
Lower interest rates are likely to weigh on loan yields, while demand for personalized financing is expected to rise. The Zacks SBIC & Commercial Finance industry players like BBDC and CION are worth investing in.
Cion Investment Corp (CION) is a specialized asset management firm dedicated to private debt investments within the middle market, utilizing its deep industry expertise and established networks to identify high-yield opportunities. The company is recognized for its innovative financing solutions, emphasizing capital preservation while striving to deliver robust risk-adjusted returns. With a disciplined investment approach, CION presents a compelling option for institutional investors looking to gain strategic exposure to the growth potential of middle market enterprises.
| Revenue (TTM) | $234.28M |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $234.28M |
| EBITDA | — |
| Operating Margin | 75.40% |
| Return on Equity | -0.14% |
| Return on Assets | 5.97% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $4.53 |
| Book Value | $13.11 |
| Price-to-Book | 0.48 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 1.35 |
| EV/Revenue | 136.9 |
| EV/EBITDA | — |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 24.30% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | -11.70% |
| Shares Outstanding | $49.79M |
| Float | 0 |
| % Insiders | 0.77% |
| % Institutions | 35.49% |
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Lower interest rates are likely to weigh on loan yields, while demand for personalized financing is expected to rise. The Zacks SBIC & Commercial Finance industry players like BBDC and CION are worth investing in.

ZTO, CF and CION made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on July 8, 2026.

CION, ZTO and KARO made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on July 8, 2026.

SADDLE BROOK, N.J., July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bulldog Investors, LLP, a shareholder owning more than 3% of the outstanding shares of CION Investment Corporation (NYSE: CION) with 1,716,599 shares, announced today that it is calling on management to materially expand its share repurchase program.

CION Investment Corporation (CION) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

ESEA, OPFI and CION made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on July 6, 2026.

CION, ESEA and CZFS made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on July 6, 2026.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CION Investment Corporation (NYSE: CION) (“CION”) announced today that it will report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 on Thursday, August 6, 2026, prior to the opening of the financial markets. CION will discuss those results in an earnings conference call at 11:00 a.m. ET that same day. Participant Dial-in Numbers: Domestic (Toll-Free): 877-484-6065 International (Toll): +1 201-689-8846 All participants are asked to dial in approximat.

CION Investment is downgraded to a sell due to unsustainable dividends and declining NAV, despite a deep discount to NAV. CION's net investment income of $0.25 per share falls short of the $0.30 quarterly dividend, raising the likelihood of a payout reduction. Portfolio growth is minimal, leverage is at a 1.62x debt-to-equity high, and management aims to reduce debt but faces execution risks.

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