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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)76.54K
Market Cap
$223.64M
Enterprise Value$279.36M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.35M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$54.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.5
Beta0.29
Next Earnings
Aug 07, 2026EPS Estimate
0.4Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield13.03%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.50
Shares Outstanding22,890,590
10 Day Avg. Volume73,002
30 Day Avg. Volume76,544
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 Cap1.25
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.74
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.34
Enterprise Value/Ebitda0.36
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, Senior-secured Portfolio YieldA ~15.8% gross weighted yield combined with an all senior‑secured portfolio and minimal sub‑debt exposure creates a durable margin advantage versus peers. This structural yield spread supports sustained net investment income and dividend coverage, reducing dependence on yield expansion for months ahead.
Conservative Leverage ProfileVery low reported leverage provides structural financial flexibility: capacity to absorb credit stress, opportunistically add accretive borrowing, and preserve dividend policy. Over a 2–6 month horizon conservative leverage reduces refinancing and coverage risk common across higher‑geared BDC peers.
Large Origination Pipeline And Record OriginationsA sizeable $810M pipeline plus record quarterly originations signals durable deal flow and scalable earning assets. Diversification between cannabis and non‑cannabis originations supports steady deployment and revenue growth potential, assuming underwriting discipline converts pipeline into funded loans over coming quarters.
Bears Say
Volatile Cash-flow ConversionReported earnings and high margins contrast with inconsistent cash realization; negative operating/free cash flow in 2024–2025 despite positive TTM cash inflows highlights timing and collection variability. This persistent cash‑conversion volatility can pressure dividend sustainability and increase reliance on debt or capital markets.
Modest Immediate LiquidityA very small cash cushion (~$1.5M) and dependence on a revolver subject to borrowing base limits constrains near‑term liquidity. If market or collateral conditions tighten, the firm may face funding friction to support originations or dividend payments, raising execution risk over the medium term.
Merger And Execution RiskThe planned REFI merger is a material structural change that could improve scale and funding but also brings integration, regulatory and shareholder‑approval risk. Execution risk and shifting governance or capital mixes could distract management and affect portfolio strategy and funding dynamics during the integration period.
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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 $223.64M.
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 37 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 22,890,590 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 8.378%.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
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 ▲ 12.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 18.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 18.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
11.82%
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. functions as a specialized business development company (BDC) dedicated to investing across the cannabis industry. It channels capital into privately held cannabis enterprises through both direct lending and equity ownership. The firm actively collaborates with private equity entities, entrepreneurs, and business owners to offer diverse credit and equity financing solutions. These solutions are designed to facilitate various corporate actions, including buyouts, recapitalizations, expansion initiatives, refinancings, and acquisitions. Its investment focus spans a wide range of cannabis businesses, encompassing those developing enabling technologies, companies in the cannabis-related health and wellness sector, and distributors of hemp and CBD products. Established in 2021, the company is headquartered in New York, New York.
LIEN Company Deck
LIEN Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized record financial performance, strong portfolio yields, conservative leverage, and meaningful origination momentum—particularly notable given regulatory tailwinds for the cannabis market. Key positives include record NII and funding activity, high senior-secured yields, zero nonaccruals, and a large $810M pipeline. Offsetting items include a $1.4M net unrealized loss from spread widening, higher interest expense and operating costs, modest cash on hand, and some execution uncertainty around accessing additional capital under the shelf. On balance, the highlights are more numerous and material than the lowlights, indicating solid operational execution and a favorable positioning to benefit from improving industry dynamics.View all LIEN earnings summariesLIEN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$11.00
▲(3.29% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.03% Insiders
6.61% Mutual Funds
10.88% Other Institutional Investors
80.55% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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