Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance Investor Alert: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Merger of Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. - REFI

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed merger of Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NasdaqGM: REFI) and Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (NasdaqGM: LIEN). Upon completion of the proposed transaction, REFI shareholders would own approximately 50.5% of the combined company. KSF is seeking to determine whether the merger and the process that led to it are.

Business Wire • Jun 24, 2026

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance Declares Common Stock Dividend of $0.47 for the Second Quarter of 2026

CHICAGO, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ: REFI), a commercial mortgage real estate investment trust, announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.47 per share for the second quarter of 2026. The regular quarterly dividend, which equates to an annualized rate of $1.88 per common share, is payable on July 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 30, 2026.

GlobeNewsWire • Jun 17, 2026

Chicago Atlantic: Elevated Yield Keeps The Cautious Buy Stance Intact

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance (REFI) offers a ~16.7% yield, trading at a >20% discount to book value, appealing to risk-seeking investors. Recent regulatory changes, notably cannabis reclassification, could improve borrower credit quality and after-tax cash flows, but may compress future yields on a more structural basis. Credit quality concerns persist, with increased credit loss provisions and related-party exposures warranting continued scrutiny and active monitoring.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 10, 2026

Buy 6 June Dividend Power Dogs

Dividend Power strategy targets 35 high-yield, low-valuation stocks, with six 'safer' picks showing free cash flow yields exceeding dividend yields. Top ten Dividend Power stocks project average net gains of 50.29% by June 2027, with analyst targets supporting substantial upside potential. Nine of the top ten yielding names are financials, with MFA Financial, Invesco Mortgage Capital, and Chicago Atlantic Real Estate among the highest projected returns.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 6, 2026

Cannabis REITs Gaining Momentum in 2026: 3 Stocks to Watch

The cannabis sector continues attracting investors in 2026. However, many traders now prefer cannabis REITs over traditional marijuana stocks. These companies offer exposure to the industry while also generating income through dividends. Additionally, cannabis REITs typically exhibit lower volatility than many cannabis operators.

Readers Nab 10 Ideal 'Safer' Dividend Dogs In April

I highlight the top ten ReFa/Ro dividend dogs for April 2026, all offering dividends from $1,000 invested that exceed their share price. Analyst 1-year targets project 23.15% to 71.69% net gains for these high-yield stocks by April 2027, with an average estimated gain of 46.15%. Five lowest-priced ReFa/Ro dogs are expected to outperform, delivering 21.96% higher gains versus the full top ten, per analyst targets.

Seeking Alpha • May 17, 2026

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance NASDAQ: REFI reported what executives described as steady first-quarter 2026 results, as management highlighted the company's cannabis-focused lending strategy, a strong pipeline of opportunities and potential credit benefits from recent federal cannabis policy developments.

MarketBeat • May 8, 2026

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (REFI) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (REFI) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • May 7, 2026

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

CHICAGO, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ: REFI) (“Chicago Atlantic” or the “Company”), a commercial mortgage real estate investment trust, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Peter Sack, Co-Chief Executive Officer, noted, “Chicago Atlantic delivered stable results for the first quarter of 2026 in an unstable macro environment by continuing to differentiate ourselves from other capital providers.

GlobeNewsWire • May 7, 2026

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (REFI) Misses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (REFI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.46 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.48 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.46 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • May 7, 2026