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Hercules Capital - HTGC Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $14.93
  • Forecasted Upside: 15.82%
  • Number of Analysts: 6
  • Breakdown:
  • 1 Sell Ratings
  • 2 Hold Ratings
  • 3 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$12.89 As of 03/31/2023 01:00 AM ET
▼ -0.1 (-0.77%)

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Analyst Price Target for HTGC

Analyst Price Target is $14.93
▲ +15.82% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 6 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Hercules Capital in the last 3 months. The average price target is $14.93, with a high forecast of $18.00 and a low forecast of $10.50. The average price target represents a 15.82% upside from the last price of $12.89.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 6 polled investment analysts is to hold stock in Hercules Capital. This rating has held steady since April 2022, when it changed from a Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
10/8/2021
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
1/6/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
4/6/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
7/5/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
10/3/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
1/1/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/2/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
4/1/2023

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetImpact on Share PriceDetails
3/13/2023JMP SecuritiesReiterated RatingMarket Outperform$18.00Low
3/13/2023Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsDowngradeMarket Perform ➝ Underperform$14.50 ➝ $10.50Low
2/21/2023JMP SecuritiesBoost TargetMarket Outperform$17.00 ➝ $18.00Low
2/17/2023Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsBoost TargetMarket Perform$12.50 ➝ $14.50N/A
2/17/2023Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$16.00 ➝ $17.00Low
12/16/2022Piper SandlerLower Target$15.00 ➝ $14.50Low
11/15/2022Compass PointLower Target$15.00Low
11/3/2022Royal Bank of CanadaLower TargetOutperform$17.00 ➝ $16.00Low
10/24/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight$15.50 ➝ $14.50Low
10/3/2022Piper SandlerLower TargetNeutral$16.00 ➝ $13.00Low
8/9/2022Compass PointLower Target$15.75Low
8/1/2022JMP SecuritiesLower TargetMarket Outperform$19.00 ➝ $18.00Low
7/29/2022OppenheimerDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$18.00 ➝ $15.00Low
6/28/2022Piper SandlerLower TargetNeutral$18.50 ➝ $15.50Low
4/25/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$18.50 ➝ $19.00Low
4/22/2022Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$18.00High
4/4/2022Piper SandlerDowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$19.00Low
2/8/2022Compass PointDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$18.00Low
11/1/2021Compass PointReiterated RatingBuy$18.50High
11/1/2021OppenheimerReiterated RatingOutperform$18.00High
11/1/2021WedbushReiterated RatingOutperform$18.75High
11/1/2021Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform$19.00High
5/3/2021OppenheimerInitiated CoverageOutperform$17.50N/A
4/30/2021B. RileyBoost TargetBuy$16.50 ➝ $18.50Low
4/27/2021OppenheimerInitiated CoverageOutperform$17.50Low
3/25/2021Royal Bank of CanadaInitiated CoverageOutperform$17.00Medium
2/22/2021B. RileyReiterated RatingBuyHigh
1/8/2021Piper SandlerBoost TargetOverweight$13.00 ➝ $16.00Low
11/24/2020B. RileyBoost TargetBuy$12.50 ➝ $14.50Low
10/9/2020Piper SandlerBoost TargetOverweight$12.00 ➝ $13.00Low
9/9/2020JMP SecuritiesBoost TargetMarket Outperform$12.50 ➝ $13.00Low
7/31/2020Compass PointUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$10.25 ➝ $12.75High
6/19/2020Janney Montgomery ScottUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$12.75Low
6/4/2020B. RileyReiterated RatingBuy$12.00Medium
5/13/2020WedbushLower TargetOutperform$15.00 ➝ $13.50High
5/5/2020JMP SecuritiesLower TargetMarket Outperform$16.50 ➝ $12.50Low
5/5/2020B. RileyBoost TargetBuy$11.00 ➝ $12.00High
4/27/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$10.75 ➝ $11.25High
4/6/2020Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight$16.00 ➝ $10.00Medium
3/31/2020Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$10.00Medium
3/25/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight$16.50 ➝ $10.75High
3/24/2020B. RileyLower TargetBuy$17.00 ➝ $11.00High
3/2/2020WedbushReiterated RatingOutperformLow
2/26/2020JMP SecuritiesBoost TargetMarket Outperform$15.00 ➝ $16.50Low
2/21/2020B. RileyBoost TargetBuy$15.00 ➝ $17.00Low
11/4/2019Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ OutperformLow
11/1/2019JMP SecuritiesSet TargetBuy$15.00Low
7/2/2019Compass PointSet TargetHold$13.00Low
5/17/2019B. RileyDowngradeBuy ➝ NeutralLow
5/6/2019Wells Fargo & CompanyDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$12.75 ➝ $13.25Low
5/3/2019B. RileyUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$11.50 ➝ $15.00High
3/13/2019WedbushLower TargetNeutral ➝ Hold$15.00 ➝ $13.50Low
3/13/2019B. RileyDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$15.00 ➝ $11.50Low
3/13/2019Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$14.00 ➝ $11.50Low
3/12/2019Compass PointDowngradeBuy ➝ NeutralLow
2/22/2019WedbushReiterated RatingOutperformLow
11/5/2018Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$14.25 ➝ $14.00Low
11/2/2018B. RileySet TargetBuy$15.00Low
8/16/2018JMP SecuritiesBoost TargetMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$14.00 ➝ $14.50Low
8/6/2018WedbushBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$13.75 ➝ $15.00Low
8/3/2018Compass PointSet TargetBuy$14.00Low
(Data available from 4/1/2018 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.10 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 1 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
9/3/2022
  • 0 very positive mentions
  • 1 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
10/3/2022
  • 8 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/2/2022
  • 5 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/2/2022
  • 0 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
1/1/2023
  • 3 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
1/31/2023
  • 11 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
3/2/2023
  • 10 very positive mentions
  • 8 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
4/1/2023

Current Sentiment

  • 10 very positive mentions
  • 8 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

Recent Stories by Sentiment

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  • No very negative mentions tracked during this time.

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Hercules Capital logo
Hercules is the largest non-bank lender to venture capital-backed companies at all stages of development in a broadly diversified variety of technology, life sciences, and sustainable and renewable technology industries. With over a decade of experience in venture debt, Hercules is uniquely positioned to quickly create innovative financing solutions that perfectly fit within a company's existing capital structure and map to its business objectives. Recognized as the industry leader, Hercules understands the flexibility these types of companies need and has the experience to work closely with them, even through challenging times, to help them reach critical milestones. Hercules' deep sector expertise, geographic presence and its strong capital base have made Hercules the lender of choice for more than 480 innovative companies.
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Today's Range

Now: $12.89
Low: $12.79
High: $13.12

50 Day Range

MA: $14.12
Low: $11.56
High: $16.24

52 Week Range

Now: $12.89
Low: $10.94
High: $19.09

Volume

1,791,999 shs

Average Volume

2,516,497 shs

Market Capitalization

$1.76 billion

P/E Ratio

16.96

Dividend Yield

11.96%

Beta

1.43

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Hercules Capital?

The following sell-side analysts have issued stock ratings on Hercules Capital in the last twelve months: Compass Point, JMP Securities, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Oppenheimer Holdings Inc., Piper Sandler, Royal Bank of Canada, StockNews.com, TheStreet, and Wells Fargo & Company.
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What is the current price target for Hercules Capital?

7 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Hercules Capital in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $14.93, suggesting a possible upside of 15.8%. JMP Securities has the highest price target set, predicting HTGC will reach $18.00 in the next twelve months. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $10.50 for Hercules Capital in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Hercules Capital?

Hercules Capital currently has 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in HTGC, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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How do I contact Hercules Capital's investor relations team?

Hercules Capital's physical mailing address is 400 HAMILTON AVE SUITE 310, PALO ALTO CA, 94301. The financial services provider's listed phone number is (650) 289-3060 and its investor relations email address is [email protected] The official website for Hercules Capital is www.htgc.com. Learn More about contacing Hercules Capital investor relations.