CION Investment Corporation

CION Investment Corporation

CION·NYSE

$6.67

-3.6%
Financial ServicesAsset Management

CION Investment Corporation is a business development company. It specializes in investments in senior secured loans, including unitranche loans, First Lien, second lien loans, long-term subordinated loans, and mezzanine loans; equity interests such as warrants or options; and corporate bonds; and other debt securities in middle-market companies. The firm invests in growth capital, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, market/product expansion, refinancing and recapitalization. The fund also invests up to 30 percent of their assets opportunistically in other types of investments, including the securities of larger public companies and foreign securities. It also makes investments in the secondary loan market. The fund does not invest in start-up companies, turnaround situations, or companies with speculative business plans. The fund prefers to invest in high tech industries, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, business services, media, chemicals, plastic, rubber, telecommunication, consumer services, advertising, printing and publishing, consumer goods, durables, diversified financials, and other industries. It also invests in homebuilding, restaurants, beverage and tobacco bars, broadcasting, distributors, Non-durable good distribution, food beverage and tobacco, energy, oil gas and consumables fuels, insurance, aerospace and defense, industrial machinery, paper and forest product machinery, information technology, metals and mining, and real estate. It primarily seeks to invest in the United States. The fund seeks to invest between $5 million and $50 million in companies with an EBITDA between $25 million and $75 million with average targeted hold of $25 million. It also purchases minority interests in the form of common or preferred equity in the target companies, typically in conjunction with its debt investments or through a co-investment with a financial sponsor. The fund seeks to exit its investments through an initial public offering of common stock, a merger, a sale, or other recapitalization.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$332.09M
EPS-0.3900
P/E Ratio-17.10
Earnings Date08/06/2026
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CION Investment Corporation Street Expectations Map

CION · NYSE

Wall Street analysts project that CION stock may see slight declines over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 6.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 6.50 to a high of 6.50.

Lowest Target
6.50
-2.55%
Consensus Target
6.50
-2.55%
Highest Target
6.50
-2.55%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 6.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 6.50 to a high of 6.50.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

-2.5%

Fair value territory. Stock trading near consensus target suggests limited near-term catalysts. Focus on fundamental developments.

Analyst Agreement

0.0% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Risk-Reward Profile

1.00x

Balanced risk-reward. Upside and downside potential relatively symmetric. Suitable for moderate risk tolerance with conviction in thesis.

Analyst Conviction

Moderate

Neutral sentiment. Fair value pricing with moderate agreement suggests wait-and-see approach or catalyst-driven opportunity.

Market Sentiment Insight

Efficient pricing: Stock trading at fair value with strong consensus suggests market has priced in expectations. Look for fundamental inflection points or new catalysts to drive meaningful moves.

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CION Investment Corporation Forward Estimates of Revenue

CION · NYSE
Latest Revenue
201.25M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
192.46M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
183.93M - 196.96M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-4.4%

Declining expectations indicate headwinds—investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread7%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signals—some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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CION Investment Corporation Forward Estimates of Net Income

CION · NYSE
Latest Net Income
-20.63M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
53.35M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
50.97M - 55.73M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+358.6%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread9%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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CION Investment Corporation Forward Estimates of EPS

CION · NYSE
Latest EPS
-0.39
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$1.03
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$0.97 - $1.06
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+365.0%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread9%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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CION Investment Corporation Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
69.82M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
87.15M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
83.29M - 89.18M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+24.8%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread7%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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CION Investment Corporation Forward Estimates of EBITDA

CION · NYSE
Latest EBITDA
69.82M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
87.15M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
83.29M - 89.18M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+24.8%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread7%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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CION Investment Corporation Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

CION · NYSE
Latest SG&A Expense
6.33M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
12.41M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
11.86M - 12.70M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+96.0%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread7%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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CION Investment Corporation Insider Positioning

CION · NYSE

During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $5K worth of CION shares, with no selling activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

9-12 Months

Bought

472

4.99K

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+5K

+$5K

Top Buyers

1
RMA

Reisner Michael A

Director, Officer: Co-Chairman & Co-Ceo

472 shares1 transactions

$5K

Top Sellers

No selling activity

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bullish

Strong bullish signal with $5K net buying. Insiders are aggressively accumulating shares, suggesting significant confidence in future prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

∞:1

Perfect buy/sell ratio. Only buying activity with zero selling—the most bullish possible insider signal.

Insider Participation

High Buying

1 insider buyers vs. 0 sellers. Broad-based buying across management team suggests widespread confidence.

Insider Activity Insight

Unanimous insider buying: Zero selling combined with active buying is rare and typically very bullish. Insiders appear to see significant upside with limited downside risk.