Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC) Stock Forecast
Data as of Jun 17, 2026Financial Services · Current price $15.62 (+0.81%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | Ethan Kaye | Capital One Financial | $19.75 | +26.5% |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Crispin Love | Piper Sandler | $20.50 | +31.3% |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Doug Harter | UBS | $20.00 | +28.1% |
| Jul 10, 2024 | Crispin Love | Piper Sandler | $22.00 | +40.9% |
| May 3, 2024 | Crispin Love | Piper Sandler | $21.50 | +37.7% |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Crispin Love | Piper Sandler | $21.00 | +34.5% |
Top Analysts Covering HTGC
HTGC vs Sector & Market
| Metric | HTGC | Financial Services Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.40 |
| Analyst Count | 9 | 8 | 19 |
| Target Upside | +13.3% | +72.4% | +17.1% |
| P/E Ratio | 8.82 | -6.22 | 31.64 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $564M | $581M | $596M | 5 |
| 2027-03-31 | $148M | $150M | $152M | 3 |
| 2027-06-30 | $151M | $153M | $155M | 2 |
| 2027-09-30 | $153M | $155M | $157M | 2 |
| 2027-12-31 | $156M | $158M | $160M | 3 |
| 2028-03-31 | $156M | $158M | $160M | 2 |
| 2028-06-30 | $158M | $161M | $163M | 1 |
| 2028-09-30 | $161M | $163M | $165M | 1 |
| 2028-12-31 | $163M | $166M | $168M | 2 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $1.88 | $1.95 | $2.01 | 6 |
| 2027-03-31 | $0.48 | $0.49 | $0.50 | 2 |
| 2027-06-30 | $0.48 | $0.49 | $0.50 | 1 |
| 2027-09-30 | $0.49 | $0.50 | $0.50 | 1 |
| 2027-12-31 | $0.49 | $0.50 | $0.51 | 2 |
| 2028-03-31 | $0.47 | $0.48 | $0.49 | 3 |
| 2028-06-30 | $0.47 | $0.48 | $0.49 | 2 |
| 2028-09-30 | $0.48 | $0.49 | $0.49 | 2 |
| 2028-12-31 | $0.48 | $0.49 | $0.50 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for HTGC?
The consensus among 9 analysts covering Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC) is Hold with an average price target of $18.92.
What is the highest price target for HTGC?
The highest price target for HTGC is $22.00, set by Crispin Love at Piper Sandler on 2024-07-10.
What is the lowest price target for HTGC?
The lowest price target for HTGC is $19.75, set by Ethan Kaye at Capital One Financial on 2025-12-15.
How many analysts cover HTGC?
9 analysts have issued ratings for Hercules Capital, Inc. in the past 12 months.
Is HTGC a buy or sell right now?
Based on 9 analyst ratings, HTGC has a consensus rating of Hold (2.56/5) with a +13.3% upside to the consensus target of $18.92.
What are the earnings estimates for HTGC?
Analysts estimate HTGC will report EPS of $1.95 for the period ending 2026-12-31, with revenue estimated at $581M.
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