Stuart Aronson, the Chief Executive Officer of WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ: WHF), executed a direct purchase of company equity on June 15, 2026. The transaction involved the acquisition of 15,000 shares at a per-share price of $6.41, totaling $96,150. Following this acquisition, Mr. Aronson's direct ownership of WhiteHorse Finance common stock stands at 127,000 shares.
The executive purchase occurs against a backdrop of recent underperformance in the company's financial reporting. WhiteHorse Finance disclosed its first-quarter 2026 financial results, which missed consensus analyst estimates. The company reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.25, falling short of the forecasted $0.28. Revenue for the quarter was recorded at $15.86 million, also missing the anticipated figure of $16.63 million. These results have introduced uncertainty regarding the company's near-term operational performance and future outlook.
Market data for WHF shows the stock trading near its 52-week low of $6.07. Over the past year, the share price has declined by 18.6% from its 52-week high of $9.66. Current trading data indicates a closing price of $6.36, with a market capitalization of $137.88 million. According to InvestingPro, the stock is currently trading in oversold territory. The company continues to offer a dividend yield of 16.43% to shareholders. Data from InvestingPro further notes that WhiteHorse Finance has maintained its dividend payments for 15 consecutive years.