Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.25
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) Dividend History
Income profile from 2010 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
27.3%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
1 years
HRZN Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 10.1% and trend is rising.
HRZN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield27.3%
Trailing DPS$1.25
FrequencyMonthly
Payments / 12M14
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout41.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR1.6%
5Y CAGR1.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)10.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield27.3%
1Y Total Return-8.7%
5Y Total Return-33.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)38.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$6,66310Y ago$12,48220Y ago$16,414
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
HRZN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (17 years of payments)
HRZN Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 41.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
HRZN has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.6% and 5-year CAGR of 1.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HRZN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 27.3% dividend yield, 27.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 10.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -33.4%, with dividends contributing 38.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,482 today.
HRZN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Monthly
TTM Total$1.93
Avg/Payment$0.0965
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2026Latest | $0.0900 | — | 22.44% | Dec 15, 2026 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $0.0900 | — | 22.86% | Nov 16, 2026 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $0.0900 | — | 24.06% | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $0.0900 | — | 22.20% | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | $0.0900 | — | 24.04% | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | $0.0900 | ↑ +50.0% | 27.78% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| May 18, 2026 | $0.0600 | — | 28.89% | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | $0.0600 | — | 27.54% | May 15, 2026 |
HRZN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
27.3%
#1 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
1Y
1.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
27.3%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st HRZNHorizon Technology F… | $230M | 27.3% | — | 1 | Unknown |
2nd  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $195M | 21.3% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
 HTGCHercules Capital, In… | $3.1B | 8.4% | 81.3% | 0 | Watch |
 SUNSSunrise Realty Trust… | $98M | 16.3% | 1.2% | 2 | Sustainable |
3rd  PFLTPennantPark Floating… | $695M | 17.2% | 1.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ARCCAres Capital Corpora… | $13.7B | 9.5% | 97.3% | 0 | At Risk |
 GBDCGolub Capital BDC, I… | $3.2B | 11.2% | 97.9% | 0 | At Risk |
 FSCOFS Credit Opportunit… | $1.0B | 15.9% | 1.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
 SLRCSLR Investment Corp. | $637M | 14.0% | 96.7% | 0 | At Risk |
HRZN Annual Dividend History (2009–2026)
18 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.94 | — | 11 | — | — | — | 7.2% |
| 2025 | $1.32 | -3.6% | 12 | $-0.06 | — | — | 10.1% |
| 2024 | $1.37 | 0.0% | 12 | $-0.16 | — | — | 10.5% |
| 2023 | $1.37 | 8.7% | 12 | $-0.56 | — | — | 10.5% |
| 2022 | $1.26 | 0.8% | 12 | $0.86 | 146.5% | 0.68x | 9.6% |
| 2021 | $1.25 | 0.0% | 12 | $1.39 | 89.9% | 1.11x | 9.5% |
| 2020 | $1.25 | 4.2% | 12 | $0.36 | 347.2% | 0.29x | 9.5% |
| 2019 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 12 | $1.45 | 82.8% | 1.21x | 9.2% |
| 2018 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 12 | $1.13 | 106.2% | 0.94x | 9.2% |
| 2017 | $1.20 | -12.1% | 12 | $0.83 | 144.6% | 0.69x | 9.2% |
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HRZN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HRZN stock.
How much dividend does HRZN pay per share?
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.25 per share, with a current dividend yield of +27.3%. Payments are made Monthly.
When is HRZN's next ex-dividend date?
HRZN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. HRZN typically pays dividends Monthly.
Is HRZN's dividend safe?
HRZN's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +41.6%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has HRZN increased its dividend?
HRZN has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.1%.
How often does HRZN pay dividends?
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation pays dividends Monthly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.25 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 16+ years from 2010 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in HRZN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in HRZN five years ago would be worth approximately $6,663 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is HRZN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
HRZN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +10.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +27.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.