WHF WhiteHorse Finance dividend history, payout ratio & dates
WhiteHorse Finance's last dividend payment of $0.245 per share was made to shareholders on record before Oct 31, 2024. The dividend payment stands at $1.79 per share annually, which equates to a dividend yield of 16.94%. The latest WHF stock dividend of $0.245 is a decrease from the previous $0.385 distribution, representing a change of -36%.
Key dates
- WHF last dividend date: Oct 31, 2024
WHF dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Dividend yield
WHF has a dividend yield of 16.94% which is higher than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 2.55%, WhiteHorse Finance's dividend yield is 564% higher. Historically WHF's dividend yield has averaged at 12.4% in the last 5 years, which is lower than the current one.
Dividend history
WhiteHorse Finance has been paying dividends for the last 12 years. According to our records WHF has issued five dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 19% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 14% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 39%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2024 | $0.245 | 15.19% |
| Sep 18, 2024 | $0.385 | 13% |
| Jun 18, 2024 | $0.385 | 12.25% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | $0.385 | 12.38% |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.385 | 11.67% |
| Sep 18, 2023 | $0.37 | 11.76% |
| Jun 20, 2023 | $0.37 | 11.69% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | $0.355 | 12.01% |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $0.355 | 12.11% |
| Oct 28, 2022 | $0.05 | 11.66% |
| Sep 19, 2022 | $0.355 | 11.77% |
| Jun 16, 2022 | $0.355 | 12.3% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | $0.355 | 10.49% |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $0.355 | 10.07% |
| Oct 28, 2021 | $0.135 | 10.07% |
| Sep 17, 2021 | $0.355 | 9.95% |
| Jun 17, 2021 | $0.355 | 10.04% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | $0.355 | 10.13% |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.355 | 11.38% |
| Oct 29, 2020 | $0.125 | 15.28% |
| Sep 18, 2020 | $0.355 | 15.77% |
| Jun 18, 2020 | $0.355 | 14.55% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | $0.355 | 19.2% |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $0.355 | 11.7% |
| Oct 30, 2019 | $0.195 | 11.56% |
| Sep 20, 2019 | $0.355 | 10.14% |
| Jun 19, 2019 | $0.355 | 10.17% |
| Mar 25, 2019 | $0.355 | 10.06% |
| Dec 17, 2018 | $0.355 | 10.83% |
| Sep 17, 2018 | $0.355 | 10.09% |
| Jun 15, 2018 | $0.355 | 9.37% |
| Mar 23, 2018 | $0.355 | 11.09% |
| Dec 15, 2017 | $0.355 | 12.63% |
| Sep 15, 2017 | $0.355 | 12.24% |
| Jun 15, 2017 | $0.355 | 12.3% |
| Mar 23, 2017 | $0.355 | 13.13% |
| Mar 16, 2017 | $0.355 | 11% |
| Dec 16, 2016 | $0.355 | 11.34% |
| Sep 15, 2016 | $0.355 | 12.89% |
| Jun 16, 2016 | $0.355 | 13.42% |
| Mar 17, 2016 | $0.355 | 13.98% |
| Dec 17, 2015 | $0.355 | 12.46% |
| Sep 17, 2015 | $0.355 | 10.96% |
| Jun 17, 2015 | $0.355 | 10.91% |
| Mar 18, 2015 | $0.355 | 11.33% |
WhiteHorse Finance dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
WHF has a payout ratio of 396.7% which is higher than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 44%, WhiteHorse Finance's payout ratio is 802% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
WHF dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHF WhiteHorse Finance Inc | 16.94% | $1.79 | 396.7% |
| OFS OFS Capital Corp | 16.69% | $1.36 | N/A |
| OCSL Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp | 13.88% | $2.2 | 305.6% |
Frequently asked questions
Does WhiteHorse Finance pay a dividend?
Yes, WhiteHorse Finance has paid five dividends in the last 12 months. WHF has been paying dividends since 2012.
When was WHF's last dividend?
WhiteHorse Finance's last dividend ex-date was on Oct 31, 2024. The dividend amount was $0.245 per share.
How much dividend does WhiteHorse Finance pay (per share)?
On an annual basis WHF pays $1.79 per share.
What is WhiteHorse Finance's dividend yield?
Currently WhiteHorse Finance's dividend yield is 16.94%.
What is WhiteHorse Finance's dividend payout ratio?
WhiteHorse Finance's dividend payout ratio is 396.7%.
Does WhiteHorse Finance pay a good dividend?
WhiteHorse Finance's dividend yield is higher than the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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