Recent Downgrade Sparks Debate: Hercules Capital (HTGC) has been a hot topic on X following a recent downgrade by analysts from 'buy' to 'hold.' Many users are questioning whether this signals deeper concerns about the company's high leverage and potential loan losses. The discussion remains active as investors weigh the impact of this shift in rating.
Dividend Yield Draws Attention: Despite the downgrade, some on X are highlighting HTGC’s attractive double-digit dividend yield as a reason to stay optimistic. Posts suggest that dips in the stock price could be buying opportunities for income-focused investors. This contrast in views keeps the conversation lively and divided.
Portfolio Risks Under Scrutiny: Concerns about specific loans in Hercules Capital’s portfolio have also surfaced on X, with users pointing to risky lending practices as a potential red flag. Some fear that declining revenues in funded companies could lead to losses. This adds a layer of caution to the ongoing discourse.
Note: This discussion summary was generated from an AI condensation of post data.
Hercules Capital Insider Trading Activity
Hercules Capital insiders have traded $HTGC stock on the open market 3 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 2 have been purchases and 1 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $HTGC stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
- GAYLE A CROWELL purchased 6,000 shares for an estimated $106,647
- CHRISTIAN FOLLMANN (Chief Operating Officer) has made 1 purchase buying 395 shares for an estimated $7,042 and 1 sale selling 395 shares for an estimated $7,042.
To track insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative's insider trading dashboard.
Hercules Capital Revenue
Hercules Capital had revenues of $101.9M in Q2 2025. This is an increase of 61.79% from the same period in the prior year.
You can track HTGC financials on Quiver Quantitative's HTGC stock page.
Hercules Capital Congressional Stock Trading
Members of Congress have traded $HTGC stock 3 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 2 have been purchases and 1 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $HTGC stock by members of Congress over the last 6 months:
- REPRESENTATIVE VIRGINIA FOXX has traded it 3 times. They made 2 purchases worth up to $30,000 on 11/19, 08/19 and 1 sale worth up to $50,000 on 09/25.
To track congressional stock trading, check out Quiver Quantitative's congressional trading dashboard.
Hercules Capital Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 172 institutional investors add shares of Hercules Capital stock to their portfolio, and 156 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- KINGSTONE CAPITAL PARTNERS TEXAS, LLC removed 28,419,870 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $537,419,741
- MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC removed 1,546,798 shares (-53.2%) from their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $29,249,950
- MARSHALL WACE, LLP added 592,242 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $11,199,296
- LPL FINANCIAL LLC added 497,579 shares (+38.4%) to their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $9,409,218
- QUBE RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGIES LTD added 446,860 shares (+77.0%) to their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $8,450,122
- TREXQUANT INVESTMENT LP added 380,520 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $7,195,633
- CUBIST SYSTEMATIC STRATEGIES, LLC removed 303,376 shares (-67.8%) from their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $5,736,840
To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard.
Hercules Capital Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $HTGC in the last several months. We have seen 3 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 0 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
- Compass Point issued a "Buy" rating on 11/04/2025
- JMP Securities issued a "Market Outperform" rating on 08/04/2025
- Piper Sandler issued a "Overweight" rating on 08/01/2025
To track analyst ratings and price targets for Hercules Capital, check out Quiver Quantitative's $HTGC forecast page.
Hercules Capital Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $HTGC recently. We have seen 4 analysts offer price targets for $HTGC in the last 6 months, with a median target of $20.0.
Here are some recent targets:
- Casey Alexander from Compass Point set a target price of $19.5 on 11/04/2025
- Vilas Abraham from UBS set a target price of $18.5 on 10/14/2025
- Crispin Love from Piper Sandler set a target price of $20.5 on 10/09/2025
- Devin Ryan from JMP Securities set a target price of $24.0 on 08/04/2025
This article is not financial advice. See Quiver Quantitative's disclaimers for more information. Note that there may be inaccuracies due to mistakes in ticker-mapping, and other anomalies.
