Fidus Investment (FDUS) Beats Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Core Viewpoint - Fidus Investment (FDUS) reported quarterly earnings of $0.54 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.53 per share, but down from $0.59 per share a year ago, indicating a slight earnings surprise of 1.89% [1][2] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $36.5 million for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.04% and showing an increase from $34.65 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Fidus Investment has exceeded consensus EPS estimates three times and topped revenue estimates four times [2] Stock Performance - Fidus Investment shares have declined approximately 10.6% since the beginning of the year, compared to a decline of 4.3% for the S&P 500 [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating expectations for it to outperform the market in the near future [6] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.53 on revenues of $36.03 million, while for the current fiscal year, the estimate is $2.14 on revenues of $147.18 million [7] - The trend of estimate revisions for Fidus Investment has been favorable leading up to the earnings release [6] Industry Context - The Financial - SBIC & Commercial Industry, to which Fidus Investment belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 28% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges ahead [8] - The performance of Fidus Investment may be influenced by the overall outlook for the industry [8]