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Hercules Capital Earnings

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Next Earnings Date

Date: May 01, 2025
Time: Before Market
Est. EPS: $0.46
Status: Unconfirmed

Last Earnings Results

Date: February 13, 2025
EPS: $0.49
Est. EPS: $0.51
Revenue: $47.93M

Earnings Call Transcripts

Transcript Quarter Year Date Estimated EPS Actual EPS
Read Transcript Q4 2024 2025-02-13 $0.51 $0.49
Read Transcript Q3 2024 2024-10-30 $0.51 $0.51
Read Transcript Q2 2024 2024-08-01 $0.51 $0.51
Read Transcript Q1 2024 2024-05-02 $0.50 $0.50
Read Transcript Q4 2023 2024-02-15 $0.50 $0.56
Read Transcript Q3 2023 2023-11-02 $0.50 $0.52
Read Transcript Q2 2023 2023-08-03 $0.49 $0.53
Read Transcript Q1 2023 2023-05-04 $0.46 $0.47

Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC)

Hercules Capital, Inc. is a business development company. The firm specializing in providing venture debt, debt, senior secured loans, and growth capital to privately held venture capital-backed companies at all stages of development from startups, to expansion stage including select publicly listed companies and select special opportunity lower middle market companies that require additional capital to fund acquisitions, recapitalizations and refinancing and established-stage companies. The firm provides growth capital financing solutions for capital extension; management buy-out and corporate spin-out financing solutions; company, asset specific, or intellectual property acquisition financing; convertible, subordinated and/or mezzanine loans; domestic and international corporate expansion; vendor financing; revenue acceleration by sales and marketing development, and manufacturing expansion. It provides asset-based financing with a focus on cash flow; accounts receivable facilities; equipment loans or leases; equipment acquisition; facilities build-out and/or expansion; working capital revolving lines of credit; inventory. The firm also provides bridge financing to IPO or mergers and acquisitions or technology acquisition; dividend recapitalizations and other sources of investor liquidity; cash flow financing to protect against share price volatility; competitor acquisition; pre-IPO financing for extra cash on the balance sheet; public company financing to continue asset growth and production capacity; short-term bridge financing; and strategic and intellectual property acquisition financings. It also focuses on customized financing solutions, emerging growth, mid venture, and late venture financing. The firm invests primarily in structured debt with warrants and, to a lesser extent, in senior debt and equity investments. The firm generally seeks to invest in companies that have been operating for at least six to 12 months prior to the date of their investment. It prefers to invest in technology, energy technology, sustainable and renewable technology, and life sciences. Within technology the firm focuses on advanced specialty materials and chemicals; communication and networking, consumer and business products; consumer products and services, digital media and consumer internet; electronics and computer hardware; enterprise software and services; gaming; healthcare services; information services; business services; media, content and information; mobile; resource management; security software; semiconductors; semiconductors and hardware; and software sector. Within energy technology, it invests in agriculture; clean technology; energy and renewable technology, fuels and power technology; geothermal; smart grid and energy efficiency and monitoring technologies; solar; and wind. Within life sciences, the firm invests in biopharmaceuticals; biotechnology tools; diagnostics; drug discovery, development and delivery; medical devices and equipment; surgical devices; therapeutics; pharma services; and specialty pharmaceuticals. It also invests in educational services. The firm invests primarily in United States based companies and considers investment in the West Coast, Mid-Atlantic regions, Southeast and Midwest; particularly in the areas of software, biotech and information services. The firm prefers to invest between $10 million to $250 million in equity per transactions. It invests generally between $1 million to $40 million in companies focused primarily on business services, communications, electronics, hardware, and healthcare services. The firm invests primarily in private companies but also have investments in public companies. For equity investments, the firm seeks to represent a controlling interest in its portfolio companies which may exceed 25% of the voting securities of such companies. The firm seeks to invest a limited portion of its assets in equipment-based loans to early-stage prospective portfolio companies. These loans are generally for amounts up to $3 million but may be up to $15 million for certain energy technology venture investments. The firm allows certain debt investments have the right to convert a portion of the debt investment into equity. It also co-invests with other private equity firms. The firm seeks to exit its investments through initial public offering, a private sale of equity interest to a third party, a merger or an acquisition of the company or a purchase of the equity position by the company or one of its stockholders. The firm has structured debt with warrants which typically have maturities of between two and seven years with an average of three years; senior debt with an investment horizon of less than three years; equipment loans with an investment horizon ranging from three to four years; and equity related securities with an investment horizon ranging from three to seven years. The firm prefers to invest through its balance sheet capital. The firm formerly known as Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc. Hercules Capital, Inc. was founded in December 2003 and is based in Palo Alto, California with additional offices in Connecticut; Boston, Massachusetts; San Diego, California; Westport, Connecticut; Elmhurst, Illinois; Santa Monica, California; McLean, Virginia; New York, New York; Radnor, Pennsylvania; and Washington, District of Columbia and London, United Kingdom.

Financial Services Asset Management

$17.54

Stock Price

$3.04B

Market Cap

50

Employees

Palo Alto, CA

Location

Financial Statements

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Annual Income Statement

Breakdown December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
Revenue $415.93M $460.67M $184.64M $255.13M $297.77M
Cost of Revenue $54.23M $1.60M $43.85M $36.97M $29.00M
Gross Profit $361.69M $459.07M $140.79M $218.16M $268.78M
Gross Profit Ratio 86.96% 99.65% 76.25% 85.51% 90.26%
Research and Development Expenses $- $- $0 $1 $1
General and Administrative Expenses $19.67M $18.70M $16.95M $16.11M $18.91M
Selling and Marketing Expenses $- $54.40M $- $- $-
Selling General and Administrative Expenses $19.67M $73.09M $16.95M $16.11M $18.91M
Other Expenses $104.63M $- $65.61M $64.87M $51.60M
Operating Expenses $124.31M $73.09M $82.56M $80.98M $70.51M
Cost and Expenses $178.54M $73.09M $141.94M $80.98M $70.51M
Interest Income $467.19M $434.43M $307.26M $253.36M $263.38M
Interest Expense $77.15M $67.62M $54.75M $54.45M $59.60M
Depreciation and Amortization $466.00K $190.00K $163.93M $73.25M $-55.71M
EBITDA $- $405.29M $250.62M $213.39M $224.43M
EBITDA Ratio 0.00% 87.98% 135.74% 83.64% 75.37%
Operating Income $237.39M $387.57M $272.93M $174.16M $227.26M
Operating Income Ratio 57.07% 84.13% 147.82% 68.26% 76.32%
Total Other Income Expenses Net $25.58M $-50.09M $-153.75M $-46.84M $-1.04M
Income Before Tax $262.97M $337.48M $102.08M $174.16M $227.26M
Income Before Tax Ratio 63.22% 73.26% 55.29% 68.26% 76.32%
Income Tax Expense $- $- $-54.75M $-58.87M $-59.60M
Net Income $262.97M $337.48M $156.83M $174.16M $227.26M
Net Income Ratio 63.22% 73.26% 84.94% 68.26% 76.32%
EPS $1.63 $2.32 $1.25 $1.50 $2.02
EPS Diluted $1.63 $2.31 $1.24 $1.49 $2.01
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 161.08M 144.09M 125.19M 114.74M 111.98M
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding Diluted 161.60M 144.83M 126.66M 115.95M 112.27M
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Breakdown December 31, 2024 September 30, 2024 June 30, 2024 March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 September 30, 2023 June 30, 2023 March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 March 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 September 30, 2020 June 30, 2020 March 31, 2020
Revenue $47.93M $119.05M $119.22M $129.72M $139.35M $51.49M $118.12M $117.53M $84.67M $72.93M $8.97M $18.07M $26.40M $42.58M $100.84M $83.61M $169.15M $59.87M $78.97M $73.62M
Cost of Revenue $37.05M $12.16M $2.44M $2.58M $37.42M $2.58M $12.84M $2.37M $-15.52M $10.97M $-63.15M $8.33M $2.02M $8.90M $8.35M $9.80M $- $7.18M $7.18M $92.05M
Gross Profit $10.88M $106.89M $116.78M $127.14M $101.94M $48.91M $105.28M $115.16M $100.19M $61.96M $72.11M $9.74M $24.38M $33.69M $92.49M $73.81M $169.15M $52.68M $71.79M $-18.43M
Gross Profit Ratio 22.71% 89.79% 97.95% 98.01% 73.15% 94.98% 89.13% 97.98% 118.33% 84.96% 804.14% 53.91% 92.33% 79.10% 91.72% 88.27% 100.00% 88.00% 90.91% -25.03%
Research and Development Expenses $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $-
General and Administrative Expenses $5.54M $4.60M $4.48M $5.06M $4.83M $4.59M $5.15M $4.13M $4.44M $4.36M $4.32M $3.82M $4.36M $4.08M $4.07M $3.60M $4.72M $4.30M $4.96M $4.92M
Selling and Marketing Expenses $- $- $18.66M $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $-
Selling General and Administrative Expenses $5.54M $4.60M $4.48M $5.06M $4.83M $4.59M $5.15M $4.13M $4.44M $4.36M $4.32M $3.82M $4.36M $4.08M $4.07M $3.60M $4.72M $4.30M $4.96M $4.92M
Other Expenses $12.31M $27.54M $26.61M $-18.55M $34.05M $-67.18M $24.95M $18.84M $17.69M $15.36M $19.67M $17.59M $20.03M $14.95M $14.04M $15.85M $13.26M $12.52M $12.24M $13.58M
Operating Expenses $17.85M $32.14M $23.49M $18.55M $19.18M $23.52M $23.35M $22.97M $22.13M $19.73M $19.29M $21.41M $22.69M $19.04M $18.11M $19.45M $17.98M $16.82M $17.21M $18.51M
Cost and Expenses $54.90M $44.30M $58.21M $21.13M $76.30M $23.52M $42.95M $22.97M $6.61M $36.09M $68.24M $21.41M $24.39M $33.44M $33.80M $35.13M $17.98M $31.62M $32.28M $33.04M
Interest Income $114.84M $119.05M $117.53M $115.78M $115.20M $110.34M $108.99M $99.90M $94.87M $81.41M $68.73M $62.25M $64.96M $63.31M $61.31M $63.78M $68.25M $65.38M $63.55M $66.20M
Interest Expense $20.00M $20.37M $19.16M $17.62M $17.38M $16.43M $17.18M $16.62M $15.90M $14.50M $12.70M $11.65M $12.14M $13.07M $14.49M $14.75M $15.19M $14.81M $15.08M $14.53M
Depreciation and Amortization $-373.00K $91.00K $96.00K $186.00K $23.00K $59.00K $64.00K $44.00K $44.00K $50.00K $56.00K $54.00K $62.00K $68.00K $93.00K $94.00K $96.00K $97.00K $96.00K $126.00K
EBITDA $-466.00K $89.17M $103.96M $99.37M $- $44.45M $95.41M $84.50M $- $67.75M $54.38M $12.05M $18.63M $38.39M $- $- $59.45M $43.14M $- $-
EBITDA Ratio -0.97% 74.90% 87.20% 76.60% 0.00% 86.34% 80.77% 71.89% 0.00% 92.90% 606.34% 66.68% 70.56% 90.15% 0.00% 0.00% 35.15% 72.07% 0.00% 0.00%
Operating Income $-6.97M $74.75M $61.01M $108.59M $63.50M $27.97M $66.04M $111.19M $- $136.99M $54.32M $8.31M $15.85M $29.87M $27.51M $28.65M $166.36M $33.75M $31.27M $33.16M
Operating Income Ratio -14.54% 62.79% 51.18% 83.71% 45.56% 54.32% 55.91% 94.60% 0.00% 187.84% 605.72% 45.99% 60.04% 70.15% 27.28% 34.27% 98.35% 56.38% 39.60% 45.05%
Total Other Income Expenses Net $-194.56M $-6.04M $-63.77M $-8.93M $56.68M $-69.66M $28.73M $8.72M $62.53M $-15.08M $-43.99M $-15.39M $-53.09M $-14.77M $27.31M $10.62M $90.56M $-13.29M $- $-61.89M
Income Before Tax $-201.53M $68.71M $41.85M $90.96M $120.18M $27.97M $94.78M $94.56M $62.53M $53.20M $-10.32M $-3.34M $3.71M $23.55M $82.73M $64.16M $151.17M $43.05M $61.77M $-28.72M
Income Before Tax Ratio -420.44% 57.72% 35.10% 70.12% 86.24% 54.32% 80.23% 80.46% 73.86% 72.95% -115.05% -18.46% 14.06% 55.30% 82.05% 76.74% 89.37% 71.91% 78.21% -39.02%
Income Tax Expense $-1.70M $- $737.00K $958.00K $-16.56M $-16.43M $-64.00K $16.62M $- $-14.50M $- $11.65M $12.14M $6.75M $69.71M $50.26M $- $24.10M $45.57M $-47.36M
Net Income $-200.85M $68.03M $41.85M $90.96M $120.18M $27.97M $94.78M $94.56M $62.53M $53.20M $-10.32M $-14.98M $3.71M $23.55M $82.73M $64.16M $151.17M $43.05M $61.77M $-28.72M
Net Income Ratio -419.02% 57.14% 35.10% 70.12% 86.24% 54.32% 80.23% 80.46% 73.86% 72.95% -115.05% -82.90% 14.06% 55.30% 82.05% 76.74% 89.37% 71.91% 78.21% -39.02%
EPS $-1.21 $0.42 $0.26 $0.57 $0.76 $0.19 $0.66 $0.69 $0.48 $0.42 $-0.08 $-0.13 $0.03 $0.20 $0.71 $0.56 $1.32 $0.38 $0.55 $-0.27
EPS Diluted $-1.21 $0.42 $0.25 $0.57 $0.76 $0.19 $0.66 $0.68 $0.47 $0.41 $-0.08 $-0.13 $0.03 $0.20 $0.65 $0.55 $1.31 $0.38 $0.55 $-0.26
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 165.07M 161.02M 160.75M 157.44M 157.76M 146.90M 141.39M 135.25M 130.56M 127.48M 124.25M 118.30M 115.19M 114.81M 114.65M 114.30M 113.90M 113.49M 111.56M 107.64M
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding Diluted 165.61M 161.51M 161.31M 157.92M 157.76M 147.11M 142.08M 137.06M 132.28M 129.33M 124.25M 118.30M 116.75M 116.24M 129.57M 114.80M 114.26M 113.74M 111.73M 108.95M
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Annual Balance Sheet

Breakdown December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
Cash and Cash Equivalents $42.68M $98.90M $15.80M $133.12M $198.28M
Short Term Investments $- $- $2.89B $- $-
Cash and Short Term Investments $42.68M $98.90M $2.90B $133.12M $198.28M
Net Receivables $32.58M $32.74M $31.68M $17.36M $19.08M
Inventory $- $- $1 $1 $256.70M
Other Current Assets $- $- $- $- $-
Total Current Assets $75.26M $131.64M $2.93B $150.48M $217.36M
Property Plant Equipment Net $16.78M $4.79M $4.99M $6.76M $9.28M
Goodwill $- $- $- $- $-
Intangible Assets $- $- $- $- $-
Goodwill and Intangible Assets $- $- $-3.03B $-158.73M $-260.64M
Long Term Investments $- $3.25B $2.96B $2.43B $2.35B
Tax Assets $- $- $3.03B $2.60B $2.62B
Other Non-Current Assets $- $- $-2.96B $-2.44B $-2.36B
Total Non-Current Assets $16.78M $3.25B $4.99M $2.44B $2.36B
Other Assets $3.74B $32.45M $88.89M $8.25M $43.28M
Total Assets $3.83B $3.42B $3.03B $2.60B $2.62B
Account Payables $54.86M $50.79M $47.54M $42.08M $36.34M
Short Term Debt $18.19M $104.83M $- $379.30M $27.90M
Tax Payables $- $- $- $- $-
Deferred Revenue $- $- $- $40.40M $-201.15M
Other Current Liabilities $-73.06M $1.89M $-42.03M $-414.00M $173.24M
Total Current Liabilities $73.06M $157.51M $5.51M $47.78M $36.34M
Long Term Debt $- $1.45B $1.58B $4.42M $6.41M
Deferred Revenue Non-Current $- $- $1.63B $1.29B $1.33B
Deferred Tax Liabilities Non-Current $- $- $2.91M $4.42M $6.41M
Other Non-Current Liabilities $1.82B $- $39.12M $1.28B $1.09B
Total Non-Current Liabilities $1.82B $1.45B $1.62B $1.24B $1.30B
Other Liabilities $-54.86M $3.37M $- $- $-
Total Liabilities $1.84B $1.61B $1.63B $1.29B $1.33B
Preferred Stock $- $- $67.79M $149.07M $97.40M
Common Stock $170.75M $158.00K $134.00K $117.00K $115.00K
Retained Earnings $- $140.01M $59.91M $216.52M $133.39M
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss $- $- $-67.79M $67.45M $35.99M
Other Total Stockholders Equity $1.82B $1.66B $1.34B $1.09B $1.19B
Total Stockholders Equity $1.99B $1.80B $1.40B $1.31B $1.29B
Total Equity $1.99B $1.80B $2.96B $2.42B $2.35B
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity $3.83B $3.42B $3.03B $2.60B $2.62B
Minority Interest $- $- $1.55B $1.11B $1.06B
Total Liabilities and Total Equity $3.83B $3.42B $3.03B $2.60B $2.62B
Total Investments $3.66B $3.25B $2.96B $2.43B $2.35B
Total Debt $18.19M $1.56B $1.58B $1.24B $1.30B
Net Debt $-24.48M $1.46B $1.56B $1.11B $1.10B


Balance Sheet Charts

Breakdown December 31, 2024 September 30, 2024 June 30, 2024 March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 September 30, 2023 June 30, 2023 March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 March 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 September 30, 2020 June 30, 2020 March 31, 2020
Cash and Cash Equivalents $42.68M $38.90M $38.92M $60.29M $98.90M $31.98M $61.70M $71.13M $15.80M $57.06M $115.31M $59.33M $133.12M $235.85M $18.45M $74.99M $198.28M $27.55M $35.88M $34.28M
Short Term Investments $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $2.75B $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $-
Cash and Short Term Investments $42.68M $38.90M $38.92M $60.29M $98.90M $31.98M $61.70M $71.13M $15.80M $2.80B $115.31M $59.33M $133.12M $235.85M $18.45M $74.99M $198.28M $27.55M $35.88M $34.28M
Net Receivables $32.58M $31.45M $31.53M $35.40M $32.74M $32.05M $32.09M $31.48M $31.68M $25.49M $22.11M $19.65M $17.36M $17.86M $19.06M $20.60M $19.08M $19.51M $19.46M $19.14M
Inventory $- $- $- $1 $148.75M $1 $106.12M $110.43M $- $90.91M $- $82.11M $1 $267.22M $43.28M $1 $-58.48M $1 $-33.60M $-22.06M
Other Current Assets $- $- $- $15.13M $- $5.25M $- $7.82M $-31.68M $- $3.37M $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $-
Total Current Assets $75.26M $70.35M $59.21M $95.69M $131.64M $64.03M $93.78M $102.61M $15.80M $2.83B $140.79M $78.98M $150.48M $253.71M $37.51M $95.58M $198.28M $47.06M $55.34M $53.42M
Property Plant Equipment Net $16.78M $17.25M $18.10M $18.58M $4.79M $5.06M $3.78M $4.35M $4.99M $5.67M $6.35M $6.14M $6.76M $7.37M $8.04M $8.67M $9.28M $9.88M $10.49M $11.08M
Goodwill $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $-
Intangible Assets $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $-
Goodwill and Intangible Assets $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $-
Long Term Investments $- $3.56B $3.57B $3.57B $3.25B $3.26B $3.11B $3.13B $2.96B $2.83B $2.72B $2.59B $2.43B $2.51B $2.52B $2.46B $2.35B $2.42B $2.36B $2.30B
Tax Assets $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $-
Other Non-Current Assets $- $-3.56B $-3.57B $10.13M $-3.25B $-3.27B $-3.11B $-3.13B $-2.97B $-2.83B $3.69M $-2.60B $-2.44B $-2.51B $-2.52B $-2.46B $-2.35B $-2.42B $-2.36B $-2.30B
Total Non-Current Assets $16.78M $17.25M $18.10M $3.60B $4.79M $3.27B $3.78M $3.13B $3.01B $5.67M $2.73B $2.60B $2.44B $7.37M $8.04M $8.67M $9.28M $9.88M $10.49M $11.08M
Other Assets $3.74B $3.57B $3.59B $- $3.28B $5.92M $3.13B $14.68M $3.03B $90.88M $- $14.09M $8.25M $2.53B $2.53B $2.48B $2.42B $2.45B $2.40B $2.33B
Total Assets $3.83B $3.66B $3.67B $3.70B $3.42B $3.34B $3.22B $3.25B $3.03B $2.92B $2.87B $2.69B $2.60B $2.79B $2.58B $2.58B $2.62B $2.50B $2.47B $2.40B
Account Payables $54.86M $46.86M $49.52M $35.16M $54.16M $44.06M $46.50M $31.87M $47.54M $34.49M $34.71M $20.23M $42.08M $37.10M $36.89M $28.30M $36.34M $28.78M $29.16M $22.45M
Short Term Debt $18.19M $- $- $3.61M $1.89M $105.12M $2.02M $3.79M $- $652.00K $8.54M $9.25M $379.30M $587.00K $1.78M $2.33M $- $573.00K $1.68M $2.25M
Tax Payables $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $-
Deferred Revenue $- $- $-49.52M $- $- $45.89M $- $31.47M $- $- $-1.88M $20.35M $40.40M $- $- $- $- $- $- $-
Other Current Liabilities $-73.06M $- $106.00M $-38.77M $-50.85M $-149.18M $-44.64M $-35.66M $-47.54M $-29.05M $-36.59M $-22.60M $-421.38M $-29.81M $-30.86M $-21.77M $201.15M $208.18M $206.73M $-
Total Current Liabilities $73.06M $46.86M $18.95M $38.70M $5.20M $46.26M $3.89M $33.37M $- $6.09M $38.59M $27.23M $47.78M $7.88M $7.81M $8.86M $237.49M $237.54M $237.57M $238.15M
Long Term Debt $- $17.88M $- $17.60M $1.45B $4.98M $1.59B $3.07M $- $1.53B $- $4.50M $- $1.42B $1.18B $1.24B $6.41M $9.18M $1.27B $1.20B
Deferred Revenue Non-Current $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $-
Deferred Tax Liabilities Non-Current $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $-
Other Non-Current Liabilities $1.82B $-17.88M $1.66B $-17.60M $- $-4.98M $-981.00K $-3.07M $- $- $- $1.35B $- $- $- $- $1.09B $1.08B $-206.73M $-142.33M
Total Non-Current Liabilities $1.82B $1.80B $1.80B $1.77B $1.61B $1.64B $1.64B $33.37M $- $1.56B $1.50B $1.33B $47.78M $1.45B $1.21B $1.26B $1.09B $1.09B $1.07B $1.06B
Other Liabilities $-54.86M $-46.26M $- $- $- $- $- $1.69B $1.63B $- $- $- $1.20B $- $- $- $- $- $- $-
Total Liabilities $1.84B $1.80B $1.82B $1.81B $1.61B $1.68B $1.64B $1.75B $1.63B $1.56B $1.54B $1.36B $1.29B $1.45B $1.22B $1.27B $1.33B $1.33B $1.30B $1.30B
Preferred Stock $- $- $- $1 $- $- $- $1 $- $- $1 $- $- $- $- $- $0 $0 $- $-
Common Stock $170.75M $163.00K $163.00K $163.00K $158.00K $152.00K $145.00K $139.00K $134.00K $131.00K $128.00K $124.00K $117.00K $116.00K $116.00K $116.00K $115.00K $115.00K $115.00K $111.00K
Retained Earnings $- $109.67M $118.90M $154.95M $140.01M $72.53M $117.09M $89.70M $59.91M $74.25M $84.99M $155.31M $216.52M $170.69M $192.33M $154.76M $133.39M $-52.86M $-59.35M $-85.11M
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss $- $- $- $0 $6.23M $0 $0 $0 $- $0 $0 $0 $67.45M $0 $-0 $1.16B $-0 $-0 $0 $-0
Other Total Stockholders Equity $1.82B $1.74B $1.74B $1.73B $1.66B $1.58B $1.47B $1.41B $1.34B $1.29B $1.24B $1.18B $1.09B $1.17B $1.16B $1.16B $1.16B $1.23B $1.22B $1.18B
Total Stockholders Equity $1.99B $1.85B $1.86B $1.89B $1.80B $1.65B $1.59B $1.50B $1.40B $1.36B $1.33B $1.33B $1.31B $1.34B $1.36B $1.32B $1.29B $1.17B $1.16B $1.10B
Total Equity $1.99B $1.85B $1.86B $1.89B $1.80B $1.65B $1.59B $1.50B $1.40B $1.36B $1.33B $1.33B $1.31B $1.34B $1.36B $1.32B $1.29B $1.17B $1.16B $1.10B
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity $3.83B $3.66B $3.67B $3.70B $3.42B $3.34B $3.22B $3.25B $3.03B $2.92B $2.87B $2.69B $2.60B $2.79B $2.58B $2.58B $2.62B $2.50B $2.47B $2.40B
Minority Interest $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $-
Total Liabilities and Total Equity $3.83B $3.66B $3.67B $3.70B $3.42B $3.34B $3.22B $3.25B $3.03B $2.92B $2.87B $2.69B $2.60B $2.79B $2.58B $2.58B $2.62B $2.50B $2.47B $2.40B
Total Investments $3.66B $3.56B $3.57B $3.57B $3.25B $3.26B $3.11B $3.13B $2.96B $2.83B $2.72B $2.59B $2.43B $2.51B $2.52B $2.46B $2.35B $2.42B $2.36B $2.30B
Total Debt $18.19M $18.48M $1.77B $1.77B $1.56B $1.64B $1.59B $1.72B $- $1.53B $1.51B $1.33B $1.24B $1.42B $1.19B $1.24B $1.30B $1.30B $1.28B $1.28B
Net Debt $-24.48M $-20.42M $1.73B $1.71B $1.46B $1.61B $1.53B $1.65B $-15.80M $1.47B $1.39B $1.27B $1.11B $1.18B $1.17B $1.17B $1.10B $1.27B $1.24B $1.24B

Annual Cash Flow

Breakdown December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
Net Income $31.49M $337.48M $102.08M $174.16M $227.26M
Depreciation and Amortization $31.21M $190.00K $204.00K $317.00K $415.00K
Deferred Income Tax $- $- $- $-10.38M $-8.47M
Stock Based Compensation $12.48M $- $13.38M $11.93M $11.05M
Change in Working Capital $- $-17.17M $-16.23M $13.39M $5.74M
Accounts Receivables $62.00K $- $-14.21M $1.71M $1.13M
Inventory $- $- $- $- $-1.13M
Accounts Payables $- $- $- $- $-16.00K
Other Working Capital $15.36M $-17.17M $-2.01M $11.68M $5.76M
Other Non Cash Items $-193.27M $-252.23M $-521.69M $-59.25M $-25.62M
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $-118.09M $68.28M $-424.80M $128.62M $207.80M
Investments in Property Plant and Equipment $- $-887.00K $-114.00K $-106.00K $-137.00K
Acquisitions Net $- $- $- $106.00K $137.00K
Purchases of Investments $-1.54B $- $-1.47B $-1.47B $-761.26M
Sales Maturities of Investments $1.01B $- $545.64M $111.89M $32.78M
Other Investing Activities $536.62M $- $919.39M $1.36B $728.48M
Net Cash Used for Investing Activities $-705.00K $-887.00K $-114.00K $-106.00K $-137.00K
Debt Repayment $213.63M $-24.00M $343.04M $-62.17M $-2.93M
Common Stock Issued $220.88M $344.35M $232.09M $10.83M $77.18M
Common Stock Repurchased $-3.43M $-12.70M $-4.53M $-2.82M $-1.84M
Dividends Paid $-303.48M $-273.68M $-245.12M $-175.50M $-152.42M
Other Financing Activities $-8.40M $-11.22M $-10.95M $-209.00K $-5.33M
Net Cash Used Provided by Financing Activities $119.20M $22.75M $314.52M $-229.87M $-85.04M
Effect of Forex Changes on Cash $- $- $- $- $-
Net Change in Cash $408.00K $90.14M $-110.39M $-101.36M $122.63M
Cash at End of Period $116.42M $116.01M $25.88M $136.26M $237.62M
Cash at Beginning of Period $116.01M $25.88M $136.26M $237.62M $115.00M
Operating Cash Flow $-118.09M $68.28M $-424.80M $128.62M $207.80M
Capital Expenditure $- $-887.00K $-114.00K $-106.00K $-137.00K
Free Cash Flow $-118.09M $67.39M $-424.91M $128.51M $207.66M

Cash Flow Charts

Breakdown December 31, 2024 September 30, 2024 June 30, 2024 March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 September 30, 2023 June 30, 2023 March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 March 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 September 30, 2020 June 30, 2020 March 31, 2020
Net Income $-167.67M $68.71M $41.12M $90.01M $120.18M $27.97M $94.78M $94.56M $62.53M $53.20M $-10.32M $-3.34M $3.71M $23.55M $82.73M $64.16M $151.17M $43.05M $61.77M $-28.72M
Depreciation and Amortization $-13.77M $44.70M $96.00K $186.00K $23.00K $59.00K $64.00K $44.00K $44.00K $50.00K $56.00K $54.00K $62.00K $68.00K $93.00K $94.00K $96.00K $97.00K $96.00K $126.00K
Deferred Income Tax $- $- $- $- $-27.36M $-3.34M $-3.33M $-3.19M $- $- $- $-3.12M $47.62M $- $- $-164.73M $68.15M $- $-56.04M $18.20M
Stock Based Compensation $- $2.80M $3.34M $3.13M $3.39M $3.34M $3.33M $3.19M $- $2.47M $3.66M $4.42M $2.94M $3.32M $2.93M $2.74M $3.58M $2.52M $2.13M $2.08M
Change in Working Capital $605.00K $-6.91M $13.83M $-6.91M $-21.92M $169.00K $15.49M $-10.91M $7.87M $-7.17M $19.67M $-36.59M $10.48M $1.88M $9.20M $-8.17M $10.20M $-1.31M $8.14M $-11.28M
Accounts Receivables $-1.19M $69.00K $3.87M $-2.74M $-684.00K $27.00K $-594.00K $201.00K $-6.17M $-3.27M $-2.48M $-2.29M $494.00K $1.20M $1.53M $-1.52M $-749.00K $-48.00K $-321.00K $1.07M
Inventory $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $-
Accounts Payables $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $-16.00K
Other Working Capital $1.80M $-6.98M $9.96M $-4.17M $-21.23M $142.00K $16.09M $-11.11M $14.04M $-3.90M $22.15M $-34.30M $9.98M $678.00K $7.67M $-6.65M $10.95M $-1.26M $8.46M $-12.33M
Other Non Cash Items $-164.74M $-30.32M $24.95M $-15.32M $48.03M $-143.56M $23.31M $-164.57M $-135.36M $-107.58M $121.36M $-148.75M $27.69M $15.37M $-53.79M $55.71M $-2.06M $-53.08M $-4.15M $-5.10M
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $-345.57M $78.98M $83.66M $64.84M $130.88M $-115.36M $133.64M $-80.87M $-64.92M $-53.17M $-118.08M $-188.62M $99.94M $40.87M $38.23M $-50.42M $231.82M $-11.25M $11.93M $-24.70M
Investments in Property Plant and Equipment $- $670.00K $-378.00K $-292.00K $-497.00K $-11.00K $-285.00K $-94.00K $-28.00K $-12.00K $-24.00K $-50.00K $-94.00K $- $- $-12.00K $-22.00K $-48.00K $-38.00K $-29.00K
Acquisitions Net $- $- $- $- $887.00K $- $- $- $- $- $- $50.00K $106.00K $- $- $12.00K $137.00K $- $- $29.00K
Purchases of Investments $-362.38M $-224.98M $-349.86M $-605.24M $-1.60B $-456.87M $-358.60M $-476.16M $- $-1.10B $-439.11M $-351.60M $-1.47B $-404.04M $-273.81M $-355.33M $-761.26M $- $- $-233.61M
Sales Maturities of Investments $259.75M $120.17M $325.69M $299.50M $1.05B $267.97M $403.19M $343.28M $- $392.41M $268.52M $8.82M $111.89M $-225.15M $898.76M $12.97M $32.78M $- $- $17.08M
Other Investing Activities $432.52M $104.10M $- $418.82M $552.06M $188.90M $-44.59M $132.88M $- $705.40M $- $342.79M $1.36B $- $- $342.36M $728.34M $- $- $216.54M
Net Cash Used for Investing Activities $329.89M $-30.00K $-24.54M $-306.03M $-497.00K $-11.00K $-285.00K $-94.00K $-28.00K $-12.00K $-24.00K $-50.00K $-94.00K $-45.00K $-4.20M $-12.00K $-22.00K $-48.00K $-38.00K $-29.00K
Debt Repayment $-181.00M $-9.00M $-6.00M $196.00M $-79.00M $43.00M $-127.00M $139.00M $52.00M $21.18M $175.36M $94.50M $-177.64M $233.86M $-56.42M $-55.51M $-6.50M $26.24M $-1.13M $-21.54M
Common Stock Issued $153.60M $- $- $67.28M $100.74M $111.28M $66.16M $66.17M $40.08M $43.29M $62.54M $86.18M $10.83M $- $- $-195.00K $3.61M $- $38.89M $34.96M
Common Stock Repurchased $-1.03M $-1.09M $1.40M $-2.70M $-577.00K $-512.00K $-10.23M $-1.38M $206.00K $-572.00K $-894.00K $-3.27M $-710.00K $-744.00K $-323.00K $-1.04M $-270.00K $-389.00K $-283.00K $-895.00K
Dividends Paid $-225.59M $-75.50M $-75.84M $-74.25M $-71.93M $-71.48M $-66.44M $-63.83M $-66.19M $-63.00M $-59.07M $-56.86M $-45.41M $-44.24M $-44.09M $-41.76M $-38.03M $-35.63M $-35.36M $-43.40M
Other Financing Activities $355.68M $-1.84M $-36.00K $-867.00K $-833.00K $-3.72M $-751.00K $-5.92M $-680.00K $-976.00K $-3.60M $-5.69M $-1.00K $-4.59M $-3.00K $-2.07M $-1.04M $-346.00K $-881.00K $-3.05M
Net Cash Used Provided by Financing Activities $101.65M $-87.43M $-80.48M $185.46M $-51.60M $78.57M $-138.27M $134.04M $25.41M $-83.00K $174.33M $114.86M $-212.94M $184.28M $-100.84M $-100.38M $-42.23M $-10.13M $1.25M $-33.92M
Effect of Forex Changes on Cash $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $-
Net Change in Cash $72.40M $5.10M $-21.37M $-55.73M $78.78M $-36.80M $-4.91M $53.07M $-39.53M $-53.27M $56.22M $-73.81M $-113.09M $225.15M $-62.60M $-150.81M $189.56M $-21.42M $13.14M $-58.65M
Cash at End of Period $116.42M $44.02M $38.92M $60.29M $116.01M $37.23M $74.03M $78.95M $25.88M $65.41M $118.68M $62.46M $136.26M $249.36M $24.21M $86.82M $237.62M $48.06M $69.48M $56.34M
Cash at Beginning of Period $44.02M $38.92M $60.29M $116.01M $37.23M $74.03M $78.95M $25.88M $65.41M $118.68M $62.46M $136.26M $249.36M $24.21M $86.82M $237.62M $48.06M $69.48M $56.34M $115.00M
Operating Cash Flow $-345.57M $78.98M $83.66M $64.84M $130.88M $-115.36M $133.64M $-80.87M $-64.92M $-53.17M $-118.08M $-188.62M $99.94M $40.87M $38.23M $-50.42M $231.82M $-11.25M $11.93M $-24.70M
Capital Expenditure $700.00K $-30.00K $-378.00K $-292.00K $-497.00K $-11.00K $-285.00K $-94.00K $-28.00K $-12.00K $-24.00K $-50.00K $-94.00K $- $- $-12.00K $-22.00K $-48.00K $-38.00K $-29.00K
Free Cash Flow $-344.87M $92.53M $83.28M $64.55M $130.38M $-115.38M $133.35M $-80.97M $-64.95M $-53.19M $-118.11M $-188.67M $99.85M $40.87M $38.23M $-50.43M $231.79M $-11.29M $11.90M $-24.73M

Hercules Capital Dividends

Explore Hercules Capital's dividend history, including dividend yield, payout ratio, and historical payments.

Dividend Yield

9.38%

Dividend Payout Ratio

115.40%

Dividend Paid & Capex Coverage Ratio

-0.39x

Hercules Capital Dividend History

Dividend Adjusted Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Declaration Date
$0.47 $0.47 February 26, 2025 February 26, 2025 March 05, 2025 February 11, 2025
$0.48 $0.48 November 13, 2024 November 13, 2024 November 20, 2024 October 28, 2024
$0.48 $0.48 August 13, 2024 August 13, 2024 August 20, 2024 July 30, 2024
$0.48 $0.48 May 13, 2024 May 14, 2024 May 21, 2024 April 30, 2024
$0.48 $0.48 February 27, 2024 February 28, 2024 March 06, 2024 February 13, 2024
$0.48 $0.48 November 14, 2023 November 15, 2023 November 22, 2023 October 31, 2023
$0.48 $0.48 August 17, 2023 August 18, 2023 August 25, 2023 August 01, 2023
$0.47 $0.47 May 15, 2023 May 16, 2023 May 23, 2023 May 02, 2023
$0.47 $0.47 March 01, 2023 March 02, 2023 March 09, 2023 February 14, 2023
$0.51 $0.51 November 09, 2022 November 10, 2022 November 17, 2022 October 18, 2022
$0.5 $0.5 August 08, 2022 August 09, 2022 August 16, 2022 July 26, 2022
$0.48 $0.48 May 16, 2022 May 17, 2022 May 24, 2022 May 03, 2022
$0.48 $0.48 March 08, 2022 March 09, 2022 March 16, 2022 February 22, 2022
$0.4 $0.4 November 09, 2021 November 10, 2021 November 17, 2021 October 26, 2021
$0.39 $0.39 August 10, 2021 August 11, 2021 August 18, 2021 July 27, 2021
$0.39 $0.39 May 11, 2021 May 12, 2021 May 19, 2021 April 27, 2021
$0.37 $0.37 March 05, 2021 March 08, 2021 March 15, 2021 February 22, 2021
$0.34 $0.34 November 06, 2020 November 09, 2020 November 16, 2020 October 27, 2020
$0.32 $0.32 August 07, 2020 August 10, 2020 August 17, 2020 July 29, 2020
$0.32 $0.32 May 13, 2020 May 14, 2020 May 21, 2020 May 01, 2020

Hercules Capital News

Read the latest news about Hercules Capital, including recent articles, headlines, and updates.

Hercules Capital (HTGC) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts

In the most recent trading session, Hercules Capital (HTGC) closed at $17.54, indicating a +1.8% shift from the previous trading day.

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Hercules Capital Announces Date for Release of First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Conference Call

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 it has scheduled its first quarter 2025 financial results conference call for Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET). Hercules will release its financial.

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Correction: Hercules Capital Receives Secured Debt Rating Upgrade to BBB from Fitch Ratings, Inc.

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This press release corrects, replaces and entirely supersedes a prior version published on April 16, 2025. 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 Fitch Ratings, Inc. (“Fitch”) has upgraded Hercules' senior s.

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Hercules Capital Receives Investment Grade Rating Upgrade to BBB from Fitch Ratings, Inc.

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 Fitch Ratings, Inc. (“Fitch”) has upgraded Hercules' investment grade credit and corporate rating to BBB from BBB- with a stable outlook, as well as its underlying anal.

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Hercules Capital: You Can Lock In A 10% Yield Again

Market volatility due to new tariffs has created a buying window for high-quality BDCs like Hercules Capital, offering a 10% dividend yield. Hercules Capital's strong performance in 2024, with record gross fundings and growing portfolio, positions it well for future growth in the VC-backed tech sector. Despite being the most expensive BDC, Hercules Capital's solid dividend coverage, supplemental dividends, and growth catalysts justify its high NAV premium.

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BDC Weekly Review: BDCs Plunge On Macro Fears

We take a look at the action in business development companies through the first week of April and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. BDCs faced significant losses, with average returns around -9% on the week with valuations dropping below historical averages. Valuation uncertainty is high due to quarterly NAV declarations and systemic/idiosyncratic factors; estimated NAV drops are 2-3% from Q4 levels.

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Hercules Capital (HTGC) Flat As Market Gains: What You Should Know

In the most recent trading session, Hercules Capital (HTGC) closed at $16.83, indicating no shift from the previous trading day.

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MoonLake Secures up to $500 Million in Non-Dilutive Financing from Hercules Capital and Announces a Capital Markets Update on April 29 to Provide Important Clinical Updates

Zug, Switzerland, April 3, 2025 – MoonLake Immunotherapeutics (MoonLake; Nasdaq: MLTX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on creating next-level therapies for inflammatory diseases, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE:HTGC), a leader in customized debt financing for companies in the life sciences and technology-related markets, for up to $500 million in non-dilutive capital, of which $75 million drawn down at close and additional tranches will become available upon achievement of certain pre-specified milestones that are aligned with MoonLake's strategy and funding needs.

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Hercules Capital (HTGC) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for Investors

Hercules Capital (HTGC) closed at $19.06 in the latest trading session, marking a -0.21% move from the prior day.

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Savara Enters Into Non-Dilutive Debt Financing for up to $200M With Hercules Capital

LANGHORNE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Savara Inc. (Nasdaq: SVRA) (the Company), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on rare respiratory diseases, today announced that it has entered into a loan and security agreement with Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC), for up to $200 million. Access to the additional capital strengthens Savara's balance sheet following the submission of the Biologics License Application (BLA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for MOLBREEVI* as a tre.

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Hercules Capital (HTGC) Advances But Underperforms Market: Key Facts

Hercules Capital (HTGC) reachead $19.32 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +0.42% change compared to its last close.

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Hercules Capital: It Can't Be Missing From Any Dividend Portfolio

Hercules Capital is one of the best BDC with a 20-year history, offering a 10.4% dividend yield and a +1,040% total return since inception. HTGC's strong financials, including recent record-high TII and NII, ensure sustainable dividends and long-term stability. The recent 19% pullbacks give a decent buy signal, despite the stock's premium P/NAV valuation.

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My Favorite Stocks to Add Right Now

A friend of mine keeps posting every day about how much money she has lost in the stock market. I finally had to comment on her post: “Stop checking your account.

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Is It Worth Investing in Hercules Capital (HTGC) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

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Hercules Capital: Buy The Drop On This Income Machine

Hercules Capital offers a compelling buy-the-dip opportunity for income investors with a 10% dividend yield and strong earnings yield. HTGC's internally managed structure enhances shareholder alignment and cost efficiency, supporting consistently high returns and a high-quality, predominantly first-lien portfolio. Despite recent market volatility, HTGC maintains low non-accrual rates, strong dividend coverage, conservative leverage, and robust liquidity.

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Hercules Capital (HTGC) Surpasses Market Returns: Some Facts Worth Knowing

The latest trading day saw Hercules Capital (HTGC) settling at $18.84, representing a +1.78% change from its previous close.

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Forget Growth: 5 Big Safe Yields Worth Considering

The stock market has been ugly (particularly growth stocks), and it could get much worse. Thankfully, however, there is another way. Income investing focuses on big, steady dividend and interest payments, thereby allowing investors to worry far less about price volatility (as long as those big income payments keep coming in). This report shares 5 big safe yield strategies (including a variety of top income ideas), and then concludes with an important takeaway about succeeding in this market.

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2 Income ETFs To Ride Out The Current Market Decline

Dividends provide stability and psychological benefits during market declines, helping investors avoid panic selling and irrational decisions. Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF offers a 6.1% dividend yield with investment-grade debt, providing stable income and sector diversification. Putnam BDC Income ETF offers a 9.1% dividend yield with high-quality BDCs, combining capital appreciation and income, but with higher price volatility.

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An Important Warning For BDC Investors

Why BDCs may be entering a dangerous phase. Avoid these risks before it's too late. One BDC stands out as a safe bet, and is my top pick right now.

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Hercules Capital Receives Investment Grade Rating Upgrade to BBB (high) with Revised Outlook to Stable from Morningstar DBRS

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 Morningstar DBRS (“DBRS”) has upgraded Hercules' investment grade credit and corporate rating to BBB (high) from BBB with a trend revision from Positive to Stable, as w.

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KBRA Assigns Rating to Hercules Capital, Inc.'s $250 Million Convertible Unsecured Notes Due 2028

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns a rating of BBB+ to Hercules Capital, Inc.'s (NYSE: HTGC or “the company”) $250 million 4.75% convertible unsecured notes due September 2028. The rating Outlook is Stable. Key Credit Considerations The rating reflects the company's diversified $3.66 billion investment portfolio consisting of 118 portfolio companies (debt investments) with a focus on senior secured first lien venture debt investments (86.9%) in the technology and life sciences sectors, sol.

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Hercules Capital: Secure A Juicy 9% Yield On The Drop

Hercules Capital achieved record results in FY 2024, with record gross funding and net investment income, making it a top BDC for dividend consistency reasons. Despite trading at a 74% premium to NAV, the recent market drop presents a new buying opportunity for dividend investors seeking high-quality recurring income. Hercules Capital's focus on technology and life sciences, along with a non-accrual percentage of 0.5%, underscores its exceptional balance sheet quality.

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Hercules Capital Prices $250.0 Million of Convertible Unsecured Notes

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) (“Hercules” or the “Company”), today announced that it has agreed to sell to the initial purchasers in a private offering, $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.75% Convertible Unsecured Notes due 2028 (the “Convertible Notes”). The Company also has granted the initial purchasers an option to purchase up to an additional $37.5 million principal amount of the Convertible Notes to cover overallotments, if any. Th.

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Hercules Capital Announces Offering of $250.0 Million of Convertible Unsecured Notes

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) (“Hercules” or the “Company”), today announced that it plans to make an offering of $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of its Convertible Unsecured Notes due 2028 (the “Convertible Notes”). The Company plans to grant the initial purchasers an option to purchase up to an additional $37.5 million principal amount of the Convertible Notes to cover overallotments, if any. The Convertible Notes will be offered only to qua.

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BDC Investors Beware: 3 Major Risks You Can't Ignore Right Now

BDCs have been soaring, but cracks are starting to show—here's what investors need to watch out for. We discuss why most BDCs are not worth buying now. One BDC stands out as a strong buy—find out which name offers value, safety, and sustainable dividends.

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Buy These 7-11% Yielding Cash Cows For Retirement Income

Capital Southwest offers an 11% yield, strong balance sheet, and robust deal flow, making it a compelling investment in the underserved lower middle market. Omega Healthcare Investors provides a 7.4% yield, steady long-term leases, and improving operator fundamentals, offering growth in supply constrained markets. Both CSWC and OHI present attractive high-yielding opportunities, offering stability and potentially strong returns amidst market volatility and high-growth stock pressures.

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BDC Weekly Review: Few Worries About MSDL Share Cap Raise

We take a look at the action in business development companies through the second week of February and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. BDCs saw a strong 2% gain, driven by solid earnings and hot inflation numbers, with CGBD underperforming due to a BOA rating cut. Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund seeks shareholder approval to increase shares significantly, a common practice among BDCs with minimal dilution concerns.

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I'm Buying Up To 9% Yield For Recurring Income

The 4% rule may be outdated due to current inflation and market conditions, making income stocks all the more relevant. I highlight two quality players who offer well-covered dividends and strong business models. Both companies carry strong balance sheets, and could be potentially rewarding for long-term income and growth.

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Hercules Capital: Q4 Results Reinforce Portfolio Strength

Hercules Capital has shown strong portfolio growth, with a 20.63% price increase and a 33.5% total return over the past year. HTGC's portfolio is robust, with 91% first lien senior secured debt and 97.4% floating rate structure, benefiting from the high-interest rate environment. Despite a slight miss in Q4 earnings, HTGC's net investment income and total investment income have grown consistently, supported by new investments.

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HTGC's Q4 Earnings Meet Estimates, Investment Income Falls

Solid funding commitments support Hercules Capital's Q4 earnings amid a decline in net investment income and higher operating expenses.

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