Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.02
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) Dividend History
Income profile from 2023 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
9.9%
Payout Ratio
69.9%
Watch
Dividend Streak
2 years
LIEN Dividend Income Check
Safety
69.9% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 9.7% and trend is unknown.
LIEN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield9.9%
Trailing DPS$1.02
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout69.9%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout135.2%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)9.7%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield9.9%
1Y Total Return5.6%
5Y Total Return5.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)31.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,57910Y ago$10,57920Y ago$10,579
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
LIEN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (4 years of payments)
LIEN Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. distributes 69.9% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 135.2%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
LIEN has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, LIEN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 9.9% dividend yield, 9.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 9.7% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 5.8%, with dividends contributing 31.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $10,579 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
LIEN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 13 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$4.80
Avg/Payment$0.3692
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026Latest | $0.3400 | — | 13.29% | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Jun 26, 2026 | $0.3400 | — | 13.63% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $0.3400 | — | 14.61% | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.3400 | — | 13.17% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.3400 | — | 12.39% | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | $0.3400 | — | 12.57% | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.3400 | — | 10.31% | Apr 11, 2025 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $0.3400 | ↑ +36.0% | 8.91% | Dec 27, 2024 |
LIEN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
9.9%
#8 of 9
Safety
Watch
69.9% payout
Streak
2Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.9%
#8 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIENChicago Atlantic BDC… | $237M | 9.9% | 69.9% | 2 | Watch |
3rd  REFIChicago Atlantic Rea… | $228M | 19.1% | 1.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $200M | 20.8% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
 SUNSSunrise Realty Trust… | $99M | 16.0% | 1.2% | 2 | Sustainable |
 CSWCCapital Southwest Co… | $1.4B | 9.7% | 1.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 FDUSFidus Investment Cor… | $724M | 11.1% | 91.6% | 0 | At Risk |
1st  HRZNHorizon Technology F… | $231M | 27.2% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 CCAPCrescent Capital BDC… | $356M | 18.9% | 2.0% | 2 | Sustainable |
 IIPRInnovative Industria… | $1.6B | 13.8% | 1.9% | 9 | Sustainable |
LIEN Annual Dividend History (2020–2026)
7 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.02 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 7.3% |
| 2025 | $1.36 | 24.8% | 4 | $1.46 | 93.2% | 1.07x | 9.7% |
| 2024 | $1.09 | -18.0% | 4 | $0.93 | 117.2% | 0.85x | 7.8% |
| 2023 | $1.33 | — | 2 | $1.18 | 112.7% | 0.89x | 9.5% |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.31 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.64 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.09 | — | — | — |
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LIEN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LIEN stock.
How much dividend does LIEN pay per share?
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.02 per share, with a current dividend yield of +9.9%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is LIEN's next ex-dividend date?
LIEN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. LIEN typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is LIEN's dividend safe?
LIEN's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +69.9% and FCF payout ratio of +135.2%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has LIEN increased its dividend?
LIEN has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does LIEN pay dividends?
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.02 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 3+ years from 2023 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in LIEN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in LIEN five years ago would be worth approximately $10,579 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is LIEN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
LIEN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +9.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +9.9% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.