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Horizon Technology Finance Corporation Estimates – NASDAQ:HRZNTradingView report covering Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Why HRZN Stock slipped -1.45% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$4.07 -1.45% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $4.05
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 48/100 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 $272.8M
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As of 2026-11-03, Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 48/100 at a spot price of $4.07 (-1.45% 1D, market cap $272.8M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, HRZN ranks #700 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does HRZN compare to RWAY and HTT in the Financials sector?
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Within the Financials sector (Finance: Consumer Services), HRZN carries a Roarable D (48/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -0.8%. By comparison, RWAY (Runway Growth Finance Corp.) holds a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E 8.1x, ROIC 7.0%, cap $273.3M) and HTT (High Templar Tech Limited each representing one Class A ordinary share) posts a D- grade (35/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -5.2%, cap $279.5M). Among the 5-stock peer group, RWAY leads on earnings multiple (8.1x) while XYF leads on capital efficiency (18.8% ROIC).
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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: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $4.05 (-0.45%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 11/20 (D+) • 1.4% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D- · Rk D+
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-4.4% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for HRZN)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.2%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (48/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY HRZN SCORES 48/100 (D) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+13/20 pts (27% of score)
Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 4/9
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+12/20 pts (25% of score)
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 60% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-16 pts vs max)
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C$4.54-9.7% Next Q
56
Q2 (-2Q)Grade C-$4.10-4.6% Next Q
53
Q3 (-1Q)Grade C-$3.91+4.1% Next Q
51
CurrentGrade D$4.07-5.6% Hist 90D α
48
Trajectory: C (56) → D (48)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: What Could Spark a HRZN Turnaround Squeeze
While HRZN currently carries a cautious 48/100 (D) rating due to Whale & Options Positioning (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1
Established market leader in Financials with deep daily trading liquidity.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($4.51) and Max Pain ($4.27) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $7.19.
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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
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Why HRZN Stock slipped -1.45% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) slipped -1.45% to $4.07, trading at 9% of its 52-week range ($3.8 – $6.85). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-1% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 9% of its 52-week range ($3.8 – $6.85) with RSI-14 at 38.5 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±6.2% around $4.07 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D (Sell) backed by 52% gross margin and $56.6M annual free cash flow.
Live HRZN Headlines & Catalysts
MARKET WIREBusiness Wire • 21h ago
Horizon Technology Finance to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Financial ResultsBusiness Wire report covering Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIRE24/7 Wall St. • 1d ago
Last Call for October Dividends: 4 High-Yield Stocks With Deadlines This Week24/7 Wall St. report covering Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREYahoo! Finance Canada • 1d ago
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM) Stock Price, News, Quote & HistoryYahoo! Finance Canada report covering Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREYahoo! Finance Canada • 1d ago
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. (PFLT) Seasonal Returns Chart - Yahoo FinanceYahoo! Finance Canada report covering Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIRETradingView • 1d ago
HRZN Q3'26 Earnings: revenue estimate is 25.12M USDTradingView report covering Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTwww.dars.gov.et • 1d ago
HRZN Q2 2026 Earnings: EPS Misses Consensus by 14.93% While Shares Gain 2.0% - Earnings Yield Analysiswww.dars.gov.et report covering Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
RISK WATCHhttps://www.dars.gov.et/ • 1d ago
HRZN Q2 2026 Earnings: EPS of $0.11 Falls Short of Estimates as Shares Slip - Estimate Revision Counthttps://www.dars.gov.et/ report covering Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTSeekingAlpha • 5d ago
Horizon Technology Finance: 37% Discount, But Wait For Q3Horizon Technology Finance looks stable in the near term, but portfolio setbacks and thin dividend coverage keep risks high. Click for this HRZN stock update.
RISK WATCHYahoo • 18d ago
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HRZN // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -2.63%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-03O $4.13H $4.13L $4.07C $4.07VOL 456.6K
RES: $5.54SUP: $3.87SMA50: $4.51SMA200: $4.76
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HRZN Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
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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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (HRZN)
Financials Rank #700 of 1096
⚔️ RWAY vs HRZN Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (HRZN vs. RWAY, HTT, XYF, BTBT)
Industry: Finance: Consumer Services (156 Tracked Issuers)Across 1096 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) ranks #700 by composite RQD confidence (48/100, grade D) and #832 by equity capitalization ($272.8M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, RWAY leads on earnings valuation at 8.1x trailing P/E, while XYF leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 18.8% ROIC and — gross margin. XYF currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 53/100 (D+) compared with HRZN at 48/100 (D).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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Horizon Technology Finance Corporation | D | 48/100 | — | — | -0.8% | -1.45% | $272.8M | Benchmark Subject |
| RWAY Runway Growth Finance Corp. | D+ | 52/100 | 8.1x | — | 7.0% | -1.21% | $273.3M | /rway-vs-hrzn → |
| HTT High Templar Tech Limited each representing one Class A ordinary share | D- | 35/100 | — | — | -5.2% | -1.10% | $279.5M | /htt-vs-hrzn → |
| XYF X Financial each representing six (Class A) | D+ | 53/100 | — | — | 18.8% | -2.66% | $260.8M | /xyf-vs-hrzn → |
| BTBT Bit Digital Inc. | E | 23/100 | — | — | -12.0% | -14.27% | $288.5M | /btbt-vs-hrzn → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001487428In 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 |
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| 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 | — | — |
3. HRZN Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs HRZN stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-03, Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 48/100 at a spot price of $4.07 (-1.45% 1D, market cap $272.8M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, HRZN ranks #700 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 (48/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -0.8%. By comparison, RWAY (Runway Growth Finance Corp.) holds a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E 8.1x, ROIC 7.0%, cap $273.3M) and HTT (High Templar Tech Limited each representing one Class A ordinary share) posts a D- grade (35/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -5.2%, cap $279.5M). Among the 5-stock peer group, RWAY leads on earnings multiple (8.1x) while XYF leads on capital efficiency (18.8% 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: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. 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 $4.07 (-1.45% on volume of 456,594 shares), positioning the stock -9.76% below its 50-day simple moving average ($4.51) and -14.50% below its 200-day simple moving average ($4.76). Across its 52-week range of $3.80 to $6.85, HRZN sits at the 8.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 38.5 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.2% ($3.82 to $4.32).
HRZN Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
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Why HRZN Stock slipped -1.45% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-1% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 48/100 (D)
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HRZN — Horizon Technology Finance Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Per the Roarable RQD rating, HRZN scores 48 out of 100, a D grade labeled "Roarable Sell — Underperform / Distribution Warning." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 11/20 (ROIC -0.8%; FCF yield 20.45%); Whale 13F Flow at 3/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction at 12/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit at 9/20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet at 13/20 (Altman Z 2.5; Piotroski F 4/9; Debt/Equity 0.5). For a prospective investor, the weakest pillar is institutional flow at 3/20, meaning the rating's own inputs show little supportive positioning from large holders. The strongest pillar relative to its maximum is the balance sheet at 13/20, which per the same rating reflects a moderate Altman Z and a mid-range Piotroski score. The FCF yield of 20.45% is a notable upside datapoint in the cash-engine pillar, but the rating pairs it with negative ROIC, so a high cash-flow yield cannot be read cleanly as earnings strength. Valuation tradeoffs are unresolved because P/E and EV/EBITDA are not available in source data. The overall verdict is that the rating system currently points toward distribution risk rather than accumulation.
Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis
Per the recent news feed, all six items relate to HRZN and are flagged YELLOW. The items are: a TradingView estimates report; a Business Wire announcement that the company will report third-quarter 2026 financial results; a 24/7 Wall St. dividend-deadline roundup; a Yahoo! Finance Canada stock quote page for a different company, Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM); a Yahoo! Finance Canada seasonal chart for PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. (PFLT); and a TradingView note that the Q3'26 revenue estimate is 25.12M USD. The Q3 earnings announcement is the most concrete scheduled catalyst. Two items reference other tickers and should not be treated as HRZN-specific information. The Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph lists supply chain as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals.
Open Questions
- What are the company's reported revenue, cash, and debt figures, given that these fields are N/A or $0.0M in the SEC financials?
- What are the P/E, EV/EBITDA, and EPS values that would allow valuation to be assessed against the 20.45% FCF yield?
- What do the Q3 2026 results show relative to the 25.12M USD revenue estimate?
- What is the composition of the 3/20 institutional-flow score, and which holders are driving it?
- What explains the divergence between positive FCF in FY 2025 and negative net income across all three periods?
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🟡 MARKET WIRE TradingView • 18h ago
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation Estimates – NASDAQ:HRZN TradingView report covering Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Business Wire • 21h ago
Horizon Technology Finance to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results Business Wire report covering Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE 24/7 Wall St. • 1d ago
Last Call for October Dividends: 4 High-Yield Stocks With Deadlines This Week 24/7 Wall St. report covering Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo! Finance Canada • 1d ago
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM) Stock Price, News, Quote & History Yahoo! Finance Canada report covering Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo! Finance Canada • 1d ago
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. (PFLT) Seasonal Returns Chart - Yahoo Finance Yahoo! Finance Canada report covering Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE TradingView • 1d ago
HRZN Q3'26 Earnings: revenue estimate is 25.12M USD TradingView report covering Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟢 CATALYST www.dars.gov.et • 1d ago
HRZN Q2 2026 Earnings: EPS Misses Consensus by 14.93% While Shares Gain 2.0% - Earnings Yield Analysis www.dars.gov.et report covering Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🔴 RISK WATCH https://www.dars.gov.et/ • 1d ago
HRZN Q2 2026 Earnings: EPS of $0.11 Falls Short of Estimates as Shares Slip - Estimate Revision Count https://www.dars.gov.et/ report covering Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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📌 Pinned Debate 🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is HRZN (D • RQD 48/100) a Buy at $4.13?
Welcome to the HRZN (Horizon Technology Finance Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 48/100 (Roarable Sell — Underperform / Distribution Warning) in Finance: Consumer Services. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
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🎯 Target: $3.10 (-24.9%)
Spot @ $4.13 Pump the brakes on HRZN — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on HRZN, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with tightening sector spreads. Unless Horizon Technology Finance Corporation expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
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🎯 Target: $5.29 (+28.1%)
Spot @ $4.13 HRZN cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on HRZN, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Finance: Consumer Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $4.13 (52-wk range $3.80 - $6.85), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.