Hercules Capital, Inc.
HTGCNYSEFinancialsAsset Management
As of Oct 16, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $3.32B
- P/E (TTM)
- 8.68
- Forward P/E
- 5.78
- Dividend yield
- 11.28%
- 52-week range
- $13.70$19.13
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 1.19M
Hercules Capital (HTGC) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $16.29 - $16.69 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $19.13 |
| 52-Week Low | $13.70 |
| Open | $16.67 |
| Volume (last close) | 877.80K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 1.19M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 506.15M |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 383.20M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 8.43M |
| EPS (TTM) | $1.95 |
| Profit Margin | 75.71% |
| Operating Margin | 85.51% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 16.85% |
| Debt to Equity | 1.32 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.88 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 11.28% |
| Payout Ratio | 96.35% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 3.32B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 199.58M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 8.68 |
| Forward P/E | 5.78 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 6.57 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 1.46 |
| EV/EBITDA | 15.77 |
| 50-Day MA | $17.10 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $16.29 |
| 1-Year Change | −3.53% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Hercules Capital at a Glance
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Hercules Capital (HTGC) has a market capitalization of $3.32B. The stock trades at 8.7× trailing earnings, 5.8× forward earnings and 6.6× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $383.20M on revenue of $506.15M (a 75.7% profit margin) and generated $8.43M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 21.4% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $48.18M in cash and securities against $3.01B of debt, a net debt position of $2.96B.
Hercules Capital pays a quarterly dividend totaling $1.88 per share a year, a 11.28% yield at the Oct 16, 2026 close, with a 96% payout ratio.
The share price is down 3.5% over the past year. At $16.37 (the Oct 16, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $13.70 to $19.13, above its 200-day moving average of $16.29.
Based on 6 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $17.80, 8.7% above the Oct 16, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hercules Capital
What is the current stock price for HTGC?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, HTGC stock trades at $16.37. The 52-week range is $13.70–$19.13, with a day range of $16.29–$16.69.
What is the P/E ratio for HTGC?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Hercules Capital's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 8.7, meaning investors pay $8.7 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 5.8, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Hercules Capital operates in the Financials sector.
Does HTGC pay dividends?
Yes, Hercules Capital pays a 11.28% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 16, 2026 close ($1.88 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 96.3%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 11, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for HTGC?
Based on ratings from 6 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for HTGC is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $17.80, a 8.7% upside from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $16.37.
What is the market cap of HTGC?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Hercules Capital's market capitalization is $3.27B, classifying it as a mid-cap company. Hercules Capital operates in the Financials sector within the Asset Management industry.