Chicago Atlantic BDC (LIEN) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Chicago Atlantic BDC (NASDAQ:LIEN) is a closed-end management investment company organized as a business development company (BDC). It focuses on providing debt and equity financing solutions to U.S. middle-market companies that demonstrate strong growth potential. Through its public listing, the company offers investors exposure to a diversified portfolio of private credit and equity investments aimed at delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns.

The company’s investment strategy centers on structuring customized credit facilities, including senior secured loans, unitranche loans, mezzanine debt and equity co-investments. By tailoring financing packages to meet the capital requirements of portfolio companies, Chicago Atlantic BDC supports a range of corporate needs such as growth initiatives, acquisition financings and recapitalizations. Its portfolio spans multiple industries, including healthcare, business services, technology and manufacturing, reflecting a broadly diversified approach.

Chicago Atlantic BDC is sponsored by Chicago Atlantic Management LLC, an investment manager specializing in middle-market credit and equity opportunities. The management team leverages decades of experience in structuring and overseeing private capital investments across varying economic cycles. Corporate governance is overseen by an independent board of directors, ensuring alignment with shareholder interests and adherence to regulatory standards.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $9.31 to $9.46
• 50-Day Range: $9.21 to $10.27
• 52-Week Range: $9.16 to $11.44
• Volume: 24,762 shs
• Average Volume: 66,138 shs
• Market Capitalization: $213.14 million
• P/E Ratio: 11.68
• Dividend Yield: 14.56%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Chicago Atlantic BDC Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Chicago Atlantic BDC scored higher than 29% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 767th out of 878 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Chicago Atlantic BDC has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no strong buy ratings, no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Chicago Atlantic BDC has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 2.68%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Chicago Atlantic BDC are expected to grow by 2.68% in the coming year, from $1.49 to $1.53 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Chicago Atlantic BDC is 11.68, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 44.15.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Chicago Atlantic BDC is 11.68, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 23.20.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Chicago Atlantic BDC has a P/B Ratio of 0.70. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.07% of the float of Chicago Atlantic BDC has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Chicago Atlantic BDC has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Chicago Atlantic BDC has recently increased by 52.16%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Leadership

Chicago Atlantic BDC is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 14.53%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Chicago Atlantic BDC does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Chicago Atlantic BDC is 170.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on EPS estimates, Chicago Atlantic BDC will have a dividend payout ratio of 88.89% in the coming year. This indicates that Chicago Atlantic BDC may not be able to sustain their current dividend.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.00

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Chicago Atlantic BDC this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 2 people have searched for LIEN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added Chicago Atlantic BDC to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Chicago Atlantic BDC insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

16.90% of the stock of Chicago Atlantic BDC is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

4.36% of the stock of Chicago Atlantic BDC is held by institutions.

LIEN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have LIEN shares performed this year?

Chicago Atlantic BDC's stock was trading at $10.33 on January 1st, 2026. Since then, LIEN stock has decreased by 9.6% and is now trading at $9.34.

How were Chicago Atlantic BDC's earnings last quarter?

Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (NASDAQ:LIEN) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March, 19th. The company reported $0.36 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.36. The company had revenue of $14.23 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $13.41 million. Chicago Atlantic BDC had a net margin of 33.24% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 5.88%.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Chicago Atlantic BDC IPO?

Chicago Atlantic BDC (LIEN) raised $85 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on the week of January 24th 2022. The company issued 6,071,429 shares at $14.00 per share.

Who are Chicago Atlantic BDC's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Chicago Atlantic BDC include Apollon Wealth Management LLC (0.24%) and Venturi Wealth Management LLC (0.18%). Insiders that own company stock include Peter Sack and Umesh Mahajan.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Chicago Atlantic BDC?

Shares of LIEN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 3/19/2026
• Record date for 4/14 Dividend: 3/30/2026
• Ex-Dividend for 4/14 Dividend: 3/30/2026
• Dividend Payable: 4/14/2026
• Today: 5/08/2026
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 5/14/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: FIN - SBIC&COMMRL
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:LIEN
• Previous Symbol: NASDAQ:LIEN
• CIK: 1843162
• Web: www.silverspikecap.com
• Phone: 212-905-4923
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: N/A
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.80
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 11.68
• Forward P/E Ratio: 6.27
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $33.28 million
• Net Margins: 33.24%
• Pretax Margin: 60.90%
• Return on Equity: 5.88%
• Return on Assets: 5.41%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 8.86
• Quick Ratio: 8.86

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $54.30 million
• Price / Sales: 3.93
• Cash Flow: $1.36 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 6.89
• Book Value: $13.30 per share
• Price / Book: 0.70

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 22,820,000
• Free Float: 18,964,000
• Market Cap: $213.14 million
• Optionable: N/A
• Beta: 0.25