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

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ: REFI) announced it will release its fourth quarter results for 2022 on March 9, 2023, prior to market opening. The Company will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET that same day to discuss the results. Interested parties can access the call via webcast or telephone registration. Chicago Atlantic specializes in providing senior secured loans to state-licensed cannabis operators in limited-license states across the U.S., having deployed over $1.8 billion across 50 loans. The upcoming earnings report is anticipated to be a focal point for investors.

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ: REFI) completed a registered direct offering of 395,779 shares at $15.16 per share, raising approximately $6 million in net proceeds. The shares were sold directly to institutional investors under the effective shelf registration statement. The funds will be used to support a robust loan pipeline and for general corporate purposes. Executive Chairman John Mazarakis emphasized a disciplined capital raising approach aimed at funding higher-yielding loans to state-licensed cannabis operators in limited-license states across the U.S.

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ: REFI) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.47 per share for Q4 2022, totaling an annualized rate of $1.88. This is payable on January 13, 2023, to shareholders of record as of December 30, 2022. Additionally, the company announced a special cash dividend of $0.29 per share for the 2022 tax year, also payable on January 13. Executive Chairman John Mazarakis stated that the combined regular and special dividends of $1.81 reflect their effective capital redeployment amidst expected economic challenges in 2023.

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ: REFI) reported strong Q3 2022 results, exceeding expectations with a net income of approximately $9.8 million ($0.55 per diluted share), a 31.0% increase sequentially. Net interest income rose by 13.4% to $12.9 million, while total expenses decreased 1.1% to $2.9 million. The company increased its full-year earnings guidance to $2.01-$2.05 per share, up from $1.95-$2.00. As of September 30, 2022, the leverage ratio was at 20.0%, with a book value of $15.23 per share.

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ: REFI) will showcase its investment strategies at the Sidoti September Virtual Investor Conference on September 21-22, 2022. The company’s presentation is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. ET on September 21 and will be accessible live online. Investors can register for the presentation and one-on-one meetings through Sidoti's website. Chicago Atlantic specializes in securing loans primarily for state-licensed cannabis operators in the U.S., leveraging deep real estate and credit expertise.

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance (NASDAQ: REFI) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.47 per share for Q3 2022, equating to an annualized rate of $1.88. The dividend will be payable on October 14, 2022 to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2022. Additionally, the company is set to release its Q3 earnings on November 9, 2022, before the market opens, with a conference call scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on that day.

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance (NASDAQ: REFI) reported second quarter results for 2022, showing total interest income of approximately $11.9 million and net income of about $7.5 million, or $0.42 per diluted share. The company's strategy focuses on lending within limited-license states, resulting in a strong portfolio with a weighted average yield of 17.7%. With total loan commitments around $357.1 million, the company expects to maintain its $0.47 quarterly dividend and projects Adjusted Distributable Earnings of $1.00 to $1.05 per share for the second half of 2022.

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ: REFI) plans to release its second quarter earnings on August 9, 2022, before market opening. A conference call for investors will occur the same day at 9:00 a.m. ET. Participants can access the call via phone or through a live audio webcast available on the company’s Investor Relations website. A replay will be accessible for a week following the event. Chicago Atlantic specializes in providing senior secured loans to state-licensed cannabis operators across limited-license states in the U.S.

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance (NASDAQ: REFI) announced a 17.5% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.47 per share for Q2 2022, equating to an annualized rate of $1.88. The dividend will be paid on July 15, 2022 to shareholders of record by June 30, 2022. Executive Chairman John Mazarakis expressed confidence in the company's portfolio performance, highlighting strong demand for debt capital from cannabis operators.