Chicago Atlantic BDC Q2 income falls sequentially on repayments

Chicago Atlantic BDC

13/08/2026 12:19

Overview
US cannabis lender's Q2 total investment income and net investment income declined from Q1
Portfolio fair value fell due to repayments and amortization, not credit deterioration
Company expects merger with Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance to close in Q4 2026, pending approvals

Outlook
Company expects strong borrower demand and a healthy pipeline for future investment opportunities
Several anticipated fundings shifted into Q3 due to transaction timing
Merger with Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance expected to close in Q4 2026, subject to approvals

Result Drivers
REPAYMENTS AND AMORTIZATION - Co said portfolio fair value declined mainly due to repayments and amortization activity, not credit deterioration
FUNDING TIMING - Several anticipated fundings shifted into Q3 due to transaction timing, affecting Q2 deployment
PORTFOLIO QUALITY - No loans on non-accrual status and steady portfolio risk ratings, per CEO Peter Sack

Company press release: ID:nGNX1GNPGC

Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
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Consensus Estimate
Q2 Net Asset Value Per Share
 
$13.26
 

Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 1 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the corporate financial services peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Chicago Atlantic BDC Inc is $11.00, about 13.4% above its August 12 closing price of $9.70

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