Hercules Capital (HTGC) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Hercules Capital (NYSE:HTGC) is expected to post its Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, July 30th. Analysts expect Hercules Capital to post earnings of $0.50 per share and revenue of $147.1480 million for the quarter. Interested persons may visit the the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning report page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

Hercules Capital (NYSE:HTGC) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The financial services provider reported $0.48 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.47 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $134.94 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $141.39 million. Hercules Capital had a return on equity of 16.05% and a net margin of 59.85%.Hercules Capital’s quarterly revenue was up 18.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.45 EPS. On average, analysts expect Hercules Capital to post $2 EPS for the current fiscal year and $2 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Hercules Capital Stock Performance

Shares of Hercules Capital stock opened at $16.24 on Wednesday. Hercules Capital has a 1 year low of $13.70 and a 1 year high of $19.67. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $15.67 and its 200 day moving average is $15.87. The stock has a market cap of $3.04 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.17 and a beta of 0.79. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.14, a current ratio of 1.89 and a quick ratio of 1.89.

Hercules Capital Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, August 18th. Investors of record on Tuesday, August 11th will be given a dividend of $0.40 per share. This represents a $1.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 9.9%. This is a positive change from Hercules Capital’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.07. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, August 11th. Hercules Capital’s payout ratio is currently 90.40%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hercules Capital

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC bought a new stake in Hercules Capital during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. increased its holdings in Hercules Capital by 113.1% during the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 1,884 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $35,000 after buying an additional 1,000 shares during the last quarter. Summit Securities Group LLC raised its position in Hercules Capital by 233.3% in the fourth quarter. Summit Securities Group LLC now owns 2,000 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $38,000 after acquiring an additional 1,400 shares during the period. WFA of San Diego LLC bought a new position in Hercules Capital in the second quarter worth approximately $55,000. Finally, Advocate Investing Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of Hercules Capital during the 4th quarter worth $80,000. Institutional investors own 19.69% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods dropped their target price on shares of Hercules Capital from $19.00 to $18.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, April 16th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Hercules Capital in a research note on Wednesday, June 17th. UBS Group increased their price target on Hercules Capital from $15.00 to $15.50 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, May 18th. Citizens Jmp dropped their price target on Hercules Capital from $24.00 to $22.00 and set a “market outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. Finally, Piper Sandler lifted their price objective on Hercules Capital from $16.50 to $17.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have issued a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $18.21.

Hercules Capital Company Profile

Hercules Capital, Inc is a specialty finance company organized as a business development company (BDC) that provides tailored debt financing solutions to high?growth companies. Through its external management structure, Hercules Capital extends senior secured loans, subordinated debt and growth capital designed to support research and development, expansion initiatives and working capital needs. The firm primarily partners with venture capital and private equity sponsors to finance innovative enterprises across various developmental stages.

The company’s investment portfolio is concentrated in technology, life sciences and sustainable and renewable technology sectors, reflecting its focus on industries with strong growth prospects and recurring capital requirements.