Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC)
NYSE: HTGC · Real-Time Price · USD
16.41
-0.12 (-0.73%)
At close: Nov 3, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
16.57
+0.16 (0.98%)
After-hours: Nov 3, 2026, 6:02 PM EST
Hercules Capital Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 9 analysts polled by S&P Global, Hercules Capital stock has a consensus rating of "Strong Buy" and an average price target of $19.5. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 18.83% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $17 (+3.60%) and the highest is $25 (+52.35%).
Price Target: $19.5 (+18.83%)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Price Target
ChartAnalyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Hercules Capital stock is "Strong Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to perform very well in the near future and significantly outperform the market.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 | Sep '26 | Oct '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Buy | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Hold | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piper Sandler | Piper Sandler | Hold Maintains $17 | Hold | Maintains | $17 | +3.60% | Oct 30, 2026 |
| KBW | KBW | Buy Maintains $18 | Buy | Maintains | $18 | +9.69% | Oct 30, 2026 |
| UBS | UBS | Buy Reiterates $19 | Buy | Reiterates | $19 | +12.74% | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Maintains $17 | Buy | Maintains | $17 | +3.60% | Oct 30, 2026 |
| BTIG | BTIG | Buy Upgrades $19 | Buy | Upgrades | $19 | +12.74% | Sep 1, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
581.02M
from 532.49M
Increased by 9.11%
Revenue Next Year
632.38M
from 581.02M
Increased by 8.84%
EPS This Year
1.92
from 1.91
Increased by 0.58%
EPS Next Year
1.95
from 1.92
Increased by 1.26%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.