2026 |
| Record Date | March 20, 2026 |
| Payment Date | March 30, 2026 |
Fidus noted that its board reviews estimates of taxable income available for distribution when declaring dividends, which differs from consolidated income under generally accepted accounting principles. The differences stem from changes in unrealized appreciation and depreciation, temporary and permanent variances in income and expense recognition, and undistributed taxable income carried over from the prior year.
The final determination of 2026 taxable income and the tax attributes for 2026 dividends will be made after the close of the tax year. The company said the final tax attributes for 2026 dividends will generally include ordinary taxable income but may also include capital gains, qualified dividends and return of capital.
Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Fidus operates a dividend reinvestment plan that automatically reinvests cash dividends in additional shares of common stock unless a shareholder opts out at least two days before the payment date. Shareholders whose shares are held by a broker or financial intermediary can elect to receive cash dividends by notifying their broker.
Fidus Investment Corporation trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker FDUS. The Evanston, Illinois-based company provides customized debt and equity financing to lower middle-market companies, generally defined as U.S. firms with revenues between $10 million and $150 million. The company operates as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and has elected to be treated as a regulated investment company for federal tax purposes.