Should you buy FDUS stock?

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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) as Hold/Accumulate with a technical score of -0.31 on its -10 to +10 scale. This is a downgrade from Buy in the previous daily evaluation.

  • Hold signal since
  • Price since signal Up 2.11%
  • 3-month trend forecast Up 9.94%
  • Hold/Accumulate -0.31
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Evaluation of Fidus Investment Corporation stock downgraded after the last trading session
(Market data through Aug 10, 2026)

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Buy or Hold candidate since Jul 23, 2026 Gain 2.11%

The Fidus Investment Corporation stock price fell by -2.51% on the last day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026) from $20.35 to $19.84. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 3.37% from a day low at $19.59 to a day high of $20.25. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days but is still up by 0.3% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day along with the stock, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the stock. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -1 million shares and in total, 399 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $7.91 million.

The stock lies in the middle of a wide and weak rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 9.94% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $20.88 and $23.31 at the end of this 3-month period.

FDUS Signals & Forecast

The Fidus Investment Corporation stock holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the stock giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $20.18. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $19.67. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Thursday, July 16, 2026, and so far it has fallen -4.06%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell together with the price during the last trading day and this reduces the overall risk as volume should follow the price movements.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Fidus Investment Corporation stock

Fidus Investment Corporation finds support from accumulated volume at $19.45 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.

In general the stock tends to have very controlled movements and with good liquidity the risk is considered very low in this stock. During the last day, the stock moved $0.660 between high and low, or 3.37%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.58%.

Our recommended stop-loss: $19.00 (-4.22%) (This stock has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 17 days ago.)

Trading Expectations (FDUS) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 11th

For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect Fidus Investment Corporation to open at $19.89, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $19.59 and $20.09, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.491 (+/-2.50%) up or down from last closing price. If Fidus Investment Corporation takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.50% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $19.45 (1.97%) than the resistance at $20.35 (2.57%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..

Dividend Warning For FDUS

Dividend coming up for FDUS: Ex-dividend date (Tuesday 15th September, 2026) is 35 days away. The dividend is $0.570.

Is Fidus Investment Corporation stock A Buy?

Fidus Investment Corporation holds several positive signals, but we still don't find these to be enough for a buy candidate. At the current level, it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Hold candidate.

Current score: -0.310 Hold/Accumulate Downgraded

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - $19.89 ( 0.269%).

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Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
R3 20.55 3.60%
R2 20.30 2.32%
R1 20.15 1.54%
Price 19.84
S1 19.64 -1.00%
S2 19.49 -1.79%
S3 19.23 -3.06%

Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
R3 20.43 2.97%
R2 20.41 2.87%
R1 20.35 2.57%
Price 19.84
S1 19.45 -1.97%
S2 18.78 -5.34%
S3 18.61 -6.20%

FDUS Dividend Payout History


# Declaration Date Ex-Date Pay Date Amount Yield
1 Aug 06, 2026 Sep 15, 2026 Sep 29, 2026 $0.570 2.87%
2 May 04, 2026 Jun 16, 2026 Jun 29, 2026 $0.620 3.31%
3 Feb 17, 2026 Mar 20, 2026 Mar 30, 2026 $0.520 2.82%
4 Nov 03, 2025 Dec 19, 2025 Dec 29, 2025 $0.500 2.52%
5 Aug 07, 2025 Sep 18, 2025 Sep 25, 2025 $0.570 2.68%

FAQ

What is the symbol for Fidus Investment Corporation Stock and on which exchange is it traded?
The symbol for Fidus Investment Corporation is FDUS and it is traded on the NASDAQ (NASDAQ Stock Exchange).

Should I buy or sell Fidus Investment Corporation Stock?
Based on market data through Aug 10, 2026, StockInvest.us rates Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) as Hold/Accumulate with a technical score of -0.31 on its -10 to +10 scale. This is a downgrade from Buy in the previous daily evaluation. Since the Hold signal began on Jul 23, 2026, the price has risen 2.11%. The current 3-month trend forecast projects a rise of 9.94%.

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What's the current price of Fidus Investment Corporation Stock?
As of the end of day on the Aug 10, 2026, the price of an Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) share was $19.84.

What is the 52-week high and low for Fidus Investment Corporation Stock?
The 52-week high for Fidus Investment Corporation Stock is $21.67 and the 52-week low is $16.87.

What is the market capitalization of Fidus Investment Corporation Stock?
As of the Aug 10, 2026, the market capitalization of Fidus Investment Corporation is 753.015M.

When is the next earnings date for Fidus Investment Corporation?
The upcoming earnings date for Fidus Investment Corporation is Nov 05, 2026.
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ABOUT FIDUS INVESTMENT CORPORATION
Fidus Investment
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 secure...
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