Chicago Atlantic BDC (LIEN) trades at 0.69x book value and an 11.2% dividend yield, an apparent deep-value setup that appears increasingly reliant on distributions exceeding earnings power.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 13, 2026 | $0.34-15.0% vs $0.40 | $14M-13.9% vs $16M |
Q2 2026 May 14, 2026 | $0.44+22.2% vs $0.36 | $17M+16.7% vs $14M |
Q2 2026 Mar 19, 2026 | $0.36+0.0% vs $0.36 | $14M-4.2% vs $15M |
Q4 2025 Nov 13, 2025 | $0.42+20.0% vs $0.35 | $15M+16.9% vs $13M |
NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2026 (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 details for the release of its financial results for the third quarter of 2026.
Six stocks are paying yields as high as 23% right now, but behind those numbers sit eroding asset values, razor-thin coverage ratios, and balance sheets that leave almost no room for error if rates or charter markets move the wrong
Ordinary dividends from BDCs, net-lease REITs, and foreign shippers carry a tax cost that hits every single distribution cycle without relief, and where you hold these positions determines whether that cost is permanent or entirely avoidable.
Five high-yield names have ex-dividend dates landing between September 21 and September 25, and the window to qualify for the next payment is closing by the day.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $9.07 | $207.62M | 6.53 | 195.21% | 63.41% | 10.45% | 11.24% | |
| $8.80 | $187.57M | 6.50 | 15.18% | 48.89% | 9.62% | 23.25% | |
| $4.37 | $177.42M | 8.17 | 55.25% | 58.87% | 6.24% | 23.45% | |
| $6.76 | $91.38M | 6.93 | 148.14% | 38.85% | 7.12% | 17.39% | |
| $23.26 | $1.45B | 15.94 | 64.73% | 55.86% | 10.22% | 9.62% | |
| $19.65 | $745.8M | 9.64 | 42.69% | 61.73% | 10.59% | 10.82% |
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Aug 13, 2026·SEC
Jun 25, 2026·SEC
Jun 18, 2026·SEC
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Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) grew revenue by 58.9% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) earned $31.7M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 63.4% net margin).
Yes. Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) pays a dividend that yields 11.24% at the current price, a high yield.
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) had a return on equity (ROE) of 10.4% over the trailing twelve months. That is in line with the market's typical 10-15%.
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 14.0%. This indicates healthy earnings from lending activities.
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) has an efficiency ratio of 14.0%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.
