Fidus Investment Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript - Fidus Investment (NASDAQ:FDUS)

Fidus Investment (NASDAQ:FDUS) reported strong third-quarter results on Friday, with adjusted NII of $0.54 per share driven by a 24% increase in interest income. The company also declared a total dividend of $0.54 per share for Q4 2026, made up of a base dividend plus a supplemental dividend. In the call transcript, management highlighted portfolio stability, including total fair value of $1.4 billion and no debt investments on non-accrual. Originations in Q3 were $51.8 million, mainly first lien debt, while repayments were nearly matching originations. The debt portfolio carries a weighted average interest rate of 5.8% and the firm reported $248.5 million in liquidity, with expectations of higher investment activity later in 2026 due to a more active M&A market.