Hercules Capital Inc
$ 15.07
-0.13%
24 Feb - close price
- Market Cap 2,771,964,000 USD
- Current Price $ 15.07
- High / Low $ 15.30 / 14.96
- Stock P/E 8.16
- Book Value 12.28
- EPS 1.85
- Next Earning Report -
- Dividend Per Share $1.60
- Dividend Yield 10.4 %
- Next Dividend Date 2026-03-04
- ROA 0.07 %
- ROE 0.16 %
- 52 Week High 19.79
- 52 Week Low 14.65
About
Hercules Capital Inc. (HTGC) is a premier publicly traded business development company that specializes in offering customized debt and equity financing solutions to venture growth-stage companies across technology, life sciences, and other high-growth sectors. Utilizing its extensive industry experience, Hercules Capital strategically invests in innovative businesses, aiming to foster their rapid growth while maintaining a diversified investment portfolio that emphasizes strong credit quality and attractive risk-adjusted returns. By providing essential capital solutions, Hercules not only supports the operational scalability of entrepreneurial ventures but also seeks to deliver sustained value for its investors.
Analyst Target Price
$20.31
Quarterly Earnings
| Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-02-12 | 2025-10-29 | 2025-07-31 | 2025-05-01 | 2025-02-13 | 2024-10-30 | 2024-08-01 | 2024-05-02 | 2024-02-15 | 2023-11-02 | 2023-08-03 | 2023-05-04 |
| Reported EPS | 0.48 | 0.49 | 0.5 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.5 | 0.56 | 0.52 | 0.53 | 0.48 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.4908 | 0.48 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.5 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.46 |
| Surprise | -0.0108 | 0.01 | 0.03 | -0.02 | -0.01 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.06 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| Surprise Percentage | -2.2005% | 2.0833% | 6.383% | -4.2553% | -2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 12% | 6.1224% | 8.1633% | 4.3478% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
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Previous Dividend Records
| Mar 2026 | Nov 2025 | Aug 2025 | May 2025 | Mar 2025 | Nov 2024 | Aug 2024 | May 2024 | Mar 2024 | Nov 2023 | |
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| Payment Date | 2026-03-04 | 2025-11-19 | 2025-08-19 | 2025-05-20 | 2025-03-05 | 2024-11-20 | 2024-08-20 | 2024-05-21 | 2024-03-06 | 2023-11-22 |
| Amount | $0.47 | $0.47 | $0.47 | $0.47 | $0.47 | $0.48 | $0.48 | $0.48 | $0.48 | $0.48 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | $1.60 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.4% |
| Next Dividend Date | 2026-03-04 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2026-02-25 |
Recent News: HTGC
2026-02-20 06:28:29
Hercules Capital director Nikos Theodosopoulos recently purchased 6,165 shares of HTGC common stock for $98,208, signaling confidence in the company. This comes amid recent financial results, including an increased estimated net asset value per share, and strategic moves like amending a loan agreement with Savara Inc. However, Piper Sandler downgraded Hercules Capital's stock to Neutral due to concerns about its exposure to the software sector and potential AI disruption.
2026-02-19 18:56:52
Hercules Capital Director Thomas J. Fallon recently purchased 20,000 shares of HTGC common stock for $317,600, with shares bought at an average price of $15.88. This insider buy occurs as the stock trades near its 52-week low. The company has a history of 22 consecutive years of dividend payments, and recent developments include a slight increase in net asset value per share and a downgrade by Piper Sandler due to exposure to the software sector.
2026-02-19 16:56:52
Hercules Capital Director Nikos Theodosopoulos recently purchased 6,165 shares of HTGC stock for over $98,000, significantly increasing his stake in the company. This insider buying occurred as the company reported Q4 earnings that met EPS expectations but missed revenue estimates, leading to a slight dip in stock price. Hercules Capital also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.07, representing an annualized yield of 1.8%.
2026-02-15 21:58:08
Hercules Capital (HTGC) achieved record financial results in 2025, with revenues reaching US$532.49 million and net income US$339.74 million. Following this performance and a successful US$300 million notes offering, the company announced a new US$0.28 per-share supplemental distribution program, in addition to its US$0.40 base quarterly payout, indicating strong confidence in returning cash to shareholders and continued growth in venture lending. The article discusses how these developments reinforce its investment narrative focused on growth in technology and life sciences.
2026-02-15 02:27:57
Hercules Capital (HTGC) has garnered attention for its record fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, demonstrating strong originations, revenue, and net income, coupled with a new supplemental cash distribution. Despite recent weak share price performance, the company's valuation suggests it may be undervalued, with an intrinsic fair value around $21.22 against a current trading price of $15.58. This valuation relies on sustained growth in the technology and life sciences sectors, which are key drivers for Hercules Capital's loan originations.
2026-02-14 18:27:39
Hercules Capital (HTGC) recently announced record fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, including robust originations, higher revenue, net income, and a new supplemental cash distribution. Despite these strong results, the company's short-term share price performance has been weak, even though its 5-year total shareholder return is positive. Simply Wall St's analysis suggests HTGC is undervalued, with a fair value of $21.22 against a current trading price of $15.58, driven by sustained growth in technology and life sciences sectors.
