Investment Analysts’ Recent Ratings Changes for Horizon Technology Finance (HRZN)

A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for Horizon Technology Finance (NASDAQ: HRZN):

• 8/21/2026 – Horizon Technology Finance had its price target lowered by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from $5.00 to $4.50. They now have a “market perform” rating on the stock.
• 8/19/2026 – Horizon Technology Finance was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “sell (d+)” to “sell (d)”.
• 8/7/2026 – Horizon Technology Finance had its price target lowered by Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc. from $6.00 to $5.00. They now have a “market perform” rating on the stock.
• 8/5/2026 – Horizon Technology Finance had its “sell (d+)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.

Horizon Technology Finance Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, November 17th will be paid a $0.06 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, November 17th. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 14.8%. Horizon Technology Finance’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 200.00%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, Director Thomas J. Allison bought 6,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 9th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $4.36 per share, for a total transaction of $26,160.00. Following the purchase, the director owned 55,926 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $243,837.36. This trade represents a 12.02% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, CIO Paul G. Seitz purchased 11,477 shares of Horizon Technology Finance stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 9th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $4.35 per share, with a total value of $49,924.95. Following the acquisition, the executive directly owned 12,242 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $53,252.70. This trade represents a 1,500.26% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders have purchased 134,977 shares of company stock worth $585,975. Corporate insiders own 0.29% of the company’s stock.

Horizon Technology Finance Corporation is a specialty finance company organized as a business development company (BDC) that provides private credit solutions to venture capital and private equity-backed technology, life science and healthcare companies. The firm targets companies at various stages of development, offering secured debt financing structures such as first?lien and second?lien loans, as well as equity co?investment opportunities in select portfolio companies.

Horizon Technology Finance’s investment strategy emphasizes deployment of capital in U.S.?based enterprises with proven technology, strong management teams and clear paths to growth.