Horizon Technology Finance (HRZN) Q2 2026 Earnings
How Did HRZN Stock React to Q2 2026 Earnings?
S&P 500 over the same 30 days: +0.05%.
Did HRZN Beat Earnings? Q2 2026 Results
No. Horizon Technology Finance reported Q2 2026 earnings of $0.11 a share on Aug 4, 2026, missing the $0.11 consensus estimate by 2.3%. Revenue was $25.0M against a $25.2M estimate.
Horizon Technology Finance Corp delivered a modest earnings miss for Q2 2026, as merger-related costs weighed on results that otherwise reflected a dramatically larger business following its acquisition of Monroe Capital Corporation. The company posted net investment income of $0.11 per share, falling just short of the $0.11 consensus estimate by 2.31%, while total investment income of $25.05 million trailed the $25.22 million expectation by 0.71%, even as that figure represented a 353.3% increase from the year-ago period. The primary culprit was $4.44 million in non-recurring merger expenses, which reduced NII by roughly $0.07 per share; excluding those one-time costs, distributions would have been covered. Compounding the headline disappointment, net unrealized depreciation of $38.53 million, driven largely by deterioration at a single portfolio company, pushed NAV per share down to $6.23. Still, management struck a forward-looking tone, pointing to a $228 million committed backlog and a net leverage ratio of just 65% against a 120% target, signaling meaningful capacity for portfolio expansion ahead.
- Higher interest income and PIK income from larger debt investment portfolio
- Debt portfolio yield of 14.9% annualized
- Successful completion of merger with Monroe Capital Corporation (MRCC)
- Nine loans funded totaling $72.7 million in Q2 2026
- Non-recurring merger expenses of $4.4 million negatively impacted NII
- Significant unrealized depreciation of $38.5 million driven largely by negative developments at a single portfolio company
“We were pleased to grow our debt investment portfolio for the third consecutive quarter, and to deliver NII which, excluding non-recurring merger expenses, covered our regular distributions.”
Horizon Technology Finance CEO, on the earnings call
What Is Horizon Technology Finance's Outlook?
The company ended Q2 2026 with a committed backlog of $228 million, up approximately $50 million from the prior quarter-end. With a net debt-to-equity leverage ratio of 65% versus its 120% target, the company has significant capacity for portfolio growth. The company has been actively sourcing new high-quality debt investment opportunities since the MRCC merger completion in April 2026. Subsequent to quarter-end, the company funded multiple new debt investments and experienced additional loan prepayments, indicating continued active portfolio management.
HRZN YoY Financials
| Metric | Q2 2026 | Q2 2025 | Year over year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $25.0M | $5.5M | +353.3% |
| Net Income | $7.4M | $3.1M | +135.6% |
HRZN Revenue by Segment
When Does Horizon Technology Finance Report Next?
Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.