Hercules Capital Stock News

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) (“Hercules” 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 be participating at ...

24/7 Wall Street Insights The Federal Reserve's rate cut to calm market speculation may potentially re-fuel higher inflation and possibly trigger a recession.

Hercules Capital is a top-tier BDC with a strong track record, focusing on first-lien debt investments across five sectors from the 'new economy'. HTGC's floating-rate loans benefit from high-interest rates, but potential rate cuts could impact income while lowering debt costs and improving deal sourcing. Rising non-accruals and tighter liquidity are concerns, reflecting broader economic challe...

Hercules Capital is my only VC-focused BDC with a buy rating, mainly due to its disciplined credit underwriting and defensive yield. Since my initial January 2024 thesis, HTGC has delivered significant alpha relative to the BDC index, clearly validating my investment stance. Despite a sharp decline post-Q2 2024 earnings, HTGC's fundamentals remain strong, warranting continued confidence in its ...

Interest rate cuts could finally arrive in September. Business development companies (BDC) could be particular beneficiaries of lower rates.

Recent market volatility has created attractive buying opportunities in high-yield stocks like Hercules Capital and Plains All American. HTGC offers a 10.4% total dividend yield, driven by a low-cost structure, strong portfolio performance, and robust operating fundamentals. PAA provides a very well-covered 7.3% distribution yield, supported by growing volumes, strong liquidity, and disciplined...

Hercules Capital's valuation corrected at the beginning of the month due to economic concerns, but second-quarter earnings were strong. The BDC focuses on technology, life sciences, and renewable technology industries, with a debt portfolio valued at $3.41B in Q2'24. Portfolio and income trends are positive. Hercules Capital delivered 9% Y/Y NII growth in Q2'24.

24/7 Wall St. Insights Dividend stocks will come into favor as rates are lowered over the next two years.