Overview

* Horizon Q2 net investment income falls to $0.28 per share from $0.36 last year

* Net asset value per share declines to $6.75 from $9.12 year-over-year

* Company announces merger with Monroe Capital Corp to expand venture lending

Outlook

* Company expects merger with Monroe Capital to enhance venture lending capabilities

* Company sees growth in 2026 post-merger despite current venture capital challenges

* Horizon declares monthly distributions of $0.11 per share through December 2025

Result Drivers

* VENTURE CAPITAL CHALLENGES - CEO Mike Balkin attributes the decline in net asset value to ongoing challenges in the venture capital environment

* DEBT PORTFOLIO YIELD - The company reported an annualized portfolio yield on debt investments of 15.8% for the quarter

Key Details

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Q2 Net $283.80

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Q2 Net $6.75

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Analyst Coverage

* The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 1 "strong buy" or "buy", 5 "hold" and 2 "sell" or "strong sell"

* The average consensus recommendation for the closed end funds peer group is "buy."

* Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Horizon Technology Finance Corp ( HRZN ) is $7.00, about 10.6% below its August 6 closing price of $7.74

* The stock recently traded at 7 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 6 three months ago

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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)