Chicago Atlantic BDC reported third-quarter net investment income of $0.36 per share and a $0.34 dividend, while portfolio fair value reached $399.6 million. The proposed Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance merger is now expected to extend into 2027.
LIEN · Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc.
3 customers — 32.5% of receivables (As of March 31, 2026)
“As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, we had three portfolio companies that represented 32.5% and 31.8% respectively, of our investments, at fair value.”
One customer — 17.8% of receivables (As of March 31, 2026)
“As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, our largest portfolio company represented 17.8% and 15.7%, respectively, of our investments, at fair value.”
3 customers — 31.8% of receivables (As of December 31, 2025)
“As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, we had three portfolio companies that represented 32.5% and 31.8% respectively, of our investments, at fair value.”
One customer — 15.7% of receivables (As of December 31, 2025)
“As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, our largest portfolio company represented 17.8% and 15.7%, respectively, of our investments, at fair value.”
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Chicago Atlantic BDC reported a $399.6 million portfolio across 39 companies as of September 30, 2026, with no loans on non-accrual status. Its board declared a $0.34 fourth-quarter dividend, totaling approximately $7.8 million and payable January 15, 2027.
Chicago Atlantic BDC reported $8.3 million of net investment income for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. Investments at fair value reached $399.6 million, and the board declared a $0.34-per-share fourth-quarter dividend.
Chicago Atlantic BDC agreed to merge with Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc., expected to close in 2027, while its portfolio reached approximately $399.6 million at fair value as of September 30, 2026.
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Q3 FY26 earnings call · Nov 12, 2026TL;DR. Third-quarter net investment income rose sequentially as record originations expanded the portfolio, while credit quality remained strong and the dividend held at $0.34 per share. The company also secured a $500 million shelf, but higher expenses, lower yields, approximately $6.7 million of liquidity, slower fourth-quarter closings, sector pressure, and merger-timing uncertainty remain key risks.
- + Net investment income increased to $8.3 million, or $0.36 per share, from $7.7 million, or $0.34 per share, in the second quarter of 2026. new
- + The company funded $72.0 million to two new borrowers in the third quarter, growing the portfolio to its largest size in company history. new
- + The portfolio remained strong and resilient, with stable risk ratings, no non-accruals, 100% senior-secured debt investments, and a 15.5% weighted-average yield. new
- + The effective $500 million shelf registration provides additional capital-markets access and financial flexibility. new
- + The company announced a $0.34 dividend, marking the ninth consecutive quarter at that rate. new
- + The portfolio is protected against declining rates while retaining substantial exposure to higher benchmark rates. new
- − Total expenses increased to $7.1 million from $6.3 million in the second quarter of 2026, partly offsetting higher income and portfolio growth. new
- − Liquidity was approximately $6.7 million as of November 11, 2026, while the company was approaching its credit-facility capacity. new
- − Management expects closings to potentially slow in the fourth quarter as the company approaches full utilization of its revolver. new
- − The weighted-average gross yield on the debt portfolio declined to approximately 15.5% from 16% in the prior quarter. new
- − The REFI merger is expected to close in 2027 and may not be completed on the anticipated terms or timing, or at all. new
- − Negative private-credit sentiment and broader market pressure have weighed on sector valuations and affected LIEN's shares. new
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Key metrics
the company's own KPIs, from written earnings releases and filings| Metric | Latest | Period | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amortization | $5.5M | Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 | — |
| Average Position Size (% of Debt Portfolio) | $8.3M | as of 6/30/26 | — |
| Cash | $0.9M | As of June 30, 2026 | — |
| Internally Agented Deals (% of Portfolio Companies) | 81.1% | as of 6/30/26 | — |
| Investment fundings (portfolio companies / principal) | 1 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 | — |
| Investment fundings (principal) | $2.7M | Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 | — |
| LIEN Non-Accruals At Cost | 0% | as of June 30, 2026 | — |
| Loans on non-accrual status (% of portfolio at fair value) | 0% | Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 | — |
| Non-Accruals at Cost (%) | 0% | as of 6/30/26 | — |
| Number of portfolio companies | 37 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 | — |
| Outstanding on senior credit facility | $53.5M | As of August 12, 2026 | — |
| Pipeline | $1.1B | Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 | — |
| Portfolio Companies EBITDA (Median) | $12.7M | as of 6/30/26 | — |
| Portfolio Companies Revenue (Median) | $94.6M | as of 6/30/26 | — |
| Refinancing | $0M | Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 | — |
| Repayments | $26.7M | Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 | — |
| Senior credit facility size | $100M | As of June 30, 2026 | — |
| Third quarter 2026 dividend per share | $0.34 | Q3 FY2026 | — |
| Third quarter 2026 total dividend | $7.8M | Q3 FY2026 | — |
| Total liquidity | $47.2M | As of August 12, 2026 | — |
| Total Portfolio Investment Fair Value | $335M | as of June 30, 2026 | — |
| Undrawn borrowings available on senior credit facility | $73M | As of June 30, 2026 | — |
| Weighted average portfolio yield on debt investments | 16% | as of June 30, 2026 | — |
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Chicago Atlantic BDC reported a $399.6 million portfolio across 39 companies as of September 30, 2026, with no loans on non-accrual status. Its board declared a $0.34 fourth-quarter dividend, totaling approximately $7.8 million and payable January 15, 2027.
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| 5D | 20D | 120D | MTD | YTD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIEN | +0.1% | -0.7% | -8.9% | -0.4% | -12.1% |
| SPY | +2.6% | -1.2% | +0.5% | -0.2% | +10.6% |
| vs SPY | -2.5% | +0.5% | -9.4% | -0.3% | -22.7% |
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