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LIEN

Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc.

LIEN

Financial Services · Asset Management · Stock · quarterly payer

$9.14

Undervalued · +112% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

14.90%

Annual Dividend

$1.36

Payout Ratio

98%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Sep 25, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about LIEN's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) has a forward dividend yield of 14.90%, based on an annual dividend of $1.36 per share and a share price of $9.14.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, LIEN's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (67 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • LIEN has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • LIEN's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 25, 2026, for a dividend of $0.34 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, LIEN pays out 98% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, LIEN's 14.90% yield is 21% above its five-year average yield of 12.36%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for LIEN is $19.42 per share, 112% above the $9.14 share price, so LIEN screens as undervalued.
  • Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) has raised its regular dividend 2 times and cut it 1 time across the 13 payments on record since 2023. Its most recent change was a 36.0% increase to $0.340 per share, going ex-dividend on Dec 19, 2024. The last cut went ex-dividend on Mar 19, 2024.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "LIEN Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/LIEN

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) yields 14.90% ($1.36 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (67/100).

Is LIEN a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 14.90% ($1.36/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Elevated payout ratio (98%)
  • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
14.90%
Payout Ratio
98%
Annual Dividend
$1.36
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 25, 2026
Years of Growth
1
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.30
Market Cap
$208.6M
P/E Ratio
6.6
5-Yr Total Return
-35%
52-Week Range
$8.92 – $11.27
Dividend Safety
B · 67/100
Ever Cut?
No

LIEN dividend raises and cuts

Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) has raised its regular dividend 2 times and cut it 1 time across the 13 payments on record since 2023. Its most recent change was a 36.0% increase to $0.340 per share, going ex-dividend on Dec 19, 2024. The last cut went ex-dividend on Mar 19, 2024.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Dec 19, 2024Raise$0.250 → $0.340+36.0%
Mar 19, 2024Cut$0.700 → $0.250−64.3%
Dec 19, 2023Raise$0.630 → $0.700+11.1%
Every LIEN payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
LIEN ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 25, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →LIEN dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LIEN a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 14.90% ($1.36/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is LIEN undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, LIEN's fair value is about $19.42 versus a $9.14 share price — so it looks undervalued (+112% vs. fair value).

Is LIEN's dividend safe?

LIEN has a dividend-safety grade of B (67/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 1-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is LIEN's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for LIEN is about $19.42 per share, roughly 112% above the current $9.14 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is LIEN a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data LIEN screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 14.90% ($1.36/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will LIEN cut its dividend?

LIEN earns a dividend-safety grade of B (67/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does LIEN pay a dividend?

Yes. Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.36 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 14.90%.

What is LIEN's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, LIEN's forward dividend yield is 14.90%, based on a $1.36 annual dividend and a $9.14 share price.

What is LIEN's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, LIEN pays $1.36 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is LIEN's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, LIEN's payout ratio is 98% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has LIEN grown its dividend?

As of Oct 18, 2026, LIEN has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

When is the next LIEN ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, LIEN's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 25, 2026, for $0.34 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.36 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$34.00
Annual$136.00
Monthly avg$11.33

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