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Hercules Capital (HTGC) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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HTGC Stock Forecast

Hercules Capital (HTGC) stock forecast, based on 30 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $18.81, with a high of $19.75 and a low of $17.50. This represents a 30.99% increase from the last price of $14.36.

$14 $15 $16 $17 $18 $19 $20 $21 $22 High: $19.75 Avg: $18.81 Low: $17.5 Last Closed Price: $14.36

HTGC Stock Rating

Hercules Capital stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 30 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 17 Buy (56.67%), 12 Hold (40.00%), 1 Sell (3.33%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 30 1 12 17 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

HTGC Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockHercules Capital30.99%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 12.59%
IndustryAsset Management Stocks36.01%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts125
Avg Price Target$17.50$18.63$19.15
Last Closing Price$14.36$14.36$14.36
Upside/Downside21.87%29.74%33.36%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Mar, 26252--9
Feb, 26351--9
Jan, 26351--9
Dec, 25341--8
Nov, 25332--8
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Feb 13, 2026Piper Sandler$17.50$16.605.42%21.87%
Dec 15, 2025Ethan KayeCapital One Financial$19.75$18.834.89%37.53%
Nov 04, 2025Compass Point$19.50$17.819.49%35.79%
Oct 14, 2025UBS$18.50$17.068.44%28.83%
Oct 09, 2025Crispin LovePiper Sandler$20.50$17.7115.75%42.76%
Jul 18, 2024Doug HarterUBS$20.00$21.32-6.19%39.28%
Jul 10, 2024Crispin LovePiper Sandler$22.00$20.507.32%53.20%
May 03, 2024Crispin LovePiper Sandler$21.50$19.2111.92%49.72%
Apr 10, 2024Crispin LovePiper Sandler$21.00$18.4114.07%46.24%
Oct 03, 2022Piper Sandler$13.00$11.5812.26%-9.47%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Feb 13, 2026Piper SandlerOverweightNeutraldowngrade
Nov 04, 2025Compass PointBuyBuyupgrade
Oct 09, 2025Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold
Aug 04, 2025CitigroupOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 31, 2024Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold
Aug 02, 2024Piper SandlerUnderweightUnderweighthold
Jul 30, 2024JMP SecuritiesOutperformOutperformhold
Jul 18, 2024UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Jul 10, 2024Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold
May 03, 2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMarket PerformMarket Performhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$1.50$0.80$2.32$1.61$1.90-
Avg Forecast$1.28$1.43$2.04$2.03$2.00$1.97
High Forecast$1.32$1.50$2.06$2.04$2.11$2.03
Low Forecast$1.23$1.34$2.02$1.85$1.90$1.91
Surprise %17.19%-44.06%13.73%-20.69%-5.00%-

Revenue Forecast

$200M $280M $360M $440M $520M $600M Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$309.58M$239.39M$494.12M$430.90M$451.96M-
Avg Forecast$278.89M$312.40M$455.54M$497.99M$523.36M$537.48M
High Forecast$285.61M$322.72M$456.67M$501.73M$552.01M$541.15M
Low Forecast$271.68M$296.14M$453.61M$493.38M$491.82M$533.80M
Surprise %11.00%-23.37%8.47%-13.47%-13.64%-

Net Income Forecast

$100M $170M $240M $310M $380M $450M Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$174.16M$102.08M$337.48M$262.97M--
Avg Forecast$173.81M$207.62M$334.14M$281.32M$290.00M$285.01M
High Forecast$208.57M$216.54M$416.54M$295.25M$305.26M$293.65M
Low Forecast$139.05M$193.58M$251.74M$267.39M$274.73M$276.37M
Surprise %0.20%-50.83%1.00%-6.52%--

HTGC Forecast FAQ

Is Hercules Capital stock a buy?

Hercules Capital stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 30 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 17 Buy, 12 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Hercules Capital is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Hercules Capital's price target?

Hercules Capital's price target, set by 30 Wall Street analysts, averages $18.81 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $17.5 at the low end to $19.75 at the high end, suggesting a potential 30.99% change from the previous closing price of $14.36.

How does Hercules Capital stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Hercules Capital's stock forecast shows a 30.99% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (12.59%) and underperforming the asset management stocks industry (36.01%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Hercules Capital over the past three months?

  • March 2026: 22.22% Strong Buy, 55.56% Buy, 22.22% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2026: 33.33% Strong Buy, 55.56% Buy, 11.11% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • January 2026: 33.33% Strong Buy, 55.56% Buy, 11.11% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Hercules Capital’s EPS forecast?

Hercules Capital's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $1.97, marking a 3.68% increase from the reported $1.9 in 2025..

What is Hercules Capital’s revenue forecast?

Hercules Capital's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $537.48M, reflecting a 18.92% increase from the reported $451.96M in 2025.

What is Hercules Capital’s net income forecast?

Hercules Capital's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $285.01M, representing a 0% decrease from the reported $0 in 2025.