Hercules Capital Stock News

There is a major market disconnect in which there are blue-chip dividend payers offering 11%+ yields right now, despite posting strong fundamentals. I discuss why the market is bearish on these stocks and why I think the fears are overblown. I also share two high-yield stocks that I think are attractive buys at current pricing.

Hercules Capital and Trinity Capital are best positioned among BDCs to sustain base dividends amid possible lower interest rates. Both HTGC and TRIN benefit from strong fundamentals, investment-grade credit ratings, robust liquidity, and internally managed structures, supporting dividend stability. Contractual interest rate floors and NAV premiums provide HTGC and TRIN with defensive advantages...

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Hercules Capital offers a compelling mix of high yield, strong credit quality, and steady growth, making it attractive for income investors. HTGC demonstrated strong results, including record new commitments and low non-accruals, highlighting disciplined management and portfolio strength. Despite trading at a premium to NAV, HTGC's forward P/E of 9.1 and fully covered 10.7% dividend yield under...

The Fed's dovishness has been the key driver for the BDC sell-off. The idea is that lower interest rates should lead to lower dividends (i.e., BDCs cutting their dividend across the board). While it is a process that takes time, the current data show that many BDCs are well-positioned to safeguard their existing dividends.

Hercules Capital (HTGC) is upgraded to a buy as its price approaches the five-year price-to-NAV average, offering attractive entry for long-term investors. HTGC maintains strong fundamentals with robust dividend coverage (8.8% yield), increasing NAV per share, and continued investment in new growth opportunities. Despite sector headwinds and a recent share price decline, HTGC's portfolio remain...

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) (“Hercules,” “Hercules Capital,” or the “Company”), the largest and leading specialty financing provider to innovative venture, growth and established stage companies backed by some of the leading and top-tier venture capital and select private equity firms, today announced that members of the executive management team will...

Hercules Capital is now paying out a double-digit dividend yield following a material pullback of its common shares. The technology-focused BDC recorded third-quarter net investment income of $0.49 per share, providing full coverage for its aggregate dividend. NAV per share was up by 21 cents sequentially, as HTGC's debt investments grew by 21% over the year-ago quarter.