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Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC)
15.545  0.045 (0.29%)    06-15 12:45
Open: 15.61
High: 15.76
Volume: 850,741
  
Pre. Close: 15.5
Low: 15.5101
Market Cap: 2,909(M)
Technical analysis
2026-06-15 12:16:24 PM
Short term     
Mid term     
Targets 6-month :  18.5 1-year :  21.6
Resists First :  15.84 Second :  18.5
Pivot price 15.47
Supports First :  15.36 Second :  15.06
MAs MA(5) :  15.51 MA(20) :  15.46
MA(100) :  15.15 MA(250) :  16.28
MACD MACD :  0 Signal :  0
%K %D K(14,3) :  62.8 D(3) :  58
RSI RSI(14): 54.1
52-week High :  17.98 Low :  13.29
Price, MAs and Bollinger Bands

Price has closed above its short-term moving average. Short-term moving average is currently above mid-term; and above long-term moving average. From the relationship between price and moving averages: This stock is BULLISH in short-term; and BULLISH in mid-long term.
[ HTGC ] has closed below upper band by 28.6%. Bollinger Bands are 62.9% narrower than normal. The narrow width of the bands suggests low volatility as compared to its normal range. The bands have been in this narrow range for 14 bars. This is a sign that the market may be about to initiate a new trend.

Stock Price Prediction
If tomorrow: Open lower Open higher
High: 15.68 - 15.76 15.76 - 15.83
Low: 15.29 - 15.38 15.38 - 15.44
Close: 15.37 - 15.51 15.51 - 15.62
Company Description

Hercules Capital, Inc. operates as a Business Development Company (BDC) with a core mission to provide growth capital, including venture debt and senior secured loans. It primarily targets privately held, venture capital-backed companies across their entire lifecycle, from early-stage startups to established-stage enterprises. Additionally, it offers financing to select publicly traded companies and lower middle market firms with specific capital needs, such as funding acquisitions, recapitalizations, or refinancing. Hercules Capital offers a diverse range of growth capital solutions. These include funding for capital extensions, management buyouts (MBOs) and corporate spin-outs, acquisitions (whether for entire companies, specific assets, or intellectual property), and facilitating domestic and international corporate expansion. They also provide vendor financing and support initiatives for revenue acceleration through sales and marketing development, and manufacturing expansion. Their loan structures encompass convertible, subordinated, and mezzanine financing. The firm also specializes in asset-based financing, often with a cash flow focus, covering areas like accounts receivable facilities, equipment loans or leases (for acquisition or existing assets), facilities build-out or expansion, and revolving lines of credit for working capital and inventory. Further specialized offerings include bridge financing (for IPOs, M&A, or technology acquisitions), dividend recapitalizations, and other investor liquidity solutions. They provide cash flow financing to mitigate share price volatility, fund competitor acquisitions, offer pre-IPO financing for balance sheet strength, and support public companies in expanding assets and production capacity. Strategic and intellectual property acquisition financing, along with various short-term bridge loans, are also part of their portfolio. A key focus is on customized financing solutions, particularly for emerging growth, mid-venture, and late-venture stage companies. Investment vehicles primarily consist of structured debt coupled with warrants, complemented by a smaller proportion of senior debt and direct equity investments. Prospective portfolio companies typically need to have been operational for at least six to twelve months before an investment is made. Hercules Capital prioritizes investments in high-growth sectors such as technology (spanning enterprise software, hardware, digital media, AI, etc.), energy technology (including renewables, clean tech, and smart grid solutions), and life sciences (encompassing biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, and therapeutics). Educational services also fall within its investment mandate. While primarily focused on U.S.-based companies, the firm specifically targets opportunities in key regions like the West Coast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Midwest, with a particular emphasis on software, biotech, and information services companies. Equity investments generally range from $10 million to $250 million per transaction. For companies in business services, communications, electronics, hardware, and healthcare services, investment amounts typically fall between $1 million and $40 million. While their portfolio largely consists of private companies, they also hold stakes in public entities. When making equity investments, Hercules Capital aims for a controlling interest, potentially exceeding 25% of a portfolio company's voting securities. A limited portion of their assets is allocated to equipment-based loans for early-stage prospective portfolio companies. These can be up to $3 million, or up to $15 million for specific energy technology venture investments. Certain debt investments are structured with the option to convert a portion into equity. Co-investments with other private equity firms are also common. Exit strategies for their investments include Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), private sales of equity to third parties, company mergers or acquisitions, or buyouts of their equity position by the portfolio company or its existing stockholders. Investment horizons vary by instrument: structured debt with warrants typically matures within two to seven years (averaging three years), senior debt generally has a horizon of under three years, equipment loans range from three to four years, and equity-related securities are held for three to seven years. Funding for these investments primarily originates from its balance sheet capital. Formerly known as Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc., the company was established in December 2003 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It maintains a significant presence with additional offices across the United States (including Connecticut, Boston, San Diego, Westport, Elmhurst, Santa Monica, McLean, New York, Radnor, and Washington D.C.) and an international office in London, United Kingdom.

Headline News

Sat, 13 Jun 2026
What's Behind the Sudden Surge in Bearish Bets on Hercules Capital - Kavout

Fri, 12 Jun 2026
HTGC Lawsuit Alleges Company Allegedly Copied Deal Sourcing Process - Hercules Capital Investors Face Losses Following Company Allegedly Copied Deal Sourcing Process-- Hagens Berman - Eastern Progress

Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Hercules Capital (NYSE: HTGC) CFO reports minor tax-related share withholding - Stock Titan

Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Hercules Capital: Attractive Valuation And Growth Potential (NYSE:HTGC) - Seeking Alpha

Fri, 05 Jun 2026
Hercules Capital (HTGC) Stock Moves -1.86%: What You Should Know - Yahoo Finance

Thu, 04 Jun 2026
Hercules Capital (HTGC) Down 7.4% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound? - Yahoo Finance

Financial Analysis
Price to Book Value:
P/BV, a ratio used to compare book value to its current market price, to gauge whether a stock is valued properly.
Underperform
Price to Earnings:
PE, the ratio for valuing a company that measures its current share price relative to its earnings per share (EPS).
Neutral
Discounted cash flow:
DCF, a valuation method used to estimate the value of an investment based on its expected future cash flows.
Underperform
Return on Assets:
ROA, indicates how profitable a company is in relation to its total assets, how efficiently uses assets to generate a profit.
Outperform
Return on Equity:
ROE, a measure of financial performance calculated by dividing net income by equity. a gauge of profitability and efficiency.
Outperform
Debt to Equity:
evaluate financial leverage, reflects the ability of equity to cover outstanding debts in the event of a business downturn.
Underperform
Stock Basics & Statistics
Exchange:
NYSE
Sector:
Financial Services
Industry:
Asset Management
Shares Out 187 (M)
Shares Float 171 (M)
Held by Insiders 1.9 (%)
Held by Institutions 34.2 (%)
Shares Short 11,160 (K)
Shares Short P.Month 12,330 (K)
Stock Financials
EPS 1.78
EPS Est Next Qtrly 0
EPS Est This Year 0
EPS Est Next Year 0
Book Value (p.s.) 12.06
Profit Margin 59.8 %
Operating Margin 84 %
Return on Assets (ttm) 6.5 %
Return on Equity (ttm) 15.6 %
Qtrly Rev. Growth 18.3 %
Gross Profit (p.s.) 2.96
Sales Per Share 2.96
EBITDA (p.s.) 2.48
Qtrly Earnings Growth -20.8 %
Operating Cash Flow -434 (M)
Levered Free Cash Flow 248 (M)
Stock Valuations
PE Ratio 8.71
PEG Ratio 0.5
Price to Book value 1.29
Price to Sales 5.26
Price to Cash Flow -6.73
Stock Dividends
Dividend 0.46
Forward Dividend 0
Dividend Yield 3%
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