During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.
WhiteHorse Finance's net interest income has compressed from $13.2M in 2024Q1 to $9.4M in 2026Q2, a roughly 29% decline, while total assets fell about 18% to $604.1M, suggesting a deliberately shrinking earning base rather than organic growth.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 11, 2026 | $0.22-12.3% vs $0.25 | $14M-8.2% vs $16M |
Q2 2026 May 7, 2026 | $0.26-7.1% vs $0.28 | $16M-3.0% vs $16M |
Q2 2026 Mar 2, 2026 | $0.29+7.4% vs $0.27 | $17M+2.0% vs $17M |
Q4 2025 Nov 10, 2025 | $0.26-10.5% vs $0.29 | $16M-13.6% vs $18M |
During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. (WHF)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $8.39 | $180.19M | 10.32 | -13.71% | 66.22% | 6.83% | 18.83% | |
| $12.74 | $3.32B | 22.62 | 44.68% | 31.97% | 3.82% | 10.87% | |
| $4.37 | $177.42M | 8.17 | 55.25% | 58.87% | 6.24% | 23.45% | |
| $6.88 | $682.62M | 13.58 | -27.91% | 66.56% | 4.82% | 17.52% | |
| $11.81 | $644.29M | 11.10 | 45.01% | 50.13% | 5.89% | 13.89% | |
| $23.26 | $1.45B | 15.94 | 64.73% | 55.86% | 10.22% | 9.62% |
WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. (WHF) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. (WHF) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Aug 10, 2026·SEC
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Jul 28, 2026·SEC
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WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. (WHF) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. (WHF) grew revenue by 178.5% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. (WHF) earned $17.5M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 66.2% net margin).
Yes. WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. (WHF) pays a dividend that yields 18.83% at the current price, a high yield.
WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. (WHF) had a return on equity (ROE) of 6.8% over the trailing twelve months. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.
WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. (WHF) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 4.9%. This indicates healthy earnings from lending activities.
WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. (WHF) has an efficiency ratio of -124.8%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.