Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance

REFI

Market cap $260M

CHICAGO, March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ: REFI), a commercial mortgage real estate investment trust, announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.47 per share for the first quarter of 2026. The regular quarterly dividend, which equates to an annualized rate of $1.88 per common share, is payable on April 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 31, 2026.

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (REFI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (REFI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.43 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.42 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.46 per share a year ago.

CHICAGO, March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ: REFI) (“Chicago Atlantic” or the “Company”), a commercial mortgage real estate investment trust, today announced its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025.

Dividend Power's March 2026 list highlights 35 high-yield, low-priced financial stocks, with five 'safer' picks showing free cash flow yields above dividend yields. Analyst forecasts project average net gains of 43.15% by March 2027 for the top ten DiviPower stocks, with MFA Financial leading at a projected 57.75% return. All 35 stocks meet the dogcatcher standard: projected annual dividends from $1K invested exceed their single share prices, signaling deep value opportunities.

The cannabis sector continues to evolve in early 2026. However, volatility remains a defining feature. Multi-state operators still face pricing pressure. At the same time, capital remains tight across the industry. Therefore, many investors are turning toward ancillary cannabis stocks instead of plant-touching companies.

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CHICAGO, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ: REFI) ("Chicago Atlantic" or the “Company”), a commercial mortgage real estate investment trust, announced details for the release of its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025.

The cannabis industry continues to evolve as legalization expands and regulations slowly improve. While many investors focus on plant-touching companies, others prefer lower-risk exposure. This is where cannabis REITs become attractive. These companies generate revenue by owning or financing real estate associated with licensed cannabis operators. As a result, they avoid direct involvement in cannabis production or sales. Instead, they benefit from long-term leases and structured financing agreements.

The cannabis sector continues evolving as capital markets slowly reopen. However, volatility remains high for plant-touching cannabis operators. Because of that, many investors look toward cannabis real estate investment trusts. These companies earn income through rent or interest, not cannabis sales. As a result, revenue can be more predictable during uncertain periods. Still, not all cannabis REITs follow the same strategy. Some focus on property ownership, while others specialize in lending. Therefore, understanding each model is essential before investing. January 2026 is an important month as investors reassess income opportunities. Below are three cannabis REITs investors are actively watching this year.