Chicago Atlantic Bdc, Inc. (LIEN)
NASDAQ:LIEN
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LIEN Stock Chart & Stats
$10.65
-$0.17(-1.40%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$10.65
-$0.17(-1.40%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$8.92 - $11.44
Previous CloseN/A
Volume4.72K
Average Volume (3M)72.43K
Market Cap
$228.21M
Enterprise Value$279.36M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.35M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$54.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.7
Beta0.28
Next Earnings
Aug 07, 2026EPS Estimate
0.4Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield13.03%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.50
Shares Outstanding22,820,590
10 Day Avg. Volume105,401
30 Day Avg. Volume72,426
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.12
Price to Book (P/B)0.78
Price to Sales (P/S)4.34
P/FCF Ratio-11.51
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.22
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.74
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.34
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.93
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$11.00Price Target Upside3.29% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.51
Revenue Forecast (FY)$62.77M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Portfolio YieldA sustained portfolio yield ~15.8% gives durable income generation and pricing power versus peers, supporting net investment income even if funding costs rise. Over the medium term this spread enables above-market NII and margin resilience for the BDC lending model.
Predominantly Senior‑secured, Low Credit LossesA nearly exclusively senior‑secured portfolio and zero nonaccruals indicate disciplined underwriting and strong collateral protection, reducing long‑term loss severity and supporting capital preservation—an enduring structural advantage for a credit-focused BDC.
Conservative Leverage And Ample LiquidityExtremely low leverage and meaningful available liquidity provide durable financial flexibility to fund originations, absorb credit shocks, and sustain dividends. This conservative funding profile materially lowers solvency and interest‑rate risk over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Volatile Operating Cash FlowMaterial swings between reported earnings and realized cash flows create uncertainty about consistent free cash generation to fund dividends and new originations. Persistent volatility in operating cash flow undermines predictability of capital allocation over the medium term.
Regulatory Uncertainty In Cannabis SectorOngoing ambiguity around federal cannabis policy is a structural risk that can limit banking access, public listings, and secondary markets for borrowers. Until regulators provide clarity, credit demand, pricing and recoveries in this core sector remain exposed to policy shifts.
High Concentration In Cannabis ExposureA large portion of originations and pipeline tied to cannabis increases sector concentration risk. That structural exposure amplifies sensitivity to regulatory, credit and demand shocks specific to cannabis, limiting diversification benefits for portfolio resilience.
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LIEN FAQ
What was Chicago Atlantic Bdc, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Chicago Atlantic Bdc, Inc. lowest stock price was $8.92 and its highest was $11.44 in the past 12 months.
What is Chicago Atlantic Bdc, Inc.’s market cap?
Chicago Atlantic Bdc, Inc.’s market cap is $228.21M.
When is Chicago Atlantic Bdc, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Chicago Atlantic Bdc, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 07, 2026 which is in 68 days.
How were Chicago Atlantic Bdc, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Chicago Atlantic Bdc, Inc. released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported $0.44 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.355 by $0.085.
Is Chicago Atlantic Bdc, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Chicago Atlantic Bdc, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Chicago Atlantic Bdc, Inc. pay dividends?
Chicago Atlantic Bdc, Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.34 which represents an annual dividend yield of 13.03%. See more information on Chicago Atlantic Bdc, Inc. dividends here
What is Chicago Atlantic Bdc, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Chicago Atlantic Bdc, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.4.
How many shares outstanding does Chicago Atlantic Bdc, Inc. have?
Chicago Atlantic Bdc, Inc. has 22,820,590 shares outstanding.
What happened to Chicago Atlantic Bdc, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Chicago Atlantic Bdc, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.44 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.355. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.379%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Chicago Atlantic Bdc, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LIEN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Chicago Atlantic BDC Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$11.00 (3.29% Upside)
$11.00 (3.29% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LIEN Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.9%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
11.78%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.28%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
18.95%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Chicago Atlantic Bdc, Inc.
Silver Spike Investment Corp., is a a business development company. It is a specialty finance company, focuses on investing across the cannabis ecosystem through investments in the form of direct loans to, and equity ownership of, privately held cannabis companies. It intends to partner with private equity firms, entrepreneurs, business owners, and management teams to provide credit and equity financing alternatives to support buyouts, recapitalizations, growth initiatives, refinancings, and acquisitions across cannabis companies, including cannabis-enabling technology companies, cannabis-related health and wellness companies, and hemp and CBD distribution companies. The company was founded in 2021 and is based in New York, New York.
LIEN Company Deck
LIEN Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized strong portfolio fundamentals—high yields (15.8%), predominantly senior secured loans (99.5%), zero nonaccruals, low leverage (0.08x), a growing pipeline (~$732M), maintained dividend ($0.34) and ample liquidity (~$47.5M). These positives outweighed transitory quarter-over-quarter income declines driven by nonrecurring fees and broad negative market sentiment impacting the BDC sector. Management highlighted disciplined underwriting, limited sector overlap with troubled private credit areas, and positioning to capitalize on cannabis industry M&A and policy developments while acknowledging regulatory uncertainty and market valuation headwinds.View all LIEN earnings summariesLIEN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$11.00
▲(3.29% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.05% Insiders
6.63% Mutual Funds
10.91% Other Institutional Investors
80.50% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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