Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.25
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HTFB) Dividend History
Income profile from 2021 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.0%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
2 years
HTFB Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.7% and trend is unknown.
HTFB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.0%
Trailing DPS$1.25
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout141.9%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.7%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield5.0%
1Y Total Return5.6%
5Y Total Return22.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)21.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,21310Y ago$12,11920Y ago$12,119
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). HTFB's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
HTFB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (5 years of payments)
HTFB 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 141.9%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
HTFB has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HTFB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.0% dividend yield, 5.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.7% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 22.1%, with dividends contributing 21.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,119 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
HTFB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 19 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$5.79
Avg/Payment$0.3047
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025Latest | $0.3047 | — | 4.85% | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.3047 | — | 4.86% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.3047 | — | 4.88% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.3047 | — | 4.90% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.3047 | — | 4.99% | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.3047 | — | 4.92% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.3047 | — | 5.08% | Jul 1, 2024 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.3047 | — | 5.06% | Apr 1, 2024 |
HTFB Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.0%
#8 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
2Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.0%
#8 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTFBHorizon Technology F… | $1.1B | 5.0% | — | 2 | Unknown |
2nd  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $196M | 21.2% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
1st  HRZNHorizon Technology F… | $206M | 26.9% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 SUNSSunrise Realty Trust… | $115M | 13.9% | 1.2% | 2 | Sustainable |
 SLRCSLR Investment Corp. | $680M | 13.2% | 96.7% | 0 | At Risk |
3rd  PFLTPennantPark Floating… | $742M | 16.1% | 1.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
 GAINGladstone Investment… | $612M | 9.6% | 30.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ARCCAres Capital Corpora… | $13.3B | 2.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 GBDCGolub Capital BDC, I… | $3.3B | 10.8% | 97.9% | 0 | At Risk |
HTFB Annual Dividend History (2009–2025)
17 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.22 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.05 | 116.1% | 0.86x | 4.7% |
| 2024 | $1.22 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.16 | — | — | 4.7% |
| 2023 | $1.22 | -0.0% | 4 | $-0.56 | — | — | 4.7% |
| 2022 | $1.22 | 33.3% | 4 | $0.86 | 141.7% | 0.71x | 4.7% |
| 2021 | $0.91 | — | 3 | $1.39 | 65.8% | 1.52x | 3.5% |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.36 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.45 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.13 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.83 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.43 | — | — | — |
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HTFB — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HTFB stock.
How much dividend does HTFB pay per share?
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HTFB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.25 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.0%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is HTFB's next ex-dividend date?
HTFB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. HTFB typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is HTFB's dividend safe?
HTFB's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +141.9%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has HTFB increased its dividend?
HTFB has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does HTFB pay dividends?
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.25 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 4+ years from 2021 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in HTFB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in HTFB five years ago would be worth approximately $12,213 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is HTFB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
HTFB's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.0% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.