NASDAQ:FDUS · NASDAQ Global Select
+$0.26 today
Vol 0.26M · Avg 0.30M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of Fidus Investment Corporation earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare FDUS returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
11.1%
avg 12.0%
ROIC
8.1%
avg 6.5%
ROA
5.8%
avg 6.6%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 11.1% versus its period average of 12.0%. 1 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jody Burfening | Investor Relations Contact | — | — | — | — | — |
Amanda Armstrong | Accounting Manager | — | — | — | — | — |
Edward H. Ross | Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer | — | — | 60 | $0.00 | <0.01% |
Matthew Culbertson | Managing Director | — | — | — | — | — |
Richey Reneberg | Managing Director | — | — | — | — | — |
Robert G. Lesley Jr. | Managing Director | — | — | — | $10,500.00 | 0.03% |
Thomas C. Lauer | President, MD & Director | — | — | 58 | $81,599.94 | 0.21% |
Will Brown | Managing Director | — | — | — | — | — |
J. Connor Hoesley | Managing Director | — | — | — | — | — |
Shelby Elizabeth Sherard | Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary | — | — | 56 | $31,660.00 | 0.08% |
Michael J. Miller | MD & Head of Business Development | — | — | — | — | — |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
No insider transactions in the last 12 months.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | -5.7% | +0.9% (13yr)1 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +11.1% | +14.3% (13yr)1 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +10.2% | +7.2% (13yr)1 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +19.7% | +12.6% (13yr)1 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in EBIT at +19.7% over three years. Forward estimates point to Revenue at +14.3% (13yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages FDUS?
Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) lists 11 active executives. The top listed executive is Jody Burfening, Investor Relations Contact.
Are FDUS insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $1.43M.
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