Hercules Capital Inc (HTGC)

Hercules Capital, Inc. is a closed-end investment fund and business development company listed on the NYSE under the ticker HTGC. The firm focuses on private equity, venture debt, and growth capital financing for venture capital-backed companies, with an emphasis on privately held businesses across the mid-venture to expansion stages, as well as selected public companies and special situation borrowers. Its financing activities include structured debt with warrants, senior debt, equipment loans, convertible and subordinated loans, mezzanine financing, and asset-based lending solutions. Hercules Capital primarily targets companies in technology, SaaS, energy technology, sustainable and renewable technology, and life sciences, and it also invests in selected educational services and other growth-oriented sectors. The company generally invests in U.S.-based businesses and maintains offices in San Mateo, California, along with additional locations in North America and Europe.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-HTGC
$19.03
16.3% Upside
Fair
Good
1.6
11.7%
July 30, 2026
2.961 B
92.9%
84.8%
Valuation • Fair Value

Hercules Capital Inc (NYSE-HTGC) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Hercules Capital Inc (NYSE-HTGC) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Fair Value Confidence

Low

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

NM

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

DDM Fair Value

NM

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

NM

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$19.03

Analysts imply upside of 16.3%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Hercules Capital Inc (NYSE-HTGC) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Hercules Capital Inc (NYSE-HTGC)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

554.5 M

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

EBITDA

464.6 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Hercules Capital Inc (NYSE-HTGC) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Hercules Capital Inc (NYSE-HTGC)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Beneish M-Score

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Altman Z-Score

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

FCF / Net Income

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Hercules Capital Inc (NYSE-HTGC). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Hercules Capital Inc (NYSE-HTGC)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

July 30, 2026

Days to Earnings

9

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

11.7%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

1.6

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

84.8%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Hercules Capital Inc (NYSE-HTGC), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Hercules Capital Inc (NYSE-HTGC) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Hercules Capital Inc (NYSE-HTGC) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Buy

The 15-minute technical read for Hercules Capital Inc (NYSE-HTGC) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Buy

The 1-hour technical read for Hercules Capital Inc (NYSE-HTGC) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Buy

The daily technical read for Hercules Capital Inc (NYSE-HTGC) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Buy

The weekly technical read for Hercules Capital Inc (NYSE-HTGC) is currently Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Sell

The monthly technical read for Hercules Capital Inc (NYSE-HTGC) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Hercules Capital Inc (NYSE-HTGC)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Strong Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Hercules Capital Inc (NYSE-HTGC) has a Strong Buy consensus, with 5 buy, 2 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 5
Hold 2
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Hercules Capital Inc (NYSE-HTGC) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Hercules Capital Inc (NYSE-HTGC) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
Not available
Data is currently unavailable
Valuation Rating
Not available
Classification is not available
Analyst Target
$19.03
Implied upside 16.3%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

A fair value estimate for Hercules Capital Inc (NYSE-HTGC) is not currently available in the latest data file.

A clear undervalued or overvalued classification is not currently available in the latest data file.

The available analyst price target for Hercules Capital Inc (NYSE-HTGC) is $19.03. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 16.3%.

The current financial health read for Hercules Capital Inc (NYSE-HTGC) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Hercules Capital Inc (NYSE-HTGC) is July 30, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 11.7%, upcoming dividend amount is 1.6.

The current market capitalization listed for Hercules Capital Inc is 2.961 B.

The ticker symbol for Hercules Capital Inc is NYSE-HTGC, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Hercules Capital Inc (NYSE-HTGC) is listed on NYSE.

The free float listed for Hercules Capital Inc is 92.9%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.