Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. Stock Price, News & Analysis

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ: REFI) is set to release its first quarter earnings for the period ending March 31, 2023, on May 9, 2023, before the market opens. Following the earnings announcement, the company will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results. Interested participants can access the live call through a webcast or register via telephone for dial-in details. Chicago Atlantic specializes in commercial mortgage services, focusing on senior secured loans primarily for state-licensed cannabis operators.

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ: REFI) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.47 per share for Q1 2023, amounting to an annualized rate of $1.88. This dividend is payable on April 14, 2023, to shareholders on record by the close of business on March 31, 2023. Following recent banking sector instability, the company has confirmed it has no exposure to Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank New York, or First Republic Bank. Chicago Atlantic specializes in providing senior secured loans primarily to state-licensed cannabis operators across limited-license states, with a portfolio exceeding $1.8 billion across more than 50 loans.

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ: REFI) reported its fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results. The company achieved net interest income of approximately $14.8 million for Q4, up 14.1% sequentially, with total expenses at $5 million. Net income decreased by 25.7% to $7.3 million, largely due to current expected credit loss provisions. The full year net income was about $32.3 million, with a total dividend declared of $2.10 per share. For 2023, Chicago Atlantic plans to maintain a dividend payout ratio of 90% to 100% and expects a minimum regular dividend of $0.47 per share. The company has a strong portfolio yield of 19.7% as of year-end.