Hercules Capital (HTGC) Stock
Financing partner for technology and life science startups. Here's the price, business snapshot, and what's worth knowing about Hercules Capital in August 2026.
Hercules Capital Inc (HTGC) is a publicly traded business development company (BDC) that provides debt and selective equity financing to venture-backed and growth-stage companies, predominantly in technology and life sciences. It earns income from interest, fees and sometimes equity upside via warrants or convertibles, then aims to distribute a substantial portion of earnings as dividends. Investors should note the trade-off: BDCs can offer attractive yield but carry higher credit and liquidity risk than traditional banks, and dividend levels can fluctuate with realised gains, credit outcomes and regulatory limits. Hercules’s performance depends heavily on underwriting, portfolio diversity and the health of the sectors it lends to. Market capitalisation is about $3.22bn. This summary is educational only and not personalised advice; investors should review regulatory filings, understand BDC-specific risks and consider speaking to a regulated financial adviser to assess suitability.
Sixth Month Growth Performance
Stock Performance Snapshot
Analyst Rating
Analysts recommend buying Hercules Capital's stock, expecting it to rise to $20.03.
Financial Health
Hercules Capital is performing well with strong revenue, cash flow, and profit margins.
Dividend
Hercules Capital Inc offers a high dividend yield of 9.97%, making it appealing for dividend-seeking investors. If you invested $1000 you would be paid $99.70 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).
Why You’ll Want to Watch This Stock
Venture-focused Lending
Lends to growth-stage tech and life-science companies, offering income potential; performance depends on portfolio credit quality and exits.
Income and Equity Upside
Generates interest income and occasional equity gains via warrants, but dividend levels can fluctuate with realised results and reserves.
Risk and Liquidity
Credit, liquidity and interest-rate sensitivity are central considerations; suitable for investors comfortable with BDC-specific volatility.
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