Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.25
Horizon Technology Finance Corp (HTFC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2022 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.1%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
HTFC Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.3% and trend is unknown.
HTFC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.1%
Trailing DPS$1.25
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout48.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR22.5%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)6.3%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield5.1%
1Y Total Return6.7%
5Y Total Return26.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)25.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,64810Y ago$12,64820Y ago$12,648
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.
HTFC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (5 years of payments)
HTFC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Horizon Technology Finance Corp has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 48.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
HTFC does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 22.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HTFC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.1% dividend yield, 5.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.3% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 26.2%, with dividends contributing 25.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,648 today.
HTFC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 16 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$6.32
Avg/Payment$0.3950
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026Latest | $0.3906 | — | 6.31% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.3906 | — | 6.27% | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.3906 | — | 6.28% | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.3906 | — | 6.32% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.3906 | — | 6.39% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.3906 | — | 6.36% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.3906 | — | 6.41% | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.3906 | — | 6.53% | Sep 30, 2024 |
HTFC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.1%
#8 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.1%
#8 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTFCHorizon Technology F… | $1.1B | 5.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
2nd  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $194M | 21.4% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
1st  HRZNHorizon Technology F… | $205M | 27.0% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 GAINGladstone Investment… | $621M | 9.5% | 30.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
 CSWCCapital Southwest Co… | $1.5B | 9.4% | 1.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ARCCAres Capital Corpora… | $13.3B | 2.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 GBDCGolub Capital BDC, I… | $3.4B | 10.8% | 97.9% | 0 | At Risk |
3rd  FSCOFS Credit Opportunit… | $999M | 16.2% | 1.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
 SLRCSLR Investment Corp. | $701M | 12.8% | 96.7% | 0 | At Risk |
HTFC Annual Dividend History (2009–2026)
18 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.78 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3.2% |
| 2025 | $1.56 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.06 | — | — | 6.3% |
| 2024 | $1.56 | -0.0% | 4 | $-0.16 | — | — | 6.3% |
| 2023 | $1.56 | 83.7% | 4 | $-0.56 | — | — | 6.3% |
| 2022 | $0.85 | — | 2 | $0.86 | 98.9% | 1.01x | 3.5% |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.39 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.36 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.45 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.13 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.83 | — | — | — |
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HTFC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HTFC stock.
How much dividend does HTFC pay per share?
Horizon Technology Finance Corp (HTFC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.25 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is HTFC's next ex-dividend date?
HTFC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. HTFC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is HTFC's dividend safe?
HTFC's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +48.8%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has HTFC increased its dividend?
HTFC has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does HTFC pay dividends?
Horizon Technology Finance Corp pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.25 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 4+ years from 2022 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in HTFC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in HTFC five years ago would be worth approximately $12,648 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is HTFC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
HTFC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.1% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.