HTGC

$14.57+0.51 (+3.66%)

Market OpenAs of Mar 17, 6:53 PM UTC

Hercules Capital, Inc.

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Whystock Valuation Model

Calculated using a trailing P/E relative model adjusted by sector ROE and historical growth.
Current Price$14.57
Potential Upside
169.5%
Whystock Fair Value$39.28
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Fundamentals

SectorFinancial Services
IndustryAsset Management

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 expansio...

Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$2.68B
P/E Ratio
Value territory. Trading at a high yield relative to earnings.
7.88
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.82
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
1337.00%
ROIC
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
16.16%
Quick Ratio
Tight liquidity. Monitor cash flow carefully against debt.
0.19

Recent News

Insider Monkey
Mar 16, 2026

UBS Cuts Hercules Capital (HTGC) Target as BDC Outlook Remains Mixed

Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE:HTGC) is included among the 13 Extreme Dividend Stocks with Huge Upside Potential. On March 13, UBS lowered its price recommendation on Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE:HTGC) to $15 from $19.50. The firm maintained a Neutral rating on the shares. During the Q4 2025 earnings call, CEO Scott Bluestein said the company delivered […]

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
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Mar 13, 2026

CION Investment Stock Plunges on Q4 Earnings Miss, Expenses Decline Y/Y

CION stock dips 9.9% as Q4 net investment income misses estimates, along with a decline in total investment income. Yet, lower operating costs offered some support.

BEARISH
Negative press. News cycle fixated on risk factors or misses.
Zacks
Mar 10, 2026

Is Hercules Capital (HTGC) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?

Based on the average brokerage recommendation (ABR), Hercules Capital (HTGC) should be added to one's portfolio. Wall Street analysts' overly optimistic recommendations cast doubt on the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric. So, is the stock worth buying?

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Motley Fool
Mar 10, 2026

1 Sizzling 12.7% Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist Right Now

Hercules Capital is a leading business development company funding software and life sciences businesses.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Simply Wall St.
Mar 10, 2026

Hercules Capital Faces Rising Short Interest As Valuation Discount Widens

Short interest in Hercules Capital, NYSE:HTGC, has risen, pointing to increased bearish positioning in the stock. High profile commentator Jim Cramer has publicly criticized Hercules Capital and the broader business development company sector. The combination of higher short interest and critical commentary is drawing attention to risk perceptions and transparency questions around NYSE:HTGC. Hercules Capital shares recently closed at $14.67, with the stock showing a 10.8% decline over the...

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.