HTGC
Hercules Capital, Inc.
NYSE: HTGC · FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT
$17.33
-2.42% today
Updated 2026-09-18
Market cap
$3.30B
P/E ratio
8.73
P/S ratio
5.83x
EPS (TTM)
$2.02
Dividend yield
9.03%
52W range
$13 – $18
Volume
1.6M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Buy
Investment rating
8.7
Growth
A3.5
Quality
D8.0
Profitability
A7.7
Valuation
B+5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
1.0
Altman Z-Score
Distress
—
Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$19.50
+12.52%
12-Month target
$14.18
-18.18%
Intrinsic (DCF)
—
Margin of safety
—
2 Strong Buy5 Buy2 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Profit margin 67.70% — above average
+ Free cash flow $297.90M — positive
Risks
- Altman Z 0.98 — distress zone
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $239.39M | $494.12M | $430.90M | $547.10M | $566.17M |
| Net income | $102.08M | $337.48M | $262.97M | $339.74M | $130.18M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $2.02 |
| Free cash flow | $-424.91M | $67.39M | $-118.79M | $-425.89M | $297.90M |
| Profit margin | 42.64% | 68.30% | 61.03% | 62.10% | 67.70% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Hercules Capital, Inc. trades at $17.33. representing a P/E of 8.73x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 76/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 5/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 0.98, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $566.17M. with profit margins at 67.70%.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hercules Capital, Inc.'s stock price?
Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC) trades at $17.33, on a P/E of 8.7x and a P/S of 5.8x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Hercules Capital, Inc. overvalued?
Hercules Capital, Inc. carries a Smart Value Score of 76/100 (Grade B+), which we rate Buy. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read.
What is the price target of Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $19.50, about 12.5% above the current $17.33. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is Hercules Capital, Inc.'s revenue?
Hercules Capital, Inc.'s trailing twelve-month revenue is $566.17M. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Hercules Capital, Inc.'s Altman Z-Score is 0.98, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorFINANCIAL SERVICES
IndustryASSET MANAGEMENT
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio5.83x
ROE14.90%
Beta0.75
50D MA$16.57
200D MA$16.47
Shares out0.19B
Float0.17B
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Avg volume1.6M
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