Chicago Atlantic BDC Reports Q3 2026 Growth in Net Investment Income and Record Portfolio Value
Chicago Atlantic BDC (LIEN) reported strong third-quarter 2026 financial results, highlighted by a rise in net investment income to $8.3 million ($0.36 per share), up from $7.7 million in the previous quarter. Total investment income reached $15.4 million, driven primarily by increased fee income from higher origination volumes. The company's portfolio fair value hit a record $399.6 million as of September 30, 2026. The BDC maintains a highly conservative balance sheet with a debt-to-equity leverage ratio of just 0.3x, significantly lower than the industry average of 1.3x. Notably, the company reported zero non-accruals, contrasting sharply with the industry average of 3.7%. While management noted that an ongoing merger process has extended its expected closing timeline into 2027, current operations show robust liquidity and steady dividend distributions.
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Topics: Dividend Announcement Gross Originations Leverage Ratio Net Investment Income Portfolio Fair Value