CION Investment: Dividend Cut Likely Despite Strong Fundamentals

  • CION Investment Corporation's fundamentals are strong, but weakened dividend coverage and increased non-accruals justify a hold rating, leaning closer to a sell. The BDC's price has fallen by 18% over the last year, offering a high dividend yield of 15.8% but raising sustainability concerns. CION's portfolio is diverse, prioritizing first lien debt, and non-accruals have decreased, but growing PIK interest indicates signs of distress.