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HTFC

Horizon Technology Finance Corp

HTFC

Stock · quarterly payer

$24.90

Overvalued · -18% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

6.28%

Annual Dividend

$1.56

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

—

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about HTFC's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Horizon Technology Finance Corp (HTFC) has a forward dividend yield of 6.28%, based on an annual dividend of $1.56 per share and a share price of $24.90.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, HTFC's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (56 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • HTFC last cut its regular dividend in 2023.
  • HTFC's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 15, 2026, for a dividend of $0.39 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, HTFC's 6.28% yield is 19% above its five-year average yield of 5.30%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for HTFC is $20.47 per share, 18% below the $24.90 share price, so HTFC screens as overvalued.
  • Horizon Technology Finance Corp (HTFC) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Horizon Technology Finance Corp (HTFC) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 0 times across the 16 payments on record since 2022. The regular dividend has not changed in that time.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "HTFC Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/HTFC

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Horizon Technology Finance Corp (HTFC) yields 6.28% ($1.56 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (56/100).

Is HTFC a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Horizon Technology Finance Corp (HTFC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.28% ($1.56/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2023

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    6.28%
    Payout Ratio
    —
    Annual Dividend
    $1.56
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    —
    Ex-Dividend Date
    —
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    quarterly
    Beta
    —
    Market Cap
    —
    P/E Ratio
    —
    5-Yr Total Return
    —
    52-Week Range
    $24.40 – $25.29
    Dividend Safety
    C · 56/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2023)

    HTFC dividend raises and cuts

    Horizon Technology Finance Corp (HTFC) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 0 times across the 16 payments on record since 2022. The regular dividend has not changed in that time.

    Every HTFC payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
    HTFC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date — · full ex-dividend historyView →HTFC dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is HTFC a good dividend stock?

    Mixed. Horizon Technology Finance Corp (HTFC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.28% ($1.56/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

    Is HTFC undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, HTFC's fair value is about $20.47 versus a $24.90 share price — so it looks overvalued (-18% vs. fair value).

    Is HTFC's dividend safe?

    HTFC has a dividend-safety grade of C (56/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2023, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is HTFC's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for HTFC is about $20.47 per share, about 18% below the current $24.90 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is HTFC a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data HTFC screens as "mixed" and overvalued. Horizon Technology Finance Corp (HTFC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.28% ($1.56/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will HTFC cut its dividend?

    HTFC earns a dividend-safety grade of C (56/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2023). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does HTFC pay a dividend?

    Yes. Horizon Technology Finance Corp pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.56 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 6.28%.

    What is HTFC's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, HTFC's forward dividend yield is 6.28%, based on a $1.56 annual dividend and a $24.90 share price.

    What is HTFC's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, HTFC pays $1.56 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

    How many years has HTFC grown its dividend?

    HTFC does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

    When is the next HTFC ex-dividend date?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, HTFC's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 15, 2026, for $0.39 per share.

    Income Calculator

    At $1.56 / yr per share

    Per payment (quarterly)$39.10
    Annual$156.40
    Monthly avg$13.03

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