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Hercules Capital, Inc.
$15.18-- (--)
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Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Hercules Capital, Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 8 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 8 unique analysts
(9 total ratings in last 90 days)
Medium Confidence:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$19.81
30.50% Upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest HTGC Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Douglas Harter
UBS
HoldMaintains
$15.00 $15.50
Christopher Nolan
Ladenburg Thalmann
BuyMaintains
$21.00
Crispin Love
Piper Sandler
HoldMaintains
$16.50 $17.00
Brian McKenna
Citizens
BuyMaintains
$24.00 $22.00
Devin Ryan
Citizens JMP
BuyMaintains
$24.00 $22.00
Paul Johnson
KBW
BuyReiterates
$19.00 $18.00
Paul Johnson
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
BuyMaintains
$19.00 $18.00
Crispin Love
Piper Sandler
HoldMaintains
$17.50 $16.50
Unknown Analyst
Jefferies
BuyMaintains
$25.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for HTGC?

The analyst consensus rating for HTGC is "Buy" based on 8 analyst recommendations.

What is the average price target for HTGC?

The average 12-month price target for HTGC is $19.81, representing an upside of 30.5% from the current price of $15.18.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.