Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC)

NYSE: HTGC · Real-Time Price · USD
17.14
+0.45 (2.70%)
Aug 6, 2026, 3:02 PM EDT - Market open
Market Cap3.16B -9.1%
Revenue (ttm)566.17M +12.3%
Net Income380.33M +47.7%
EPS2.01 +32.9%
Shares Out 184.59M
PE Ratio8.51
Forward PE8.86
Dividend$1.88 (10.97%)
Ex-Dividend DateAug 11, 2026
Volume1,059,196
Open16.79
Previous Close16.69
Day's Range16.79 - 17.18
52-Week Range13.70 - 19.67
Beta0.74
AnalystsBuy
Price Target19.17 (+11.84%)
Earnings DateJul 30, 2026

About HTGC

Hercules Capital, Inc. is a business development company. The firm specializing in providing private equity, venture debt, and growth capital to privately held venture capital-backed companies at all stages of development from mid venture to expansion stage including select publicly listed companies and select special opportunity companies that require additional capital to fund acquisitions, recapitalizations and refinancing and established-stage companies. The firm provides growth capital financing solutions for capital extension; management ... [Read more]

Sector Financials
IPO Date Jun 9, 2005
Employees 100
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol HTGC
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Hercules Capital's revenue was $532.49 million, an increase of 7.88% compared to the previous year's $493.59 million. Earnings were $337.03 million, an increase of 29.56%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 9 analysts, the average rating for HTGC stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $19.17, which is an increase of 11.84% from the latest price.

Price Target
$19.17
(11.84% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Hercules Capital price target lowered to $20 from $21 at Ladenburg

Ladenburg analyst Christopher Nolan lowered the firm’s price target on Hercules Capital (HTGC) to $20 from $21 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.

6 days ago - TheFly

Hercules Capital Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026

Record Q2 results included all-time highs in investment income and net investment income, with robust originations and strong portfolio credit quality. Liquidity and leverage improved, and the outlook remains positive with expectations for continued strong originations and normalized prepayments.

6 days ago - Transcripts

Hercules Capital Slides: Q2 2026

Hercules Capital has posted slides in relation to its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on July 30, 2026.

6 days ago - Filings

Hercules Capital Earnings release: Q2 2026

Hercules Capital released its Q2 2026 earnings on July 30, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

6 days ago - Filings

Hercules Capital Quarterly report: Q2 2026

Hercules Capital has published its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report on July 30, 2026.

6 days ago - Filings

Hercules Capital reports Q2 NII 50c, consensus 48c

16:24 EDT Hercules Capital (HTGC) reports Q2 NII 50c, consensus 48c

6 days ago - TheFly

Hercules Capital Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) (“Hercules,” “Hercules Capital,” or the “Company”), the largest and leading specialty financing provider to innovative venture, ...

6 days ago - Business Wire

Hercules Capital Declares a Total Cash Distribution of $0.47 per Share for the Second Quarter 2026

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) (“Hercules,” “Hercules Capital,” or the “Company”), the largest and leading specialty financing provider to innovative venture, ...

9 days ago - Business Wire

Hercules Capital Closes Institutional Notes Offering of $325.0 Million 6.300% Unsecured Notes due 2031

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) (“Hercules,” “Hercules Capital,” or the “Company”), today announced that it has closed an underwritten public offering of $325.0...

12 days ago - Business Wire

Hercules Capital Prices Institutional Notes Offering of $325.0 Million 6.300% Notes due 2031

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) (“Hercules,” “Hercules Capital,” or the “Company”), today announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of $325.0...

15 days ago - Business Wire

Hercules Capital Announces Date for Release of Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Conference Call

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) (“Hercules,” “Hercules Capital,” or the “Company”), the largest and leading specialty financing provider to innovative venture, ...

21 days ago - Business Wire

4DMT Secures Strategic Credit Facility for up to $200 Million from Hercules Capital

EMERYVILLE, Calif., June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 4D Molecular Therapeutics (Nasdaq: FDMT, 4DMT or the Company), a leading late-stage biotechnology company advancing durable and disease-targeted t...

Other symbols: FDMT
5 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Hercules Capital Transcript: AGM 2026

The meeting covered strong 2025 and Q1 2026 financial results, record new commitments, and a new supplemental dividend. All six shareholder proposals passed, including director election and plan amendments. The company highlighted its diversified portfolio and conservative balance sheet.

7 weeks ago - Transcripts

Dyne Therapeutics Announces Expanded Debt Facility of Up To $400 Million with Hercules Capital, Inc.

- Up to $125 million in additional borrowing capacity provides further strategic flexibility - - $50 million of additional capacity funded at amendment closing - WALTHAM, Mass., June 17, 2026 (GLOBE N...

Other symbols: DYN
7 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Beren Therapeutics secures $300M financing

Beren Therapeutics has secured $300M in combined financing. The financing includes a $135M equity financing alongside up to $165M in a strategic financing facility with Hercules Capital (HTGC) across ...

2 months ago - TheFly

Beren Therapeutics Secures $300M Financing to Support the Potential Commercial Launch of Adrabetadex and Long-Term Care Initiatives for Infantile-Onset Niemann-Pick Disease, Type C

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Beren Therapeutics P.B.C., the parent company of Mandos LLC and a leader in cholesterol trafficking biology and cyclodextrin-based therapeutics, today announced...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Perk secures $300M credit facility

Perk announced the close of a $300M private credit facility led by Neuberger Speciality Finance, alongside Blue Owl Capital Inc. (OWL), Hercules Capital Inc. (HTGC) and Liquidity. The facility upsizes...

Other symbols: OWL
2 months ago - TheFly

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2 months ago - Barrons

Hercules Capital price target raised to $15.50 from $15 at UBS

UBS raised the firm’s price target on Hercules Capital (HTGC) to $15.50 from $15 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.

2 months ago - TheFly

HTGC Lawsuit Alleges CEO Allegedly Certified Misleading Statements - Hercules Capital Investors Face Losses Following CEO Allegedly Certified Misleading Statements: SueWallSt

Important Information Regarding Section 20(a) Individual Liability Claims Against Hercules Capital Officers NEW YORK, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SueWallSt alerts investors in Hercules Capital, Inc. (...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

Hercules Capital Announces Date of 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) (“Hercules,” “Hercules Capital,” or the “Company”), will conduct its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders by virtual meeting on T...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Hercules Capital price target raised to $17 from $16.50 at Piper Sandler

Piper Sandler raised the firm’s price target on Hercules Capital (HTGC) to $17 from $16.50 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm notes results were solid and…

3 months ago - TheFly

Hercules Capital price target lowered to $21 from $22 at Ladenburg

Ladenburg lowered the firm’s price target on Hercules Capital (HTGC) to $21 from $22 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares following the Q1 report.

3 months ago - TheFly

Hercules Capital Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Record Q1 originations and investment income were achieved amid market volatility, with strong credit quality, robust liquidity, and a balanced portfolio across life sciences and technology. Elevated prepayments from M&A are expected in Q2, supporting continued capital redeployment.

3 months ago - Transcripts

Hercules Capital Slides: Q1 2026

Hercules Capital has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 5, 2026.

3 months ago - Filings