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: $10.35 to $10.77
• 50-Day Range: $10.12 to $11.12
• 52-Week Range: $9.70 to $13.38
• Volume: 38,912 shs
• Average Volume: 30,848 shs
• Market Capitalization: $239.61 million
• P/E Ratio: 28.38
• Dividend Yield: 12.95%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Chicago Atlantic BDC Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Chicago Atlantic BDC scored higher than 88% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 226th out of 935 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: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Chicago Atlantic BDC.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.8 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 46.05%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Chicago Atlantic BDC are expected to grow by 46.05% in the coming year, from $0.76 to $1.11 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Chicago Atlantic BDC is 28.54, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 284.72.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Chicago Atlantic BDC is 28.54, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 246.50.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Chicago Atlantic BDC has a P/B Ratio of 0.80. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.01% 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 0.1, 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 decreased by 81.25%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving 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 12.75%, 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 367.57%. 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 122.52% in the coming year. This indicates that Chicago Atlantic BDC may not be able to sustain their current dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.01% 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 0.1, 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 decreased by 81.25%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.96

News Sentiment

Chicago Atlantic BDC has a news sentiment score of 0.96. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.65 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Chicago Atlantic BDC this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 7 people have searched for LIEN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -36% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Chicago Atlantic BDC insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $15,524.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in 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

Only 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 $12.19 at the beginning of the year. Since then, LIEN stock has decreased by 13.4% and is now trading at $10.56.

How were Chicago Atlantic BDC's earnings last quarter?

Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (NASDAQ:LIEN) issued its earnings results on Thursday, August, 14th. The company reported $0.34 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.36 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $13.08 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $13.10 million. Chicago Atlantic BDC had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.25% and a net margin of 21.50%.
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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

• Record date for 7/11 Dividend: 6/27/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/11 Dividend: 6/27/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/11/2025
• Last Earnings: 8/14/2025
• Record date for 10/10 Dividend: 9/29/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 10/10 Dividend: 9/29/2025
• Today: 10/03/2025
• Dividend Payable: 10/10/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

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): $0.37
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 28.16
• Forward P/E Ratio: 13.71
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $9.62 million
• Net Margins: 21.50%
• Pretax Margin: 57.11%
• Return on Equity: 3.25%
• Return on Assets: 3.07%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 11.09
• Quick Ratio: 11.09

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $21.67 million
• Price / Sales: 10.97
• Cash Flow: $0.36 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 29.16
• Book Value: $13.20 per share
• Price / Book: 0.79

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 22,820,000
• Free Float: 18,964,000
• Market Cap: $237.78 million
• Optionable: N/A
• Beta: 0.27