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CION rising non-accrualS might have raised credit costs in the fourth quarter of 2025.
CION Investment Corporation (CION - Free Report) is slated to report fourth-quarter and 2025 results on March 12, before the opening bell. Its revenues are expected to have declined on a year-over-year basis, while earnings are likely to have improved.
In the last reported quarter, CION’s earnings topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Results were primarily aided by higher interest income and elevated transaction fees. However, the rise in non-accruals was a headwind.
CION Investment’s earnings lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the trailing four quarters and topped in the other two occasions.
CION Investment Corporation Price and EPS Surprise
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CION’s earnings is pegged at 39 cents, unchanged over the past seven days. The figure indicates an 11.4% increase from the prior-year quarter’s actual.
The consensus estimate for sales is pegged at $54.8 million, which suggests a 5.3% year-over-year fall.
Other Key Estimates for CION’s Q4 Earnings
Management described the fourth-quarter 2025 origination pipeline as more robust than in the earlier quarters of 2025, supported by the improving M&A backdrop. Hence, the company’s total investment income is expected to have improved in the quarter to be reported.
However, the company has been witnessing a rise in non-accrual over the past couple of quarters. In the third quarter of 2025, management noted tariff-related pressures at certain portfolio companies, which may weigh on cash flows and valuations despite mitigation efforts. Given weak borrowers’ fundamentals, non-acruals are expected to have been under pressure in the fourth quarter, raising credit costs.
Earnings Whispers for CION
Our quantitative model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for CION Investment this time. This is because it does not have the right combination of the two key ingredients — a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better.
You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Earnings ESP: CION Investment has an Earnings ESP of 0.00%.
Main Street Capital Corporation’s (MAIN - Free Report) fourth-quarter 2025 distributable net investment income of $1.09 per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.05. The reported figure compares favorably with $1.04 per share in the year-ago quarter.
MAIN results benefited from an improvement in the total investment income. However, an increase in expenses acted as a spoilsport.
Hercules Capital Inc.’s (HTGC - Free Report) fourth-quarter 2025 net investment income of 48 cents per share met the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The bottom line, however, declined 2% from the year-ago quarter.
The results of HTGC were primarily aided by an increase in the total investment income. Also, the balance sheet position remained decent and new commitments were robust. However, a rise in operating expenses was a headwind.
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CION Investment to Report Q4 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?
Key Takeaways
CION Investment Corporation (CION - Free Report) is slated to report fourth-quarter and 2025 results on March 12, before the opening bell. Its revenues are expected to have declined on a year-over-year basis, while earnings are likely to have improved.
In the last reported quarter, CION’s earnings topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Results were primarily aided by higher interest income and elevated transaction fees. However, the rise in non-accruals was a headwind.
CION Investment’s earnings lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the trailing four quarters and topped in the other two occasions.
CION Investment Corporation Price and EPS Surprise
CION Investment Corporation price-eps-surprise | CION Investment Corporation Quote
CION’s Earnings & Sales Projections for Q4
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CION’s earnings is pegged at 39 cents, unchanged over the past seven days. The figure indicates an 11.4% increase from the prior-year quarter’s actual.
The consensus estimate for sales is pegged at $54.8 million, which suggests a 5.3% year-over-year fall.
Other Key Estimates for CION’s Q4 Earnings
Management described the fourth-quarter 2025 origination pipeline as more robust than in the earlier quarters of 2025, supported by the improving M&A backdrop. Hence, the company’s total investment income is expected to have improved in the quarter to be reported.
However, the company has been witnessing a rise in non-accrual over the past couple of quarters. In the third quarter of 2025, management noted tariff-related pressures at certain portfolio companies, which may weigh on cash flows and valuations despite mitigation efforts. Given weak borrowers’ fundamentals, non-acruals are expected to have been under pressure in the fourth quarter, raising credit costs.
Earnings Whispers for CION
Our quantitative model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for CION Investment this time. This is because it does not have the right combination of the two key ingredients — a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better.
You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Earnings ESP: CION Investment has an Earnings ESP of 0.00%.
Zacks Rank: The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Performances of CION’s Peers
Main Street Capital Corporation’s (MAIN - Free Report) fourth-quarter 2025 distributable net investment income of $1.09 per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.05. The reported figure compares favorably with $1.04 per share in the year-ago quarter.
MAIN results benefited from an improvement in the total investment income. However, an increase in expenses acted as a spoilsport.
Hercules Capital Inc.’s (HTGC - Free Report) fourth-quarter 2025 net investment income of 48 cents per share met the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The bottom line, however, declined 2% from the year-ago quarter.
The results of HTGC were primarily aided by an increase in the total investment income. Also, the balance sheet position remained decent and new commitments were robust. However, a rise in operating expenses was a headwind.