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Hercules Technology Growth Capital (HTGC)
:HTGC
HTGC Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$16.95 - $22.04
Previous CloseN/A
Volume262.84K
Average Volume (3M)904.13K
Market Cap
$3.76B
Enterprise Value$4.89B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)N/A
Total Debt (Recent Filing)N/A
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.5
Beta0.88
Next Earnings
May 01, 2025EPS Estimate
0.47Next Dividend Ex-Date
Feb 26, 2025Dividend Yield7.37%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.61
Shares Outstanding173,154,660
10 Day Avg. Volume1,029,656
30 Day Avg. Volume904,135
Standard Deviation0.11
R-Squared0.45
Alpha0.00561
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)7.75
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)-32.10
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.30
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.51
Enterprise Value/Ebitda16.73
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$21.50Price Target Upside-2.27% Downside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
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Hercules Capital News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Hercules Capital’s Earnings Call Highlights Record Growth
PremiumCompany Announcements
Hercules Capital Reports Record-Breaking 2024 Financial Results
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
EarningsHercules delivers another strong quarter with record investment income and healthy net investment income return on equity.
Financial PerformanceHTGC has returned 15%+ annually (including dividends), outperforming a number of financial indices, as well as several other broader market indices.
Growth PotentialRobust backlog of transactions and expectations of accelerated originations suggest strong future growth potential.
Bears Say
ATM UsageHTGC has been an outlier in the industry with restraint on ATM usage for the second straight quarter.
Net Investment IncomeDespite the $0.02 sequential decline in NII per share, base dividend coverage remained elevated at 123%, and undistributed earnings spillover ended the year at $0.96 per share, providing significant cushion and flexibility on future dividends.
Origination ActivityNew origination was lighter this quarter, with the Hercules team nearly doubled up by venture-rival Trinity Capital.
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Ownership Overview
1.87% Insiders
0.29% Mutual Funds
9.07% Other Institutional Investors
85.55% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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HTGC FAQ
What was Hercules Technology Growth Capital’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hercules Technology Growth Capital lowest stock price was $16.95 and its highest was $22.04 in the past 12 months.
What is Hercules Technology Growth Capital’s market cap?
Hercules Technology Growth Capital’s market cap is $3.76B.
When is Hercules Technology Growth Capital’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hercules Technology Growth Capital’s upcoming earnings report date is May 01, 2025 which is in 70 days.
How were Hercules Technology Growth Capital’s earnings last quarter?
Hercules Technology Growth Capital released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2025. The company reported $0.49 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.503 by -$0.013.
Is Hercules Technology Growth Capital overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hercules Technology Growth Capital’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Hercules Technology Growth Capital pay dividends?
Hercules Technology Growth Capital pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.92 which represents an annual dividend yield of 7.37%. See more information on Hercules Technology Growth Capital dividends here
What is Hercules Technology Growth Capital’s EPS estimate?
Hercules Technology Growth Capital’s EPS estimate is 0.47.
How many shares outstanding does Hercules Technology Growth Capital have?
Hercules Technology Growth Capital has 173,154,660 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hercules Technology Growth Capital’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hercules Technology Growth Capital reported an EPS of $0.49 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.503. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.045%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hercules Technology Growth Capital?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HTGC
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Hercules Capital Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$21.50 (-2.27% Downside)
$21.50 (-2.27% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HTGC Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.8%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
30.85%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.71%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.14%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Hercules Technology Growth Capital
Hercules Capital, Inc. is a specialty finance company, which focuses on providing senior secured loans to high-growth, innovative venture capital-backed companies in a variety of technology, life sciences, and sustainable and renewable technology industries. The company was founded by Manuel A. Henriquez in December 2003 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.
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HTGC Company Deck
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HTGC Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call for Hercules Capital, Inc. reflected strong financial performance and growth, highlighted by record investment income and solid liquidity. However, concerns such as realized losses and a decline in core yield suggest challenges in maintaining yield levels. The overall sentiment is positive, with significant achievements outweighing the noted challenges.Read More>---
HTGC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$21.50
▼(-2.27% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering HTGC
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
17/17 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+31.68%
reiterated a buy rating 7 days ago
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