Hercules Capital's balance sheet has expanded from $3.7B in 2Q24 to $5.0B in 3Q26, with equity growing to $2.3B, which suggests portfolio growth has been largely equity-supported.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 29, 2026 | $0.47-1.0% vs $0.47 | $140M-2.8% vs $144M |
Q3 2026 Jul 30, 2026 | $0.50+3.1% vs $0.48 | $149M+1.6% vs $147M |
Q2 2026 May 5, 2026 | $0.48+2.1% vs $0.47 | $142M+0.1% vs $141M |
Q1 2026 Feb 12, 2026 | $0.48+0.0% vs $0.48 | $137M-2.9% vs $142M |
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SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) (“Hercules,” “Hercules Capital,” or the “Company”), the largest and leading specialty financing provider to innovative venture, growth and established stage companies backed by some of the leading and top-tier venture capital and select private equity firms, is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has declared a third quarter 2026 total cash distribution of $0.47 per share. The following shows the key dates of th.
Hercules Capital, Inc. outperforms Ares Capital Corporation with superior total returns, higher yield, and better credit metrics despite trading at a premium to NAV. HTGC's asset coverage ratio cushion (41%) and non-accruals (0.3%) are notably stronger than ARCC's (24% and 1.4%, respectively), supporting its credit quality. HTGC's bonds and baby bonds offer higher effective yields than ARCC's, with comparable or superior credit risk, making them attractive for fixed income investors.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $16.16 | $3.02B | 9.05 | 28.6% | 81.68% | 15.8% | 8.77% | |
| $19.13 | $13.74B | 15.74 | -11.83% | 55% | 6.23% | 9.45% | |
| $12.74 | $3.32B | 22.62 | 44.68% | 31.97% | 3.82% | 10.87% | |
| $10.94 | $5.43B | 15.82 | 62.44% | 33.98% | 4.76% | 13.59% | |
| $4.37 | $177.42M | 8.17 | 55.25% | 58.87% | 6.24% | 23.45% | |
| $8.64 | $972.6M | 32.48 | 66.3% | 13.99% | 2.19% | 23.38% |
Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Oct 29, 2026·SEC
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Jul 30, 2026·SEC
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Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC) grew revenue by 8.0% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC) earned $357.1M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 81.7% net margin).
Yes. Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC) pays a dividend that yields 8.77% at the current price, a high yield.
Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC) had a return on equity (ROE) of 15.8% over the trailing twelve months. That is above the market's typical 10-15%.
Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 9.1%. This indicates healthy earnings from lending activities.
Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC) has an efficiency ratio of 24.6%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.
