Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) Stock Forecast
LIEN analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.00 / 5 from 2 analysts
- Price target
- $11.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +20.4% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 12, 2026 EPS estimate $0.40
- 52-week range
- $9.01 – $11.22
LIEN analyst ratings
2 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
LIEN price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
LIEN earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.42 | −9.5% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.50 | $1.50 | $1.50 | $1.45 | +3.5% | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.64 | $1.63 | $1.65 | $1.50 | +9.3% | 2 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
LIEN revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $15.4M | $15.4M | $15.4M | +2.3% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $61.2M | $61.2M | $61.2M | +12.7% | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $67.6M | $63.4M | $71.7M | +10.4% | 2 |
LIEN EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
LIEN revenue: reported and forecast
LIEN EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.41 | $0.41 | $0.41 | $0.41 | $0.38 | −6.2% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.68 | $1.68 | $1.62 | $1.62 | $1.50 | −10.4% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.68 | $1.68 | $1.68 | $1.68 | $1.64 | −2.4% | 0 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
LIEN earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; LIEN beat in 7 of 12.
What analysts expect from LIEN
2 analysts cover Chicago Atlantic BDC; their consensus rating is buy (4.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $11.00, 20.4% above the latest close of $9.14. Analysts expect earnings of $1.50 per share for 2026, +3.5% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $1.64 per share on revenue of $67.6 million. Chicago Atlantic BDC beat the EPS estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.
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LIEN forecast FAQ
What is Chicago Atlantic BDC's price target?
The average analyst price target for Chicago Atlantic BDC is $11.00, 20.4% above the latest close of $9.14.
Is Chicago Atlantic BDC a buy, hold or sell?
Of 2 analysts covering Chicago Atlantic BDC, 1 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 1 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Chicago Atlantic BDC's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.50 per share for 2026 (range $1.50 to $1.50); for 2027 the estimate is $1.64.
What is Chicago Atlantic BDC's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $61.2 million, growth of 12.7%; for 2027 it is $67.6 million.
When does Chicago Atlantic BDC report earnings?
Chicago Atlantic BDC is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 12, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.40.
Does Chicago Atlantic BDC usually beat earnings estimates?
Chicago Atlantic BDC reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.