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LIEN Stock Chart & Stats
$10.19
$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$10.19
$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$8.92 - $11.27
Previous CloseN/A
Volume30.17K
Average Volume (3M)53.43K
Market Cap
$215.65M
Enterprise Value$249.03
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$925.53M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$27.00B
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.8
Beta0.35
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.38Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield14.32%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.39
Shares Outstanding22,820,590
10 Day Avg. Volume76,612
30 Day Avg. Volume53,430
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)1.57
Revenue Forecast (FY)$62.62M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Senior Secured PortfolioA portfolio concentrated in senior secured debt provides stronger structural protection than unsecured lending, while the absence of non-accrual loans indicates healthy current credit performance. Broad exposure across 37 companies and a 16.0% weighted yield support recurring investment income.
Conservative LeverageVery low leverage and substantial reported liquidity give Chicago Atlantic BDC financial flexibility to withstand portfolio movements and fund new investments. This conservative balance-sheet position can also support access to capital while limiting the burden of borrowing costs on investment income.
Merger-Driven ScaleThe proposed all-stock merger could materially expand the platform and diversify its loan portfolio, while improving access to debt financing and trading liquidity. A larger specialty-finance franchise may strengthen origination capacity and spread operating costs across a broader asset base.
Bears Say
Cash-Flow VolatilityThe sharp swing from negative annual operating cash flow to very strong TTM results reduces confidence in the consistency of cash generation. Variability from working-capital timing or portfolio-related movements may complicate dividend support, reinvestment planning, and assessment of recurring earnings.
Earnings-Quality NoiseAn unusually high reported EBITDA margin suggests that operating-profit measures may include non-recurring items or classification effects. That weakens comparability across periods and makes it harder to determine how much of current profitability reflects durable investment income versus accounting or portfolio-related noise.
Merger Execution RiskThe proposed merger cannot deliver its expected scale, diversification, financing, and liquidity benefits until approvals, regulatory clearances, and filings are completed. Delays or failure to close would leave the current platform without the planned expansion and could consume management attention during execution.
Chicago Atlantic BDC News
LIEN FAQ
What was Chicago Atlantic BDC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Chicago Atlantic BDC lowest stock price was $8.92 and its highest was $11.27 in the past 12 months.
What is Chicago Atlantic BDC’s market cap?
Chicago Atlantic BDC’s market cap is $215.65M.
When is Chicago Atlantic BDC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Chicago Atlantic BDC’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 33 days.
How were Chicago Atlantic BDC’s earnings last quarter?
Chicago Atlantic BDC released its earnings results on Aug 13, 2026. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.4 by -$0.06.
Is Chicago Atlantic BDC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Chicago Atlantic BDC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Chicago Atlantic BDC pay dividends?
Chicago Atlantic BDC pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.34 which represents an annual dividend yield of 14.32%. See more information on Chicago Atlantic BDC dividends here
What is Chicago Atlantic BDC’s EPS estimate?
Chicago Atlantic BDC’s EPS estimate is 0.38.
How many shares outstanding does Chicago Atlantic BDC have?
Chicago Atlantic BDC has 22,820,590 shares outstanding.
What happened to Chicago Atlantic BDC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Chicago Atlantic BDC reported an EPS of $0.34 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.4. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.687%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Chicago Atlantic BDC?
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
Neutral
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LIEN Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $1.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 4.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.7%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
4.47%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
14.32%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.68%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Chicago Atlantic BDC
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
Q2 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 summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
27.10% Insiders
6.63% Mutual Funds
10.76% Other Institutional Investors
53.48% Public Companies and
Individual Investors