Chicago Atlantic BDC

LIEN

Market cap $240M

Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) Discusses Lending Strategies and Funding Vehicles in the Cannabis Industry Transcript

The December Dividend Power list identifies 35 high-yield stocks, with 14 offering 'safer' dividends backed by free cash flow yields exceeding dividend yields. Top actionable picks include Annaly Capital, Barings BDC, Noah Holdings, Blue Owl Capital, and SLR Investment, all meeting the dogcatcher ideal for safety and value. Analyst projections estimate average net gains of 38.75% for the top ten Dividend Power stocks by December 2026, with risk profiles generally below market average.

Chicago Atlantic BDC (LIEN) is upgraded to Buy, driven by strong Q3 earnings, resilient NAV growth, and an attractive 19.5% discount to NAV. LIEN's portfolio, focused on senior secured floating rate debt and expanding beyond cannabis, supports a robust 12.7% dividend yield with 124% coverage. Management's active investment pace and sector diversification position LIEN to capitalize on cannabis industry growth and mitigate rate environment risks.

NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LIEN), a specialty finance company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company, today announced that the Company will participate in Noble Capital Markets Inc.'s 21st Annual Emerging Growth Equity Conference taking place December 2-3, 2025 in Boca Raton, FL.

Of 35 November Dividend Power Dogs, 12 are recommended for "safer" dividends, with free-cash-flow-yields exceeding dividend-yields, and returns from $1,000 invested equaling-or-exceeding share-price, making them ideal buys. Analyst forecasts project average net gains of 36.78% for the top ten DiviPower stocks by November 2026, with strong upside potential in select financials. Caution is advised for stocks with negative free cash flow margins, as 18 of 35 are considered cash-poor and riskier for dividend sustainability.

Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. ( LIEN ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 13, 2025 9:00 AM EST Company Participants Tripp Sullivan Peter Sack - Chief Executive Officer Thomas Geoffroy - Interim Chief Financial Officer Bernardino Colonna - President Conference Call Participants Pablo Zuanic - Zuanic & Associates Presentation Operator Good day, and welcome to the Chicago Atlantic BDC Quarter 3 2025 Earnings Call. [Operator Instructions] Please note this event is being recorded.

Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.42 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.35 per share. This compares to break-even earnings per share a year ago.

NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (“the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LIEN), a specialty finance company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company, today announced that the Company's board of directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.34 per share for the quarter ending December 31, 2025.

Thirteen of 35 October Dividend Power Dogs are recommended for their "safer" dividends, with free cash-flow yields exceeding dividend yields, making them ideal buys. The Dividend Power strategy focuses on high earnings yield and high dividend yield, creating a resilient portfolio for both downturns and bull markets. Analysts project significant gains for the top ten DiviPower stocks by October 2026, with potential net gains ranging from 36% to 190.33%.

Chicago Atlantic BDC remains a Hold due to weak dividend coverage and increased reliance on PIK interest income. LIEN's portfolio is heavily concentrated in the cannabis sector, with 78% exposure, and benefits from 100% senior secured loans. Recent earnings show stable net investment income but rising expenses and PIK income, signaling potential stress among portfolio companies.