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Oct 29, 2025 4:00 PM

Exploring Hercules Capital's Earnings Expectations

Hercules Capital (NYSE:HTGC) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Thursday, 2025-10-30. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.

Analysts are estimating that Hercules Capital will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.48.

The market awaits Hercules Capital's announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.

It's important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.

Historical Earnings Performance

Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.03, which was followed by a 2.08% increase in the share price the next day.

Here's a look at Hercules Capital's past performance and the resulting price change:

Quarter

Q2 2025

Q1 2025

Q4 2024

Q3 2024

EPS Estimate

0.47

0.46

0.50

0.51

EPS Actual

0.50

0.45

0.49

0.51

Price Change %

2.00

-1.00

1.00

-1.00

Stock Performance

Shares of Hercules Capital were trading at $18.05 as of October 28. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 10.1%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely a little upset going into this earnings release.

Analyst Insights on Hercules Capital

Understanding market sentiments and expectations within the industry is crucial for investors. This analysis delves into the latest insights on Hercules Capital.

The consensus rating for Hercules Capital is Outperform, derived from 4 analyst ratings. An average ...