Company Overview - Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) is anticipated to report a year-over-year increase in earnings due to higher revenues for the quarter ended March 2025 [1] - The consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming report is $0.31 per share, reflecting a significant year-over-year change of +3200% [3] - Expected revenues are projected to be $12.46 million, which is an increase of 351.5% from the same quarter last year [3] Earnings Expectations - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised 12.5% higher in the last 30 days, indicating a positive reassessment by analysts [4] - The company has an Earnings ESP of +9.68%, suggesting a likelihood of beating the consensus EPS estimate [11] - Historical performance shows that Chicago Atlantic BDC has beaten consensus EPS estimates only once in the last four quarters [13] Industry Context - In comparison, Gladstone Investment (GAIN), another player in the Zacks Financial - SBIC & Commercial Industry, is expected to post earnings of $0.23 per share, indicating a year-over-year decline of -4.2% [17] - Gladstone Investment's revenue is expected to be $24.78 million, reflecting a modest increase of 4.8% from the previous year [17] - The consensus EPS estimate for Gladstone has been revised 1.4% lower, resulting in a negative Earnings ESP of -1.43%, making it challenging to predict an earnings beat [18]