Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC)

NYSE: HTGC · Real-Time Price · USD
15.53
-0.18 (-1.15%)
At close: May 27, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
15.53
0.00 (0.00%)
Pre-market: May 28, 2026, 7:45 AM EDT
Market Cap2.86B -8.4%
Revenue (ttm)554.52M +12.8%
Net Income329.11M +49.3%
EPS1.78 +33.8%
Shares Out 184.37M
PE Ratio8.73
Forward PE7.96
Dividend$1.88 (12.11%)
Ex-Dividend DateMay 14, 2026
Volume1,598,254
Open15.62
Previous Close15.71
Day's Range15.51 - 15.80
52-Week Range13.70 - 19.67
Beta0.77
AnalystsBuy
Price Target19.36 (+24.66%)
Earnings DateMay 5, 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 $19.36, which is an increase of 24.66% from the latest price.

Price Target
$19.36
(24.66% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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7 days 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.

9 days ago - TheFly

Hercules Capital Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Hercules Capital NYSE: HTGC reported record first-quarter 2026 originations and total investment income while emphasizing stable credit quality and strong liquidity amid heightened market volatility.

17 days ago - MarketBeat

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. (...

20 days 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...

21 days 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…

21 days 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.

21 days 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.

22 days 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.

22 days ago - Filings

Hercules Capital Earnings release: Q1 2026

Hercules Capital released its Q1 2026 earnings on May 5, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

22 days ago - Filings

Hercules Capital Quarterly report: Q1 2026

Hercules Capital has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on May 5, 2026.

22 days ago - Filings

Hercules Capital Reports First 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, ...

22 days ago - Business Wire

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Announces $100 Million Loan Facility with Hercules Capital

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: LXRX) announced today that it has entered into a loan facility with Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) th...

Other symbols: LXRX
23 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Senseonics Enters Into Amended Loan Agreement with Hercules to Increase Borrowing Capacity to $140 Million

GERMANTOWN, Md., May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Senseonics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SENS) a medical technology company focused on the design, development and commercialization of glucose monitoring p...

Other symbols: SENS
24 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Hercules Capital Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Hercules Capital filed a proxy statement on May 4, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

24 days ago - Filings

Hercules Capital appoints new CFO and President

Hercules Capital (HTGC) announced changes in its executive leadership team to accelerate its next phase of growth and operational scaling. Effective May 18, Seth Meyer, who has served as CFO…

24 days ago - TheFly

Hercules Capital Enters Next Phase of Growth with Expanded Leadership Team

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, ...

24 days ago - Business Wire

HTGC Lawsuit Alleges Executives Allegedly Misled Shareholders - Hercules Capital Investors Face Losses Following Executives Allegedly Misled Shareholders: SueWallSt

Notice to Pension Funds, Asset Managers, and Fiduciaries Holding HTGC During the Class Period NEW YORK, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Institutional investors holding positions in Hercules Capital, In...

27 days ago - PRNewsWire

Hercules Capital Declares a Total Cash Distribution of $0.47 per Share for the First 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,...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

HTGC Lawsuit Alleges Company Allegedly Copied Deal Sourcing Process - Hercules Capital Investors Face Losses Following Company Allegedly Copied Deal Sourcing Process: SueWallSt

Alert: Claims Focus on Alleged Deficiencies in Deal Origination and Portfolio Valuation Operations NEW YORK, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SueWallSt reminds purchasers of Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Hercules Capital Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Hercules Capital filed a proxy statement on April 23, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

5 weeks ago - Filings

Hercules Capital Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Hercules Capital filed a proxy statement on April 23, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

5 weeks ago - Filings

Hercules Capital price target lowered to $22 from $24 at Citizens

Citizens analyst Devin Ryan lowered the firm’s price target on Hercules Capital (HTGC) to $22 from $24 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. Q1 marks a pivotal quarter…

5 weeks ago - TheFly

Hercules Capital Announces Date for Release of First 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, ...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

HTGC Lawsuit Alleges Hercules Allegedly Misclassified Software Debt Exposure - Hercules Capital Investors Face Losses Following Hercules Allegedly Misclassified Software Debt Exposure: SueWallSt

Time-Sensitive: Allegations Focus on Hidden Software Debt Concentration and Distressed Valuations NEW YORK, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- "Investors deserve transparency about material risks that cou...

5 weeks ago - PRNewsWire