Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC) Stock Forecast
HTGC analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.56 / 5 from 9 analysts
- Price target
- $19.50 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +19.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 29, 2026 EPS estimate $0.49
- 52-week range
- $13.89 – $19.05
HTGC analyst ratings
9 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
HTGC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
HTGC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.48 | $0.45 | $0.51 | $0.49 | −2.2% | 9 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.93 | $1.88 | $1.97 | $1.91 | +1.2% | 9 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.97 | $1.81 | $2.06 | $1.93 | +1.8% | 9 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
HTGC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $144.1M | $141.0M | $150.1M | +4.4% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $582.1M | $576.5M | $593.6M | +9.3% | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $623.3M | $608.0M | $643.0M | +7.1% | 8 |
HTGC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
HTGC revenue: reported and forecast
HTGC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.48 | $0.48 | $0.48 | $0.48 | $0.48 | −0.6% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.93 | $1.93 | $1.93 | $1.93 | $1.93 | +0.2% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.97 | $1.97 | $1.97 | $1.97 | $1.97 | −0.3% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
HTGC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; HTGC beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from HTGC
9 analysts cover Hercules Capital; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.56 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $19.50, 19.1% above the latest close of $16.37. Analysts expect earnings of $1.93 per share for 2026, +1.2% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $1.97 per share on revenue of $623.3 million. Hercules Capital beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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HTGC forecast FAQ
What is Hercules Capital's price target?
The average analyst price target for Hercules Capital is $19.50, 19.1% above the latest close of $16.37.
Is Hercules Capital a buy, hold or sell?
Of 9 analysts covering Hercules Capital, 6 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 1 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Hercules Capital's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.93 per share for 2026 (range $1.88 to $1.97); for 2027 the estimate is $1.97.
What is Hercules Capital's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $582.1 million, growth of 9.3%; for 2027 it is $623.3 million.
When does Hercules Capital report earnings?
Hercules Capital is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 29, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.49.
Does Hercules Capital usually beat earnings estimates?
Hercules Capital reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.