Horizon Technology Finance (HRZN)


Market Price (8/20/2026): $5.075 | Market Cap: $329.7 MilSector: Financials | Industry: Asset Management & Custody Banks

Horizon Technology Finance (HRZN)


Market Price (8/20/2026): $5.075
Market Cap: $329.7 Mil
Sector: Financials
Industry: Asset Management & Custody Banks

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 18%, Dividend Yield is 16%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 13%, FCF Yield is 31%

Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 152%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 495%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 495%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 43%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital & Alternative Assets. Themes include Private Credit.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -77%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -106%

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 99%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/SPrice/Sales ratio is 16x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 65x

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -58%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -69%

Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 166%

Key risks
HRZN key risks include [1] deteriorating portfolio credit quality and a rise in non-accrual loans, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 18%, Dividend Yield is 16%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 13%, FCF Yield is 31%
1 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 152%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 495%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 495%
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 43%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital & Alternative Assets. Themes include Private Credit.
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -77%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -106%
6 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 99%
7 Expensive valuation multiples
P/SPrice/Sales ratio is 16x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 65x
8 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -58%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -69%
9 Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 166%
10 Key risks
HRZN key risks include [1] deteriorating portfolio credit quality and a rise in non-accrual loans, Show more.

Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 8/19/2026

Horizon Technology Finance (HRZN) stock has gained about 30% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Successful Merger Integration and Enhanced Financial Footing.

Horizon Technology Finance completed its merger with Monroe Capital Corporation on April 14, 2026, creating a combined entity with approximately $471.7 million in pro forma net assets and $141.1 million in cash. Following the merger, the company announced a $10 million stock repurchase program and management's intent to implement fee waivers of up to $4 million over the subsequent four fiscal quarters, commencing in fiscal Q3 2026. These actions likely signaled financial strength and a commitment to shareholder value post-merger, contributing to positive market sentiment.

2. Increased Shareholder Distributions.

The company demonstrated a strong commitment to returning capital to shareholders through increased distributions. On May 5, 2026, Horizon declared not only its regular monthly cash distribution of $0.06 per share but also special cash distributions of $0.03 per share for July, August, and September 2026, resulting in a total monthly distribution of $0.09 per share for these months. This strategy was further extended with the announcement on August 4, 2026, of continued regular and special monthly distributions totaling $0.09 per share for October, November, and December 2026. This consistent and enhanced payout, with a reported dividend yield of 14.37% as of August 17, 2026, likely attracted income-focused investors.

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Updated on 8/19/2026

Horizon Technology Finance (HRZN) stock has gained about 30% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Successful Merger Integration and Enhanced Financial Footing.

Horizon Technology Finance completed its merger with Monroe Capital Corporation on April 14, 2026, creating a combined entity with approximately $471.7 million in pro forma net assets and $141.1 million in cash. Following the merger, the company announced a $10 million stock repurchase program and management's intent to implement fee waivers of up to $4 million over the subsequent four fiscal quarters, commencing in fiscal Q3 2026. These actions likely signaled financial strength and a commitment to shareholder value post-merger, contributing to positive market sentiment.

2. Increased Shareholder Distributions.

The company demonstrated a strong commitment to returning capital to shareholders through increased distributions. On May 5, 2026, Horizon declared not only its regular monthly cash distribution of $0.06 per share but also special cash distributions of $0.03 per share for July, August, and September 2026, resulting in a total monthly distribution of $0.09 per share for these months. This strategy was further extended with the announcement on August 4, 2026, of continued regular and special monthly distributions totaling $0.09 per share for October, November, and December 2026. This consistent and enhanced payout, with a reported dividend yield of 14.37% as of August 17, 2026, likely attracted income-focused investors.

3. Robust Investment Portfolio Growth and High Yield.

Despite reporting fiscal Q2 2026 net investment income of $0.11 per share, which missed consensus estimates, Horizon Technology Finance showed an increase in total investment income to $25.0 million for fiscal Q2 2026 (ended June 30, 2026), compared to $24.5 million in the prior year's period. This growth was attributed to a larger debt investment portfolio, which maintained a solid annualized debt portfolio yield of 14.9%. Furthermore, the company ended fiscal Q2 2026 with a significant committed backlog of $228 million and reported $87 million in new venture loan commitments in early fiscal Q3 2026, indicating strong prospects for continued portfolio expansion and future income generation. The quarter also saw positive liquidity events from four portfolio companies, including a $30.0 million venture loan prepayment.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 30.3% change in HRZN stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 184.1% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)43020268192026Change
Stock Price ($)3.905.0830.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)721184.1%
P/S Multiple24.216.1-33.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4565-31.0%
Cumulative Contribution30.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
HRZN30.3% 
Market (SPY)7.0%37.5%
Sector (XLF)10.3%8.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The -14.8% change in HRZN stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/19/2026 was primarily driven by a -241.1% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)13120268192026Change
Stock Price ($)5.975.08-14.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)-1521-241.1%
P/S Multiple-17.716.1-191.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4365-33.7%
Cumulative Contribution-14.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
HRZN-14.8% 
Market (SPY)11.4%28.5%
Sector (XLF)8.1%20.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The -19.5% change in HRZN stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/19/2026 was primarily driven by a -279.9% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120258192026Change
Stock Price ($)6.315.08-19.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)-2821-172.3%
P/S Multiple-8.916.1-279.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4065-38.1%
Cumulative Contribution-19.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
HRZN-19.5% 
Market (SPY)22.7%26.8%
Sector (XLF)11.1%19.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The -37.5% change in HRZN stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/19/2026 was primarily driven by a -69.0% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)73120238192026Change
Stock Price ($)8.135.08-37.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2921-28.7%
Net Income Margin (%)79.7%24.7%-69.0%
P/E Multiple10.065.1551.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2865-56.6%
Cumulative Contribution-37.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
HRZN-37.5% 
Market (SPY)73.9%27.4%
Sector (XLF)70.0%25.8%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
HRZN Return30%-20%27%-23%-14%-11%-22%
Peers Return32%-16%33%12%5%5%81%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%12%105%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
HRZN Win Rate42%33%67%25%50%62% 
Peers Win Rate77%42%65%63%52%57% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
HRZN Max Drawdown-15%-36%-16%-29%-35%-40% 
Peers Max Drawdown-9%-32%-18%-17%-21%-20% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: HTGC, ARCC, TPVG, TRIN, GBDC.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 8/19/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventHRZNS&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-13.7%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven15.9%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven38 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-14.3%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven16.7%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven66 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-34.4%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven52.5%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven446 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-60.0%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven149.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven197 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-13.1%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven15.1%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven11 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-27.0%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven37.1%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven641 days6 days

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In The Past

Horizon Technology Finance's stock fell -13.7% during the Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 15.9% gain to breakeven.

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EventHRZNS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-34.4%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven52.5%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven446 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-60.0%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven149.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven197 days140 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-27.0%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven37.1%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven641 days6 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-28.6%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven40.1%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven89 days15 days

Compare to HTGC, ARCC, TPVG, TRIN, GBDC

In The Past

Horizon Technology Finance's stock fell -13.7% during the Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 15.9% gain to breakeven.

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About Horizon Technology Finance (HRZN)

Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) operates as a Business Development Company (BDC) that specializes in providing capital to development-stage companies. The company's primary focus is on lending and making strategic investments to support the growth and innovation of businesses within specific high-growth sectors. HRZN essentially acts as a specialized financier for emerging companies that are often backed by venture capital.

The main products and services offered by HRZN include secured debt and venture lending investments. This means the company provides loans, often secured by the assets of the borrower, and engages in venture lending, which frequently combines debt financing with the potential for equity participation. These financial solutions are specifically designed to meet the unique funding needs of venture capital-backed companies.

HRZN's primary customers are venture capital-backed companies operating within key industries such as technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and cleantech. The company exclusively seeks to invest in and lend to companies located within the United States, thereby concentrating its market focus on domestic innovation and growth sectors.

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Here are 1-2 brief analogies for Horizon Technology Finance (HRZN):

  • A specialized bank for tech and life science startups.
  • Like a venture capital firm, but they lend money (debt) instead of taking ownership (equity).
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  • Secured Debt Financing: Providing loans that are backed by collateral to venture capital-backed companies in the technology, life science, healthcare, and cleantech industries.
  • Venture Lending: Offering specialized debt financing solutions to venture capital-backed companies in specific high-growth sectors.

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Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) is a business development company that specializes in lending to and investing in venture capital-backed companies. Therefore, its "major customers" are the companies to which it provides secured debt and venture lending investments.

Based on Horizon Technology Finance's most recent financial disclosures (e.g., 2023 10-K Schedule of Investments), its portfolio consists of numerous companies, primarily in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and cleantech industries. While the majority of its portfolio companies are privately held, venture-backed companies, a few are publicly traded. Examples of its portfolio companies that are publicly traded include:

  • Aura Biosciences, Inc. (AURA)
  • Connect Biopharma Holdings Limited (CNTB)
  • Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ENTA)
  • OncoCyte Corporation (OCX)
  • Vigil Neuroscience, Inc. (VIGL)

Horizon Technology Finance's portfolio is dynamic, and the companies listed above represent examples from its past and present investments. The vast majority of its investment relationships are with private companies seeking growth capital.

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Michael P. Balkin, Chief Executive Officer

Michael P. Balkin was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Horizon Technology Finance Corporation effective June 5, 2025, having previously served as an independent director since June 2023. He brings over 35 years of experience in investment and portfolio management and construction. Prior to joining Horizon, Mr. Balkin was a Partner and Co-Manager of the Small-Cap Growth Fund at William Blair & Co, LLC for a combined 30 years. He also served as Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Magnetar Investment Management, a wholly owned subsidiary of Magnetar Capital LLC, a multi-strategy hedge fund, from 2005 to 2008. Since 2023, he has been a principal of the Rail-Splitter Micro Cap Rebound Fund, and since 2021, an advisor to Wasson Enterprise LLC, a family office. Mr. Balkin was CEO of Foresight Acquisition Corp. in 2021 and is a strategic advisor to P3 Health Partners Inc., OptimizeRX Corporation, and Innventure, Inc.

Daniel R. Trolio, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Daniel R. Trolio serves as Horizon's Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. He has been involved in the accounting and venture debt industries for more than 20 years, including 10 years in venture lending. Mr. Trolio previously held the positions of Vice President and Corporate Controller at Horizon, where he was responsible for overseeing all accounting functions, tax, financial reporting, and assisting with capital market efforts. He has held these same positions with Horizon Technology Finance Management LLC, the company's advisor, since 2006.

Robert D. Pomeroy, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Directors

Robert D. Pomeroy, Jr. co-founded Horizon Technology Finance Corporation and its advisor in 2003. He retired as Chief Executive Officer on June 5, 2025, but continues to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Pomeroy possesses over 40 years of diversified lending and leasing experience, with more than 20 years specifically in venture lending. His prior roles include President of GATX Ventures, Inc., the venture lending subsidiary of GATX Corporation, from 2000 to 2003. Before that, he was Executive Vice President of Transamerica Business Credit, where he co-founded and was general manager of Transamerica Technology Finance, its venture lending business, from 1996 to 2000. He also served as Senior Vice President of Financing for Science International, Inc.

John C. Bombara, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary

John C. Bombara co-founded Horizon Technology Finance Corporation and was an original member of the team that founded its Advisor in 2003. He serves as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary. Mr. Bombara has more than 25 years of experience providing legal services to financial institutions and other entities, including over 15 years in venture lending. From 2000 to 2003, he served as in-house counsel for GATX Ventures, Inc., and also represented GATX Corporation's other venture lending units in Canada and Europe.

Paul G. Seitz, Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer

Paul G. Seitz is Horizon's Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer. He joined Horizon from Monroe Capital, where he was a Managing Director and Head of Software Underwriting. Mr. Seitz has over a decade of experience in technology lending and investing. At Monroe Capital, he was responsible for leading and managing the underwriting process within the software, technology, and tech-enabled services industry, focusing on pre-IPO and growth-stage technology companies, and managing a portfolio of loan transactions.

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Here are the key risks to Horizon Technology Finance (HRZN):
  1. Credit Risk and Deteriorating Portfolio Quality: A primary risk for Horizon Technology Finance is the increasing number of non-accrual loans, which are investments not currently generating interest income. As of March 31, 2025, non-accrual investments increased, representing a significant cost to the company and directly pressuring Net Investment Income (NII) and dividend coverage. Additionally, the weighted average loan credit rating has declined, signaling increased risk across the portfolio.
  2. Challenges in Venture Lending Business Model and Sector Concentration: Horizon Technology Finance's venture-lending business model faces structural challenges, particularly in the current tighter capital environment with higher interest rates and a less robust IPO market. This environment makes it more difficult for the venture-backed technology and life science companies in its portfolio to raise additional capital or achieve liquidity events. The company's significant concentration in the software sector further amplifies this risk, exposing it to sector-specific downturns.
  3. Dividend Coverage and Sustainability: The sustainability of Horizon Technology Finance's dividend is a significant concern. The company has exhibited thin dividend coverage, with Net Investment Income (NII) per share experiencing declines, and a high payout ratio. This suggests that the high yield may not be sustainable, leaving little margin for error, especially amid deteriorating portfolio quality and general market uncertainties.

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The addressable market for Horizon Technology Finance (HRZN), which specializes in secured debt and venture lending to venture capital-backed companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and cleantech industries, is the U.S. venture debt market. In 2024, the total venture debt volume in the United States reached a record $58.7 billion. This figure more than doubled the $26.8 billion reported in 2023. Other sources also indicated the U.S. venture debt market reached $53.3 billion in investments in 2024, representing a 94% increase from 2023. This surge was driven by evolving venture capital dynamics, a decline in traditional venture capital funding, and an increased availability from lenders. Looking ahead, the U.S. venture debt market is projected to continue its growth, with an estimated market size of $27.83 billion in 2025, with traditional venture debt accounting for approximately $23.94 billion of that total. However, deal activity in Q1 2025 alone saw $11.6 billion in loans issued across 144 deals.

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Horizon Technology Finance (HRZN) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next two to three years through several key strategies and market dynamics:

  1. Merger with Monroe Capital Corp. (MRCC): The planned merger with Monroe Capital Corp. is a significant catalyst, anticipated to "significantly increase Horizon's equity capital available for investment in earning assets and allow it to take advantage of greater economies of scale in the combined vehicle." This strategic combination is also expected to enable the company to "originate larger venture loans to cutting-edge early and later-stage venture capital and institutional-backed companies as well as small-cap public companies."
  2. Growth in Investment Portfolio and Loan Originations: Horizon Technology Finance anticipates continued expansion of its investment portfolio, driven by a robust pipeline of new venture loan transactions. The company funded $103 million in debt investments in the fourth quarter of 2025 and reported a committed and approved backlog of $154 million as of December 31, 2025, indicating ongoing opportunities for lending growth.
  3. Sustained High Portfolio Yields on Debt Investments: The company consistently generates strong portfolio yields on its debt investments, which are crucial for revenue generation. Horizon achieved portfolio yields on debt investments exceeding 14% in Q4 2025 and nearly 16% for the full year 2025, positioning it "at or near the top of the BDC industry." Maintaining these high yields will continue to be a significant revenue driver.
  4. Strategic Balance Sheet Management and Enhanced Liquidity: Horizon has actively managed its balance sheet to improve liquidity and financial flexibility. This includes issuing new unsecured notes to redeem higher-interest debt and raising capital through its ATM (at-the-market) equity program. Increased liquidity directly translates to greater capacity for new loan originations and investments.
  5. Continued Focus on Target Industries: The company's specialization in lending to venture capital-backed companies within the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and cleantech industries positions it to benefit from growth in these high-innovation sectors. Sustained demand and investment activity in these target markets will underpin future lending opportunities and revenue.

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Share Repurchases

  • Horizon Technology Finance did not repurchase any shares of its common stock during the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025.
  • From the inception of its stock repurchase program through December 31, 2025, the company repurchased 167,465 shares of common stock for a total cost of $1.9 million.

Share Issuance

  • The number of shares outstanding for Horizon Technology Finance has consistently increased over the last five years.
  • Shares outstanding increased from approximately 20.62 million at the end of 2021 to 43.1 million at the end of 2025.

Inbound Investments

  • Horizon Technology Finance is set to merge with Monroe Capital Corp. in a transaction expected to enhance its equity capital and scale, with the merger anticipated in 2026.
  • Monroe Capital LLC acquired Horizon Technology Finance Management LLC, HRZN's investment adviser, in February 2023.

Outbound Investments

  • In 2025, Horizon Technology Finance funded 28 loans totaling $277.5 million, resulting in net new investments of $223.8 million.
  • The Horizon Platform originated a record $403 million in new loans for the HRZN portfolio in 2022.
  • As of December 31, 2025, the company maintained a committed and approved backlog of $154 million for future debt investments.

Capital Expenditures

  • Horizon Technology Finance reported $0.00 million in Capital Expenditure as of September 2025.
  • Over the past five years, the company's average Capital Expenditure percentage has been 0%, reflecting minimal to no capital expenditures.
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Peer Outperformance in Asset Management & Custody Banks

HRZN has trailed 84% of its 82 Asset Management & Custody Banks peers over 5Y. Asset Management & Custody Banks ranks 11th of 18 industries in Financials by median 5Y return. The sector’s gains have largely come from elsewhere.
Share of Asset Management & Custody Banks constituents that HRZN has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
41%
of 101 industry peers · -10.5% return
3Y
17%
of 94 industry peers · -32.5% return
5Y
16%
of 82 industry peers · -40.4% return
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Median price return by industry across the Financials sector, ranked by 5Y. Asset Management & Custody Banks is HRZN's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Investment Banking & Brokerage 13 6.3%130.7%137.3% IBKR 501% · SNEX 237% · GS 191%
Reinsurance 6 21.6%83.3%115.7% SPNT 139% · MTG 132% · RGA 129%
Diversified Banks 12 43.1%129.6%111.2% JPM 162% · CM 159% · RY 142%
Life & Health Insurance 19 14.9%55.7%88.3% UNM 301% · FG 210% · MFC 181%
Property & Casualty Insurance 42 13.7%74.7%66.5% ASIC 2448900% · HRTG 423% · UVE 271%
Regional Banks 265 32.1%79.7%65.1% GCBC 389% · ESQ 367% · NBN 285%
Multi-line Insurance 9 15.3%82.1%58.3% GNW 196% · L 106% · SLF 90%
Consumer Finance 30 14.7%85.8%37.6% ENVA 710% · EZPW 356% · AGM 171%
Multi-Sector Holdings 6 -2.4%17.8%34.9% JEF 90% · BRK-B 75% · VOYA 68%
Insurance Brokers 15 -11.0%10.3%31.9% LIFE 616% · AJG 90% · ARX 86%
Asset Management & Custody Banks ← 83 -6.7%22.2%27.7% SII 312% · WT 300% · VCTR 290%
Financial Exchanges & Data 15 -2.1%14.4%20.5% VIRT 183% · CBOE 131% · CME 66%
Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance 12 -27.2%18.8%9.1% FNMA 543% · FMCC 523% · ESNT 64%
Specialized Finance 3 22.3%55.7%0.5% EFC 39% · CACC 1% · HASI -7%
Mortgage REITs 34 -4.2%15.4%-10.4% RITM 77% · NREF 59% · DX 45%
Transaction & Payment Processing Services 15 3.1%5.5%-40.2% MA 66% · V 64% · CPAY 58%
Diversified Capital Markets 21 -26.8%0.5%-43.5% BTCS 538% · OPY 184% · LPLA 158%
Diversified Financial Services 5 -6.0%61.5%-55.9% FRHC 164% · EQH 88% · TMS -56%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Peer Comparisons

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Financials

HRZNHTGCARCCTPVGTRINGBDCMedian
NameHorizon .Hercules.Ares Cap.TriplePo.Trinity .Golub Ca. 
Mkt Price5.0816.9019.805.4918.1313.1715.04
Mkt Cap0.33.114.20.21.63.42.4
Rev LTM214871,17446216203210
Op Inc LTM-------
FCF LTM1028-680-29-594920-10
FCF 3Y Avg43-154-1,21373-394316-55
CFO LTM1029-680-29-593920-10
CFO 3Y Avg43-154-1,21373-393316-55

Growth & Margins

HRZNHTGCARCCTPVGTRINGBDCMedian
NameHorizon .Hercules.Ares Cap.TriplePo.Trinity .Golub Ca. 
Rev Chg LTM152.4%39.1%-24.5%-14.2%6.3%-48.2%-3.9%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-57.6%9.3%16.6%442.8%47.7%16.4%16.5%
Rev Chg Q-68.9%51.1%-46.2%-19.9%4.8%-31.9%-25.9%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-37.8%12.4%-13.8%-6.1%1.3%-13.0%-9.6%
Op Inc Chg LTM-------
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-------
Op Mgn LTM-------
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-------
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-------
CFO/Rev LTM495.4%1.7%-57.9%-63.4%-274.1%452.2%-28.1%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg--43.2%-77.1%1,707.9%-203.6%175.2%-43.2%
FCF/Rev LTM495.4%1.7%-57.9%-63.4%-274.6%452.2%-28.1%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg--43.3%-77.1%1,707.9%-204.2%175.2%-43.3%

Valuation

HRZNHTGCARCCTPVGTRINGBDCMedian
NameHorizon .Hercules.Ares Cap.TriplePo.Trinity .Golub Ca. 
Mkt Cap0.33.114.20.21.63.42.4
P/S16.16.412.14.97.616.99.8
P/Op Inc-------
P/EBIT-------
P/E65.18.214.85.511.620.013.2
P/CFO3.2368.6-20.9-7.7-2.83.70.2
Total Yield17.5%23.0%16.1%34.2%20.9%14.2%19.2%
Dividend Yield16.0%10.7%9.3%16.2%12.3%9.2%11.5%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg12.6%-4.7%-8.8%22.3%-35.4%10.6%3.0%
D/E1.20.71.12.00.91.31.2
Net D/E1.00.71.11.90.91.31.0

Returns

HRZNHTGCARCCTPVGTRINGBDCMedian
NameHorizon .Hercules.Ares Cap.TriplePo.Trinity .Golub Ca. 
1M Rtn12.7%8.2%4.3%20.4%3.4%1.7%6.3%
3M Rtn32.3%11.1%8.6%0.6%10.6%3.5%9.6%
6M Rtn-13.0%15.8%7.5%5.4%24.0%13.1%10.3%
12M Rtn-10.5%-1.0%-2.5%4.1%32.4%-0.5%-0.8%
3Y Rtn-32.5%41.8%36.1%-18.9%95.5%24.9%30.5%
1M Excs Rtn10.8%5.1%1.8%14.7%-0.6%-1.4%3.5%
3M Excs Rtn29.1%8.7%4.5%-3.0%7.7%0.9%6.1%
6M Excs Rtn-25.0%3.8%-4.5%-6.6%12.0%1.0%-1.8%
12M Excs Rtn-30.1%-20.3%-22.1%-13.0%12.8%-20.0%-20.1%
3Y Excs Rtn-106.5%-31.9%-37.3%-92.7%23.6%-46.4%-41.9%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Lending and investment segment5246356460
Total5246356460


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$5.08 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.2 
First Trading Date10/29/2010 
Distance from 52W High-15.1% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$4.44$4.82
DMA Trenddownup
Distance from DMA14.4%5.4%
 3M1YR
Volatility37.9%42.6%
Downside Capture49.52117.63
Upside Capture169.7378.87
Correlation (SPY)32.6%27.6%
HRZN Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.290.801.151.060.870.57
Up Beta0.871.592.261.561.090.55
Down Beta0.25-0.61-0.630.110.300.48
Up Capture-40%125%163%61%51%15%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days8192958114376
Down Capture70%98%135%146%123%94%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days11203063125342

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with HRZN
HRZN-10.7%42.5%-0.14-
Sector ETF (XLF)10.8%14.5%0.4919.0%
Equity (SPY)20.7%12.8%1.1927.7%
Gold (GLD)35.0%28.8%1.040.1%
Commodities (DBC)41.4%20.2%1.60-12.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)15.3%13.9%0.7811.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-44.7%42.7%-1.277.0%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with HRZN
HRZN-10.3%31.7%-0.30-
Sector ETF (XLF)10.0%18.4%0.4134.3%
Equity (SPY)13.1%17.2%0.5934.9%
Gold (GLD)20.4%18.6%0.891.4%
Commodities (DBC)9.8%19.6%0.396.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.4%18.9%0.0330.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)7.2%52.6%0.3215.9%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with HRZN
HRZN1.9%36.5%0.16-
Sector ETF (XLF)13.4%22.0%0.5542.2%
Equity (SPY)15.2%17.9%0.7241.8%
Gold (GLD)12.5%16.2%0.631.6%
Commodities (DBC)7.9%18.1%0.3516.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.9%20.7%0.2041.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)60.0%66.0%1.0014.4%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity2.8 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 7152026-14.8%
Average Daily Volume0.5 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest5.4 days
Basic Shares Quantity65.0 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares4.3%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/13/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/4/2026-3.7%7.5% 
5/5/20268.3%0.2%11.5%
3/3/2026-23.3%-30.3%-30.7%
10/28/20259.3%9.8%12.7%
8/7/2025-3.2%-3.6%-5.3%
4/29/2025-16.8%-15.8%-14.8%
3/4/2025-9.9%-3.3%-0.7%
1/8/2025-1.1%1.0%4.3%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive151212
# Negative141716
Median Positive3.0%2.8%5.5%
Median Negative-3.6%-4.8%-4.9%
Max Positive9.3%11.9%13.4%
Max Negative-23.3%-30.3%-30.7%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/4/2026-3.7%7.5% 
5/5/20268.3%0.2%11.5%
3/3/2026-23.3%-30.3%-30.7%
10/28/20259.3%9.8%12.7%
8/7/2025-3.2%-3.6%-5.3%
4/29/2025-16.8%-15.8%-14.8%
3/4/2025-9.9%-3.3%-0.7%
1/8/2025-1.1%1.0%4.3%
10/29/2024-3.2%-7.3%-6.1%
7/30/2024-3.5%-7.0%-8.1%
4/30/20243.0%2.9%2.1%
2/27/2024-6.9%-9.8%-13.0%
1/10/20240.7%-4.6%-0.7%
10/31/20234.8%7.6%12.8%
8/1/20230.7%-7.4%-8.4%
5/2/20234.0%1.9%5.7%
2/28/2023-3.6%-3.9%-4.6%
1/11/20230.5%-4.8%1.8%
11/1/20226.9%11.9%13.4%
8/2/20223.6%2.3%-3.3%
5/3/2022-1.9%-5.8%-3.8%
3/1/20222.0%-3.2%-7.0%
1/12/20220.2%-3.9%-3.7%
10/26/20212.6%2.6%0.3%
7/27/20210.1%-0.7%-2.3%
4/27/20214.6%-0.6%0.9%
3/2/2021-9.7%-9.8%-3.2%
1/13/2021-0.3%1.2%5.4%
11/3/2020-0.6%4.5%10.4%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive151212
# Negative141716
Median Positive3.0%2.8%5.5%
Median Negative-3.6%-4.8%-4.9%
Max Positive9.3%11.9%13.4%
Max Negative-23.3%-30.3%-30.7%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/04/202610-Q
03/31/202605/05/202610-Q
12/31/202503/03/202610-K
09/30/202510/28/202510-Q
06/30/202508/07/202510-Q
03/31/202504/29/202510-Q
12/31/202403/04/202510-K
09/30/202410/29/202410-Q
06/30/202407/30/202410-Q
03/31/202404/30/202410-Q
12/31/202302/27/202410-K
09/30/202310/31/202310-Q
06/30/202308/01/202310-Q
03/31/202305/02/202310-Q
12/31/202202/28/202310-K
09/30/202211/01/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/04/202610-Q
03/31/202605/05/202610-Q
12/31/202503/03/202610-K
09/30/202510/28/202510-Q
06/30/202508/07/202510-Q
03/31/202504/29/202510-Q
12/31/202403/04/202510-K
09/30/202410/29/202410-Q
06/30/202407/30/202410-Q
03/31/202404/30/202410-Q
12/31/202302/27/202410-K
09/30/202310/31/202310-Q
06/30/202308/01/202310-Q
03/31/202305/02/202310-Q
12/31/202202/28/202310-K
09/30/202211/01/202210-Q
06/30/202208/02/202210-Q
03/31/202205/03/202210-Q
12/31/202103/01/202210-K
09/30/202110/26/202110-Q
06/30/202107/27/202110-Q
03/31/202104/27/202110-Q
12/31/202003/02/202110-K
09/30/202011/03/202010-Q
06/30/202007/28/202010-Q
03/31/202004/28/202010-Q
12/31/201903/03/202010-K
09/30/201910/30/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 8/5/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 8/4/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2026 Regular Monthly Dividends 0.06    
Q4 2026 Special Monthly Dividends 0.03    
2026 Stock Repurchase Authorization 20.00 Mil    

Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/5/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 Regular Monthly Distributions 0.18 0.0% AffirmedGuidance: 0.18 for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Special Monthly Distributions 0.09    

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 3/3/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 Monthly Distribution 0.06 -45.5% Lower NewGuidance: 0.11 for Q1 2026

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 10/28/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 Monthly Distributions 0.11 0.0% AffirmedGuidance: 0.11 for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 6/10/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Trolio, Daniel RExecutive VP and CFODirectBuy61020264.3411,50049,91065,200Form
2Goodman, Jonathan Joseph As Trustee for Jonathan J. Goodman Revocable TrustBuy61020264.336,00025,95035,949Form
3Seitz, Paul GChief Investment OfficerDirectBuy61020264.3511,47749,92553,253Form
4Allison, Thomas J DirectBuy61020264.366,00026,160243,837Form
5Balkin, MichaelChief Executive OfficerDirectBuy60320264.34100,000434,000970,107Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Trolio, Daniel RExecutive VP and CFODirectBuy61020264.3411,50049,91065,200Form
2Goodman, Jonathan Joseph As Trustee for Jonathan J. Goodman Revocable TrustBuy61020264.336,00025,95035,949Form
3Seitz, Paul GChief Investment OfficerDirectBuy61020264.3511,47749,92553,253Form
4Allison, Thomas J DirectBuy61020264.366,00026,160243,837Form
5Balkin, MichaelChief Executive OfficerDirectBuy60320264.34100,000434,000970,107Form
Core Cache Last Updated: 8/19/2026