Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.58
WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. (WHF) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
20.8%
Payout Ratio
2.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
WHF Dividend Income Check
Safety
2.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 10.7% and trend is falling.
WHF Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield20.8%
Trailing DPS$1.58
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout2.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout54.4%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR-0.7%
5Y CAGR-1.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)10.7%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.4%
Total Shareholder Yield25.2%
1Y Total Return-4.0%
5Y Total Return-1.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)49.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,82310Y ago$22,54720Y ago$19,732
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.
WHF Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (15 years of payments)
WHF Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. distributes 2.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 54.4%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
WHF has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of -0.7% and 5-year CAGR of -1.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, WHF returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 20.8% dividend yield, 4.4% buyback yield, 25.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 10.7% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -1.8%, with dividends contributing 49.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $22,547 today.
WHF Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$6.50
Avg/Payment$0.3252
Latest Change+4.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026Latest | $0.2600 | ↑ +4.0% | 18.60% | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.2500 | ↑ +614.3% | 20.75% | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.0350 | ↓ -90.9% | 21.94% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | $0.3850 | — | 22.20% | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | $0.3850 | — | 20.22% | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.3850 | — | 18.59% | Apr 4, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.3850 | ↑ +57.1% | 17.98% | Jan 3, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $0.2450 | ↓ -36.4% | 15.19% | Dec 10, 2024 |
WHF Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
20.8%
#2 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
2.6% payout
Streak
1Y
-1.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
25.2%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd WHFWhiteHorse Finance, … | $169M | 20.8% | 2.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
 GBDCGolub Capital BDC, I… | $3.4B | 10.5% | 97.9% | 0 | At Risk |
3rd  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $243M | 17.1% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
 PFLTPennantPark Floating… | $888M | 13.5% | 1.7% | 3 | Sustainable |
 SLRCSLR Investment Corp. | $745M | 12.0% | 96.7% | 0 | At Risk |
 CSWCCapital Southwest Co… | $1.4B | 10.2% | 1.8% | 3 | Sustainable |
1st  HRZNHorizon Technology F… | $199M | 27.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 ARCCAres Capital Corpora… | $13.6B | 2.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 FSCOFS Credit Opportunit… | $1.0B | 13.9% | 75.3% | 3 | Watch |
WHF Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.26 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2025 | $1.44 | -19.3% | 5 | $0.62 | 232.3% | 0.43x | 10.7% |
| 2024 | $1.78 | 15.2% | 5 | $0.47 | 379.8% | 0.26x | 13.2% |
| 2023 | $1.55 | 5.4% | 4 | $0.88 | 176.1% | 0.57x | 11.5% |
| 2022 | $1.47 | -5.5% | 5 | $0.68 | 216.2% | 0.46x | 10.9% |
| 2021 | $1.55 | 0.6% | 5 | $1.42 | 109.5% | 0.91x | 11.5% |
| 2020 | $1.54 | -4.3% | 5 | $1.54 | 100.3% | 1.00x | 11.5% |
| 2019 | $1.61 | 13.7% | 5 | $1.50 | 107.7% | 0.93x | 12.0% |
| 2018 | $1.42 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.79 | 50.9% | 1.96x | 10.5% |
| 2017 | $1.42 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.77 | 80.2% | 1.25x | 10.5% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WHF stock.
How much dividend does WHF pay per share?
WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. (WHF) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.58 per share, with a current dividend yield of +20.8%. Payments are made Annual.
When is WHF's next ex-dividend date?
WHF's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. WHF typically pays dividends Annual.
Is WHF's dividend safe?
WHF's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +2.6% and FCF payout ratio of +54.4%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has WHF increased its dividend?
WHF has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -1.4%.
How often does WHF pay dividends?
WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.58 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 14+ years from 2012 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in WHF grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in WHF five years ago would be worth approximately $9,823 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is WHF's yield on cost for long-term holders?
WHF's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +10.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +20.8% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.