Current Assets

Cash & Equivalents

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance Cash & Equivalents increased by 86.3% to $27.86M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 182.0%, from $9.88M to $27.86M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows a downward trend with a -34.3% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2021
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher levels indicate strong liquidity and financial flexibility; lower levels may signal potential cash flow issues.

Detailed definition

This represents the most liquid assets held by the company, including cash on hand, demand deposits, and short-term inve...

Peer comparison

A universal metric for assessing a company's immediate financial health.

Metric ID: cash_and_equivalents

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$943.59K$8.74M$80.25M$6.08M$6.62M$9.33M$97.98K$4.64M$18.02M$8.70M$7.90M$6.90M$7.07M$6.76M$26.40M$9.88M$35.56M$28.92M$14.95M$27.86M
QoQ Change+826.5%+818.0%-92.4%+9.0%+40.9%-99.0%>999%+288.3%-51.7%-9.2%-12.6%+2.4%-4.4%+290.5%-62.6%+260.0%-18.7%-48.3%+86.3%
YoY Change+601.9%+6.7%-99.9%-23.6%+172.1%-6.7%>999%+48.8%-60.8%-22.3%+234.3%+43.1%+402.9%+327.8%-43.4%+182.0%
Range$97.98K$80.25M
CAGR+103.9%
Avg YoY Growth+607.8%
Median YoY Growth+45.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance's cash & equivalents?
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance (REFI) reported cash & equivalents of $27.86M in Q1 2026.
How has Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance's cash & equivalents increased by 182.0% year-over-year, from $9.88M to $27.86M.
What is the long-term trend for Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance's cash & equivalents?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance's cash & equivalents has grown at a -34.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $80.25M to $14.95M.
What does cash & equivalents mean?
Cash and highly liquid assets that can be converted to cash within 90 days.