Hercules Capital (HTGC) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
HTGC Stock Forecast
Hercules Capital (HTGC) stock forecast, based on 30 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $19.56, with a high of $20.50 and a low of $18.50. This represents a 5.39% increase from the last price of $18.56.
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%), 18 Buy (60.00%), 11 Hold (36.67%), 1 Sell (3.33%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).
Buy
HTGC Price Target Upside V Benchmarks
| Type | Name | Upside |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | Hercules Capital | 5.39% |
| Sector | Financial Services Stocks | 5.28% |
| Industry | Asset Management Stocks | 19.93% |
Price Target Trends
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | - | 2 | 4 |
| Avg Price Target | - | $19.63 | $19.56 |
| Last Closing Price | $18.56 | $18.56 | $18.56 |
| Upside/Downside | - | 5.77% | 5.39% |
Ratings Trends
| Date | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan, 26 | 3 | 5 | 1 | - | - | 9 |
| Dec, 25 | 3 | 4 | 1 | - | - | 8 |
| Nov, 25 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | - | 8 |
| Oct, 25 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | - | 8 |
| Sep, 25 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | - | 8 |
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | Ethan Kaye | Capital One Financial | $19.75 | $18.83 | 4.89% | 6.41% |
| Nov 04, 2025 | Compass Point | $19.50 | $17.81 | 9.49% | 5.06% | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | UBS | $18.50 | $17.06 | 8.44% | -0.32% | |
| Oct 09, 2025 | Crispin Love | Piper Sandler | $20.50 | $17.71 | 15.75% | 10.45% |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Doug Harter | UBS | $20.00 | $21.32 | -6.19% | 7.76% |
| Jul 10, 2024 | Crispin Love | Piper Sandler | $22.00 | $20.50 | 7.32% | 18.53% |
| May 03, 2024 | Crispin Love | Piper Sandler | $21.50 | $19.21 | 11.92% | 15.84% |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Crispin Love | Piper Sandler | $21.00 | $18.41 | 14.07% | 13.15% |
| Oct 03, 2022 | Piper Sandler | $13.00 | $11.58 | 12.26% | -29.96% | |
| Aug 01, 2022 | JMP Securities | $18.00 | $15.91 | 13.14% | -3.02% |
Analyst Rating Forecasts
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 04, 2025 | Compass Point | Buy | Buy | upgrade |
| Oct 09, 2025 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | Overweight | hold |
| Aug 04, 2025 | Citigroup | Outperform | Outperform | hold |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | Overweight | hold |
| Aug 02, 2024 | Piper Sandler | Underweight | Underweight | hold |
| Jul 30, 2024 | JMP Securities | Outperform | Outperform | hold |
| Jul 18, 2024 | UBS | Neutral | Neutral | hold |
| Jul 10, 2024 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | Overweight | hold |
| May 03, 2024 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Market Perform | Market Perform | hold |
| May 03, 2024 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | Overweight | hold |
Financial Forecast
EPS Forecast
Annual
| Dec 21 | Dec 22 | Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | $1.50 | $1.25 | $2.32 | $1.61 | - | - |
| 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% | -12.59% | 13.73% | -20.69% | - | - |
Revenue Forecast
Annual
| Dec 21 | Dec 22 | Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | $255.13M | $184.64M | $460.67M | $415.93M | - | - |
| 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 % | -8.52% | -40.90% | 1.12% | -16.48% | - | - |
Net Income Forecast
Annual
| Dec 21 | Dec 22 | Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | $174.16M | $156.83M | $337.48M | - | - | - |
| 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% | -24.46% | 1.00% | - | - | - |