Hercules Capital Past Earnings Performance
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Hercules Capital has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 13.1%, while the Capital Markets industry saw earnings growing at 6.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 14.9% per year. Hercules Capital's return on equity is 11.1%, and it has net margins of 44.8%.
Key information
13.1%
Earnings growth rate
3.9%
EPS growth rate
| Capital Markets Industry Growth | 10.3% |
| Revenue growth rate | 14.9% |
| Return on equity | 11.1% |
| Net Margin | 44.8% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Hercules Capital: The Premium To NAV Is Unhinged In The Current Zeitgeist Of Chaos
Apr 22Little Excitement Around Hercules Capital, Inc.'s (NYSE:HTGC) Earnings
Apr 13
Hercules Capital: Buy The Drop On This Income Machine
Mar 19Hercules Capital: Secure A Juicy 9% Yield On The Drop
Mar 06Hercules Capital: Hybrid Strategy Crafts A BDC Winner
Feb 10Hercules Capital: A Dividend Powerhouse For Long-Term Investors
Jan 10Little Excitement Around Hercules Capital, Inc.'s (NYSE:HTGC) Earnings
Dec 26Hercules Capital: A Magnificent BDC Gem
Dec 25Hercules Capital: Are The Dividends Safe? I'm Buying!
Dec 06Hercules Capital: This 10% Yield Is Rock Solid
Nov 19Hercules Capital At 70% Premium, Or The Simple High-Yield ETF HYG At NAV?
Nov 05Earnings Miss: Hercules Capital, Inc. Missed EPS By 18% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts
Nov 01Hercules Capital (NYSE:HTGC) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.48
Oct 31Hercules Capital: The Valuation Is My Only Concern
Oct 22Hercules Capital: How Good Is This 10% Yield?
Oct 15Hercules Capital: The Yield And Underlying Value Remain Attractive
Sep 13
Strong Demand And Strategic Expansion Set To Propel Future Financial Triumphs
Sep 05 Expansion into new financial products and a focus on asset portfolio growth could enhance future revenues and net asset value.Hercules Capital: This 10% Yield Is On Sale (Rating Upgrade)
Aug 26Hercules Capital BDC: 10% Yield, Record Earnings
Aug 09Hercules Capital (NYSE:HTGC) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.48
Aug 02Hercules Capital: Recent Improvements But Currently Very Expensive
Jul 22Hercules Capital: 2 Possible Outcomes (Rating Downgrade)
Jul 08Hercules Capital: A Solid Dividend Stock But Valuation Concerns Are Valid
Jun 25Hercules Capital: A Premium Company, But Better To Wait Until Interest Rates Decrease
Jun 07Hercules Capital: Solid 10% Yield, But Sky-High Valuation
May 10Hercules Capital: VC-Focused Name With Less Risk And Better Return Prospects Than Average BDC
May 04Hercules Capital: Winning Option In The Financial Services Space
Apr 24There Is A Reason Hercules Capital, Inc.'s (NYSE:HTGC) Price Is Undemanding
Apr 22Hercules Capital: Record Year In 2023, 10% Yield
Mar 29Unlocking Hercules Capital's Income Potential: A Fresh Look At Dividend Timing Strategies
Feb 23Results: Hercules Capital, Inc. Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts
Feb 18Hercules Capital: Still Resilient With Solid Prospects Despite The VC Focus
Feb 17Hercules Capital: A Different Type Of VC-Focused BDC
Jan 16Hercules Capital Poised For Potential Market Surge In 2024
Dec 24Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Hercules Capital, Inc.'s (NYSE:HTGC) Low P/E
Dec 1810%-Yielding Hercules Capital: Better Ingredients, Better Outcomes
Dec 15Main Street Capital Vs. Hercules Capital: Why Choose?
Nov 22Hercules Capital: 10% Yield, My Largest BDC Position
Nov 1310%-Yielding Hercules Capital Is A BDC Superstar
Oct 10Hercules Capital: Venture Capital Financier Offering High Yield And Robust Balance Sheet
Sep 17Hercules Capital: 10% Yield, Strong Coverage, Low Leverage
Sep 09Let's Build A Bond Portfolio Together: Hercules Capital Bonds 2026 7.10%
Aug 15Hercules Capital: Fatter Yield, Surging Stock Price
Aug 05Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Hercules Capital makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 25 | 492 | 220 | 73 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 494 | 260 | 76 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 494 | 318 | 75 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 486 | 278 | 76 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 477 | 331 | 76 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 461 | 334 | 73 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 438 | 277 | 76 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 406 | 302 | 73 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 362 | 197 | 70 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 322 | 100 | 66 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 294 | 42 | 63 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 280 | 12 | 62 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 277 | 105 | 60 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 281 | 172 | 60 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 284 | 319 | 59 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 284 | 339 | 58 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 282 | 318 | 59 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 287 | 226 | 59 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 283 | 120 | 58 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 281 | 96 | 59 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 283 | 83 | 62 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 268 | 173 | 61 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 254 | 111 | 61 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 238 | 128 | 58 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 218 | 132 | 53 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 208 | 76 | 51 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 201 | 111 | 50 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 194 | 109 | 50 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 193 | 90 | 49 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 191 | 78 | 47 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 188 | 74 | 48 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 187 | 72 | 47 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 182 | 48 | 46 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 175 | 67 | 46 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 167 | 67 | 43 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 169 | 41 | 47 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 164 | 34 | 47 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 157 | 41 | 47 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 155 | 48 | 48 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 145 | 59 | 43 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 15 | 140 | 69 | 38 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 14 | 144 | 70 | 36 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 14 | 140 | 74 | 31 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 14 | 144 | 96 | 32 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: HTGC has a large one-off loss of $101.8M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 31st March, 2025.
Growing Profit Margin: HTGC's current net profit margins (44.8%) are lower than last year (69.3%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: HTGC's earnings have grown by 13.1% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: HTGC's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: HTGC had negative earnings growth (-33.4%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Capital Markets industry average (18.8%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: HTGC's Return on Equity (11.1%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2025/05/07 21:25 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/05/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Hercules Capital, Inc. is covered by 27 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Bryce Rowe | Baird |
| Vernon Plack | BB&T Capital Markets |
| Sarkis Sherbetchyan | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |