Chicago Atlantic Q2 net interest income, earnings fall yr/yr

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance

11/08/2026 12:11

Overview
US commercial mortgage REIT's Q2 net interest income and distributable earnings declined yr/yr
Company attributes earnings decline to timing of loan repayments and deployments
Company completed $62.5 mln Koach transaction and expects merger with LIEN to close in Q4 2026

Outlook
Company expects 2026 dividend payout ratio of 90%-100% of distributable earnings per diluted share
Company may issue a special dividend in Q4 2026 to meet taxable income distribution requirements
Outlook does not reflect effects of pending merger with Chicago Atlantic BDC, expected to close Q4 2026

Result Drivers
TIMING OF LOAN ACTIVITY - Co said earnings were negatively impacted by early repayments and later deployments within the qtr
NICHE LENDING STRATEGY - Co said operating in a niche market allows it to set terms and generate higher yields

Company press release: ID:nGNX2fsTYm

Key Details
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Beat/Miss
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Consensus Estimate
Q2 EPS
 
$0.34
 

Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 3 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the commercial reits peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance Inc is $16.00, about 56.3% above its August 10 closing price of $10.24
The stock recently traded at 6 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 7 three months ago

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