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Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$4.13 +2.74% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 58/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D+ • SELL / AVOID Cap $276.9M

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk C

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+0% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for HRZN)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.2%

CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD

1.8% Total Yield

0% Cash ($0.00/yr) + 1.8% Buybacks

PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER

74/100 • REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS

FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO

0% (100% Reinvested)

Retains cash flow for R&D and share repurchases

INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (6.8% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $19,307

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $348/yr

Starting Investment: $10,000

Compounding Horizon: 10 Years

$10.7K

Yr 1

$11.4K

Yr 2

$12.2K

Yr 3

$13.0K

Yr 4

$13.9K

Yr 5

$14.8K

Yr 6

$15.8K

Yr 7

$16.9K

Yr 8

$18.1K

Yr 9

$19.3K

Yr 10

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HRZN // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -1.43%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE

2026-10-30O $4.09H $4.14L $3.99C $4.13VOL 456.3K

RES: $5.53SUP: $3.88SMA50: $4.54SMA200: $4.78

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

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8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Financials Rank #618 of 1096 ⚔️ RWAY vs HRZN Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (HRZN vs. RWAY, HTT, USDE, MFIN)

Industry: Finance: Consumer Services (156 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1096 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) ranks #618 by composite RQD confidence (58/100, grade D+) and #830 by equity capitalization ($276.9M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, MFIN leads on earnings valuation at 6.2x trailing P/E, while MFIN leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 10.5% ROIC and — gross margin. RWAY currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 64/100 (C) compared with HRZN at 58/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
HRZN ACTIVE Horizon Technology Finance Corporation	D+	58/100	—	—	-0.8%	+2.74%	$276.9M	Benchmark Subject
RWAY Runway Growth Finance Corp.	C	64/100	8.1x	—	7.0%	+1.70%	$276.6M	/rway-vs-hrzn →
HTT High Templar Tech Limited each representing one Class A ordinary share	D-	41/100	—	—	-5.2%	-3.19%	$282.6M	/htt-vs-hrzn →
USDE StablecoinX Inc. (Class A)	D+	57/100	—	—	—	+4.44%	$268.6M	/usde-vs-hrzn →
MFIN Medallion Financial Corp.	D+	57/100	6.2x	—	10.5%	+1.39%	$268.2M	/mfin-vs-hrzn →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001487428

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (N/A vs. FY2024 revenue of $0 ) , GAAP net income of -$2.7M, operating cash flow of $56.6M, and free cash flow of $56.6M (+1338.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, HRZN closed FY2025 with $811.1M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$0	-$2.7M	$56.6M	$56.6M	$811.1M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$0	-$5.6M	$3.9M	$3.9M	$821.8M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$0	-$17.2M	-$5.3M	-$5.3M	—	—

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Is HRZN stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 58/100 at a spot price of $4.13 (+2.74% 1D, market cap $276.9M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, HRZN ranks #618 in composite RQD confidence.

How does HRZN compare to RWAY and HTT in the Financials sector?

Within the Financials sector (Finance: Consumer Services), HRZN carries a Roarable D+ (58/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -0.8%. By comparison, RWAY (Runway Growth Finance Corp.) holds a C grade (64/100 RQD, P/E 8.1x, ROIC 7.0%, cap $276.6M) and HTT (High Templar Tech Limited each representing one Class A ordinary share) posts a D- grade (41/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -5.2%, cap $282.6M). Among the 5-stock peer group, MFIN leads on earnings multiple (6.2x) while MFIN leads on capital efficiency (10.5% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for HRZN?

Per HRZN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001487428), Horizon Technology Finance Corporation generated $0 in revenue, -$2.7M in net income, and $56.6M in free cash flow against $811.1M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Financials with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is HRZN trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

HRZN last traded at $4.13 (+2.74% on volume of 309,123 shares), positioning the stock -9.03% below its 50-day simple moving average ($4.54) and -13.60% below its 200-day simple moving average ($4.78). Across its 52-week range of $3.80 to $6.85, HRZN sits at the 10.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 37.2 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.2% ($3.87 to $4.39).

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Does HRZN pay a dividend and is it safe?

Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) offers a 0% cash dividend yield ($0.00 annualized) and 1.8% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS.

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