Hercules Capital, Inc.
HTGCFinancial ServicesNASDAQAsset Management · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframeHercules Capital, Inc. is a business development company. The company carries a $3.07B market cap, placing it firmly in the mid-cap category. The firm specializing in providing private equity, venture debt, and growth capital to privately held venture capital-backed companies at all stages of development from mid venture to expansion stage including select publicly listed companies and select special opportunity companies that require additional capital to fund acquisitions, recapitalizations and refinancing and established-stage companies.
Market Cap
$3.07B
Beta
0.76
P/E (TTM)
8.16
P/E (Fwd)
8.34
EPS (TTM)
$2.01
EPS (Fwd)
$1.97
ROE
17.3%
ROA
6.6%
Cash
$48.2M
Total Debt
$2.35B
Free CF
$257.9M
52W Change
-8.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where HTGC stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, HTGC finished 2.55% above its 150-day moving average ($15.67) and 2.88% above its 200-day moving average ($15.62). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is HTGC overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, HTGC's RSI(14) was 29.9, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Hercules Capital, Inc. carries $2.35B in total debt against $48.2M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 48.8x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow comes in at $257.9M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 17.3% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 6.6% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $184.6M (2022) to $438.5M (2025), reflecting a 138% increase over the period.
Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing HTGC.