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NYSE:HTGC

Hercules Capital - HTGC Stock Forecast, Price & News

$12.89
+0.02 (+0.16%)
(As of 03/28/2023 09:41 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$12.80
$12.89
50-Day Range
$11.56
$16.24
52-Week Range
$10.94
$19.09
Volume
41,323 shs
Average Volume
1.50 million shs
Market Capitalization
$1.76 billion
P/E Ratio
16.96
Dividend Yield
12.10%
Price Target
$14.93

Hercules Capital MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.33 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
16.0% Upside
$14.93 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
6.75% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
1.02mentions of Hercules Capital in the last 14 days
Based on 7 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
$47,800 Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
1.62%
From $1.85 to $1.88 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.05 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

633rd out of 884 stocks

Investment Offices, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry

1st out of 9 stocks


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About Hercules Capital (NYSE:HTGC) Stock

Hercules is the largest non-bank lender to venture capital-backed companies at all stages of development in a broadly diversified variety of technology, life sciences, and sustainable and renewable technology industries. With over a decade of experience in venture debt, Hercules is uniquely positioned to quickly create innovative financing solutions that perfectly fit within a company's existing capital structure and map to its business objectives. Recognized as the industry leader, Hercules understands the flexibility these types of companies need and has the experience to work closely with them, even through challenging times, to help them reach critical milestones. Hercules' deep sector expertise, geographic presence and its strong capital base have made Hercules the lender of choice for more than 480 innovative companies.

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HTGC Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/16/2023
Ex-Dividend for 3/9 Dividend
3/01/2023
Dividend Payable
3/09/2023
Today
3/27/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/04/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Investment offices, not elsewhere classified
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Finance
CUSIP
42709650
Employees
90
Year Founded
2003

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$14.93
High Stock Price Forecast
$18.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$10.50
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+16.0%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.33
Research Coverage
6 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$102.08 million
Pretax Margin
58.46%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$321.69 million
Cash Flow
$1.54 per share
Book Value
$10.77 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
134,569,000
Market Cap
$1.76 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.43

Key Executives

  • Scott Bluestein
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Christian Follmann
    Chief Operating Officer
  • Seth H. Meyer
    Chief Financial & Accounting Officer
  • Steve Kuo
    Senior Managing Director & Group Head-Technology
  • Kiersten Zaza Botelho
    Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer













HTGC Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Hercules Capital stock right now?

6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hercules Capital in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" HTGC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in HTGC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Hercules Capital's stock price forecast for 2023?

6 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Hercules Capital's shares. Their HTGC share price forecasts range from $10.50 to $18.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $14.93 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 16.0% from the stock's current price.
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How have HTGC shares performed in 2023?

Hercules Capital's stock was trading at $13.22 at the beginning of the year. Since then, HTGC stock has decreased by 2.6% and is now trading at $12.87.
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Are investors shorting Hercules Capital?

Hercules Capital saw a increase in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 9,210,000 shares, an increase of 52.0% from the February 28th total of 6,060,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,420,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 6.5 days.
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When is Hercules Capital's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 4th 2023.
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How were Hercules Capital's earnings last quarter?

Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE:HTGC) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February, 16th. The financial services provider reported $0.47 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.42 by $0.05. The financial services provider had revenue of $100.19 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $91.34 million. Hercules Capital had a net margin of 31.73% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.87%. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.35 EPS.

How often does Hercules Capital pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Hercules Capital?

Hercules Capital announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, February 14th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 2nd will be paid a dividend of $0.39 per share on Thursday, March 9th. This represents a $1.56 annualized dividend and a yield of 12.12%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, March 1st. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.36.
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Is Hercules Capital a good dividend stock?

Hercules Capital (NYSE:HTGC) pays an annual dividend of $1.56 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 12.52%. HTGC has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company has been increasing its dividend for 3 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 205.27%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on EPS estimates, HTGC will have a dividend payout ratio of 82.98% in the coming year. This indicates that the company may not be able to sustain their current dividend.
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What is Scott Bluestein's approval rating as Hercules Capital's CEO?

3 employees have rated Hercules Capital Chief Executive Officer Scott Bluestein on Glassdoor.com. Scott Bluestein has an approval rating of 71% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Hercules Capital own?
What is Hercules Capital's stock symbol?

Hercules Capital trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "HTGC."

Who are Hercules Capital's major shareholders?

Hercules Capital's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Sound Income Strategies LLC (1.88%), Van ECK Associates Corp (1.36%), T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. (1.06%), Morgan Stanley (0.87%), Millennium Management LLC (0.87%) and Advisors Capital Management LLC (0.75%). Insiders that own company stock include Carol L Foster, Christian Follmann, Gayle A Crowell, Scott Bluestein, Thomas J Fallon and Wade Loo.
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How do I buy shares of Hercules Capital?

Shares of HTGC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Hercules Capital's stock price today?

One share of HTGC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $12.87.

How much money does Hercules Capital make?

Hercules Capital (NYSE:HTGC) has a market capitalization of $1.76 billion and generates $321.69 million in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $102.08 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.76 on an earnings per share basis.

How can I contact Hercules Capital?

Hercules Capital's mailing address is 400 HAMILTON AVE SUITE 310, PALO ALTO CA, 94301. The official website for the company is www.htgc.com. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at (650) 289-3060, via email at mhara@htgc.com, or via fax at 650-473-9194.

This page (NYSE:HTGC) was last updated on 3/28/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff