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Hercules Capital (HTGC)
NYSE:HTGC
HTGC Stock Chart & Stats
$18.54
-$0.07(-0.35%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$18.54
-$0.07(-0.35%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$15.65 - $22.04
Previous CloseN/A
Volume262.84K
Average Volume (3M)1.24M
Market Cap
$3.41B
Enterprise Value$5.79B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$29.27M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$16.59M
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.9
Beta0.72
Next Earnings
Feb 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.49Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield9.93%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.49
Shares Outstanding181,718,080
10 Day Avg. Volume1,185,453
30 Day Avg. Volume1,242,909
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.41
Price to Book (P/B)1.63
Price to Sales (P/S)7.78
P/FCF Ratio-27.24
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.70
Enterprise Value/Revenue11.78
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit14.31
Enterprise Value/Ebitda18.64
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$20.04Price Target Upside8.07% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)1.93
Revenue Forecast (FY)$536.45M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
EarningsHTGC offers a durable NOI profile with its earnings multiple now more in line with upper quartile peers.
Market ExpansionLivmarli's approval in Japan positions it for double-digit royalties on net sales, which is seen as a positive financial upside.
Product ApprovalLivmarli becomes the first approved drug for cholestatic pruritus in patients with ALGS and PFIC, marking a significant step in its global expansion.
Bears Say
Asset ValuationAnnex Cloud was written down by 63ppt QoQ and moved to non-accrual.
Financial PerformanceHTGC has been far from immune to the private markets morass with just 69% TTM NOI conversion.
Hercules Capital News
HTGC FAQ
What was Hercules Capital’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hercules Capital lowest stock price was $15.65 and its highest was $22.04 in the past 12 months.
What is Hercules Capital’s market cap?
Hercules Capital’s market cap is $3.41B.
When is Hercules Capital’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hercules Capital’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 12, 2026 which is in 55 days.
How were Hercules Capital’s earnings last quarter?
Hercules Capital released its earnings results on Oct 30, 2025. The company reported $0.49 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.48 by $0.01.
Is Hercules Capital overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hercules Capital’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Hercules Capital pay dividends?
Hercules Capital pays a Notavailable dividend of $0.47 which represents an annual dividend yield of 9.93%. See more information on Hercules Capital dividends here
What is Hercules Capital’s EPS estimate?
Hercules Capital’s EPS estimate is 0.49.
How many shares outstanding does Hercules Capital have?
Hercules Capital has 181,718,080 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hercules Capital’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hercules Capital reported an EPS of $0.49 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.48. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.868%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hercules Capital?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HTGC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Hercules Capital Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$20.04 (8.07% Upside)
$20.04 (8.07% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HTGC Sentiment 88%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $106.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.7%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
8.05%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
15.21%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
20.62%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Hercules Capital
Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC) is a publicly traded business development company (BDC) that specializes in providing debt and equity financing to growth-stage companies in the technology, life sciences, and sustainable and renewable energy sectors. Founded in 2003, HTGC focuses on offering customized financial solutions, including loans and equity investments, to help innovative companies accelerate their growth and achieve their strategic objectives.
HTGC Company Deck
HTGC Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted Hercules Capital's strong performance with record fundings, solid investment income, and robust liquidity, indicating a well-managed growth trajectory. However, there were concerns about market frothiness and a slight increase in nonaccrual loans, offset by stable credit quality and strategic discipline.View all HTGC earnings summariesHTGC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$20.04
▲(8.07% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.74% Insiders
0.27% Mutual Funds
7.34% Other Institutional Investors
86.21% Public Companies and Individual Investors