How does the reported EPS compare to analysts' consensus estimates and the company's guidance? | CION (Aug 07, 2025) | Candlesense
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How does the reported EPS compare to analysts' consensus estimates and the company's guidance?

Answer

The press release you cited does not contain the specific earnings‑per‑share (EPS) figure that CION Investment Corporation reported for the second quarter of 2025, nor does it provide analysts’ consensus EPS estimates or the company’s own EPS guidance for the period. Consequently, with the information available in the excerpt you provided, it isn’t possible to make a direct comparison between:

  1. Reported EPS – the actual EPS the company posted for Q2 2025, and
  2. Analysts’ consensus estimates – the average EPS forecast from Wall Street analysts for the same quarter, and
  3. Company guidance – any EPS outlook CION may have given for this quarter (or for upcoming quarters).

What you can do next

  • Review the full Form 10‑Q that CION filed with the SEC. The quarterly report will contain the detailed income statement, from which the EPS (both basic and diluted) can be derived.
  • Look for a separate earnings‑release document (often titled “CION Investment Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results”) on CION’s investor‑relations website. Companies typically publish a one‑pager that highlights key metrics—including EPS—and may also comment on how the result stacks up against consensus estimates and any prior guidance.
  • Check financial news aggregators or analyst platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters Refinitiv, FactSet, S&P Capital IQ). These services publish consensus EPS estimates and compare them to the actual reported numbers once the results are public.
  • Search for any accompanying conference‑call transcript. Management often discusses how the quarter’s EPS performed relative to expectations and may reiterate or adjust guidance during the earnings call.

Bottom line

Based solely on the excerpt you shared, the EPS figure—and any comparison to analyst expectations or company guidance—are not disclosed. To answer the question accurately, you’ll need to locate the full earnings release or the detailed SEC filing where those numbers are reported. Once you have the EPS number, you can then compare it to the consensus estimate (usually shown as a range or a point estimate) and to any guidance the company previously issued.

Other Questions About This News

What is the composition of the reported earnings (e.g., net interest income, investment gains/losses, fee revenue) and any notable one‑time items? How does the announced $0.36 per share distribution compare to the prior quarter’s and the same quarter last year? Did the filing disclose any changes in the capital structure (e.g., debt issuance, share repurchases, or new equity issuances) that could impact liquidity? What are the forward‑looking guidance and expectations for Q3 and FY 2025, especially regarding earnings, NAV, and dividend/distribution policy? What were CION's second‑quarter revenue, earnings per share (EPS), and net income compared to the same period last year? How does CION's performance and distribution yield compare with peer BDCs and other closed‑ended investment vehicles? What is the Net Asset Value (NAV) per share and its recent trend, and how does the distribution relate to NAV? What is the current and historical payout ratio for the $0.36 per share third‑quarter distribution relative to earnings and cash flow? Are there any significant changes in the investment portfolio (asset allocation, sector exposure, or concentration) that may affect future performance? What is the cash flow situation—operating cash flow, free cash flow, and the adequacy of cash to sustain the distribution? Did the 10‑Q reveal any material legal, regulatory, or litigation risks that could affect future results? What is the implied impact of the $0.36 distribution on the share price (ex‑distribution) and any potential arbitrage opportunities? What are the technical indicators (volume, price trend, moving averages) around the announcement and how is the stock reacting to the news? Are there any insider transactions or board/management updates disclosed in the filing that could signal future strategic moves?