Cion Investment Corp
Cion Investment Corp is a business development company (BDC) that provides debt financing and equity capital to middle-market companies, primarily in the form of senior secured loans and mezzanine investments.
Business. Cion Investment Corp (NYSE: CICB.K) is a financial services firm operating within the Investment Management & Fund Operators industry. The company generates revenue primarily through fee-based models associated with banking and investment services. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic presence are not provided in the available data. The firm is publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CICB.K.
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- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
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Pre-earnings brief
This is the first analysis for Cion Investment Corp (CICB.K), establishing a baseline with no prior data for delta computation. The most material development is a series of notable additions to the company's shareholder registry, signaling fresh institutional interest. These changes were detected on June 30, 2026, and reflect new positions established by multiple investors as of the end of the first quarter of 2026. The largest new position was taken by investor ID 517, who acquired 989,153 shares valued at approximately $6.77 million as of March 31, 2026. This represents a portfolio weight of roughly 0.18%. Another significant entry came from investor ID 486, who added 1,152,950 shares valued at about $7.89 million, accounting for a 0.05% weight in their portfolio. These two investors alone represent the bulk of the newly reported capital inflow. Additional notable additions include investor ID 499, who purchased 683,002 shares worth $4.67 million, and investor ID 504, who acquired 617,425 shares valued at $4.22 million. Smaller but still notable positions were added by investor ID 466 (124,338 shares, $1.51 million, reported as of June 30, 2024), investor ID 510 (14,253 shares, $0.10 million), and investor ID 500 (10,508 shares, $0.07 million). All these positions were reported with an "add" change type and "notable" severity. These new holdings contribute to Cion Investment Corp's current profile, which includes nine top holders. The company currently has no reported officers, analysts, or index memberships in the available data. The influx of new shareholders suggests growing attention to the ticker, although the lack of analyst coverage or index inclusion indicates it remains a niche investment. The financial context for these holdings is supported by available financial data [doc:cicb.k-ha-financials] and estimates [doc:cicb.k-ha-estimates].
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Cion Investment Corp (NYSE: CICB.K) is a financial services firm operating within the Investment Management & Fund Operators industry. The company generates revenue primarily through fee-based models associated with banking and investment services. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic presence are not provided in the available data. The firm is publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CICB.K.
Cion Investment Corp has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.59, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity is assessed as medium, with operating cash flow of $76.83 million, but its net income is negative at -$20.63 million, suggesting operational challenges. The return on equity is -2.92%, and the return on assets is -1.11%, both significantly below the industry median for investment management firms.
The company's profitability is underperforming relative to its peers, with a negative net income and low returns on equity and assets. The operating income of $92.96 million is offset by a net loss, indicating that non-operating expenses or losses are impacting the bottom line. The company's capital structure is heavily leveraged, with long-term debt of $1.13 billion and total liabilities of $1.15 billion, which may increase financial risk.
Cion Investment Corp's revenue is concentrated in its core investment activities, with no disclosed geographic diversification. The company's total assets of $1.85 billion are primarily financed through debt and equity, with no material revenue from international operations. The lack of geographic diversification may expose the company to regional economic downturns.
The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no disclosed revenue growth in the most recent period. The mean price target of $9.17 and median price target of $10.00 suggest that analysts have a bearish outlook, with the current market price of $24.99 significantly above these estimates. The negative net income and low returns on equity and assets indicate that the company may struggle to maintain or grow its revenue in the near term.
The company's risk profile is elevated due to its negative net income and high debt-to-equity ratio. The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk, but the dilution risk could not be assessed due to missing share count data. The company's capital structure and financial performance suggest that it may face challenges in maintaining its current operations without additional financing or restructuring.
Recent events, including the company's financial performance and analyst estimates, indicate a challenging environment for Cion Investment Corp. The company's negative net income and low returns on equity and assets suggest that it may need to take corrective actions to improve its financial health. The lack of strong buy recommendations from analysts further underscores the uncertainty surrounding the company's future performance.
This is the first analysis for Cion Investment Corp (CICB.K), establishing a baseline with no prior data for delta computation. The most material development is a series of notable additions to the company's shareholder registry, signaling fresh institutional interest. These changes were detected on June 30, 2026, and reflect new positions established by multiple investors as of the end of the first quarter of 2026. The largest new position was taken by investor ID 517, who acquired 989,153 shares valued at approximately $6.77 million as of March 31, 2026. This represents a portfolio weight of roughly 0.18%. Another significant entry came from investor ID 486, who added 1,152,950 shares valued at about $7.89 million, accounting for a 0.05% weight in their portfolio. These two investors alone represent the bulk of the newly reported capital inflow. Additional notable additions include investor ID 499, who purchased 683,002 shares worth $4.67 million, and investor ID 504, who acquired 617,425 shares valued at $4.22 million. Smaller but still notable positions were added by investor ID 466 (124,338 shares, $1.51 million, reported as of June 30, 2024), investor ID 510 (14,253 shares, $0.10 million), and investor ID 500 (10,508 shares, $0.07 million). All these positions were reported with an "add" change type and "notable" severity. These new holdings contribute to Cion Investment Corp's current profile, which includes nine top holders. The company currently has no reported officers, analysts, or index memberships in the available data. The influx of new shareholders suggests growing attention to the ticker, although the lack of analyst coverage or index inclusion indicates it remains a niche investment. The financial context for these holdings is supported by available financial data [doc:cicb.k-ha-financials] and estimates [doc:cicb.k-ha-estimates].
- Cion Investment Corp has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.59, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing.
- The company's return on equity is -2.92%, and the return on assets is -1.11%, both significantly below the industry median.
- The company's liquidity is assessed as medium, with operating cash flow of $76.83 million but a negative net income of -$20.63 million.
- Analysts have a bearish outlook, with a mean price target of $9.17 and median price target of $10.00, both below the current market price of $24.99.
- The company's risk profile is elevated due to its negative net income and high debt-to-equity ratio.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
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| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 1,16 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 196,4M USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | —no estimate |
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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- Cion Investment Corp Market data — financials · 2026-05-27
- Cion Investment Corp Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-27
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Top holders
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$7M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$5M
- Funds · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$4M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$8M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$2M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Insider activity
- Director, Co-Chairman & Co-CEO · Common stock, $0.001 par valueBought 472 @ $10,57$5K · 2025-08-12
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From filings & derived data- Net income (YoY) (2024-12-31 vs 2023-12-31): -64.4%Derived (calculated)
- Debt-to-equity (FY 2024-12-31): 1.37xDerived (calculated)
- Total liabilities (YoY) (2024-12-31 vs 2023-12-31): 0.2%Derived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2024-12-31): 1.7%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2024-12-31 vs 2023-12-31): 190.8%Derived (calculated)
- Return on equity (FY 2024-12-31): 4.1%Derived (calculated)
- Long-term debt (YoY) (2024-12-31 vs 2023-12-31): 1.6%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2024-12-31 vs 2023-12-31): -2.8%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2024-12-31 vs 2023-12-31): -6.7%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (annual): USD 1.95BSEC XBRL filing
- Long-term debt (annual): USD 1.1BSEC XBRL filing
- Shareholders' equity (annual): USD 820.81MSEC XBRL filing
- Total operating expenses (annual): USD 156.47MSEC XBRL filing
- Operating cash flow (annual): USD 88.19MSEC XBRL filing
- Total liabilities (annual): USD 1.12BSEC XBRL filing
- Shares outstanding (annual): 53.19MSEC XBRL filing
- Net income (annual): USD 33.9MSEC XBRL filing
- Total assets (YoY) (2023-12-31 vs 2022-12-31): 6.9%Derived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2023-12-31): 4.8%Derived (calculated)
- Return on equity (FY 2023-12-31): 10.8%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2023-12-31 vs 2022-12-31): 90.1%Derived (calculated)
- Long-term debt (YoY) (2023-12-31 vs 2022-12-31): 13.7%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2023-12-31 vs 2022-12-31): -0.5%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2023-12-31 vs 2022-12-31): -375.4%Derived (calculated)