The latest trading session saw Hercules Capital (HTGC) ending at $19.38, denoting a +1.73% adjustment from its last day's close. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.54% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.72%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.65%. Heading into today, shares of the specialty finance company had gained 2.42% over the past month, lagging the Finance sector's gain of 4.89% and the S&P 500's gain of 4.86% in that time. The investment community will be clo ...

It's looking likely that the Fed will start tapering interest rates this month. One of the most prominent themes of monetary policy over the last few years is an intense scrutiny on interest rates -- and for good reason. In 2022 and 2023, the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates 11 times in an effort to stifle abnormally high levels of inflation. Although inflation still persists, the current level of 2.9% has materially cooled from its high points during the summer of 2022. The current picture surrounding ...

benjaminalbiach It pays to stick with 'best of breed' stocks across sectors, especially in the BDC segment, where management acumen and portfolio quality are of utmost importance. While Price-to-NAV is an often used measure behind investment decisions in the BDC space, other measures such as operational efficiency, alignment of interest and portfolio health are factors that should also be considered as part of a whole package. For example, internally managed BDCs like Capital Southwest (CSWC) and Main Stree ...

A small investment in these stocks now could lead to heaps of dividend income by the time you retire. Would you like to improve your passive income stream but don't have a lot of extra cash to throw around? If so, I have great news: These days, $100 is all it takes to acquire a share of three top dividend-paying stocks. Pfizer (PFE -0.73%), Hercules Capital (HTGC 1.14%), and Verizon Communications (VZ 0.57%) offer an average yield of about 7.6% at recent prices. They might not have the fastest-growing payou ...

NiseriN A few weeks ago, we wrote an article about Blackstone Secured Lending (BXSL), where we took a look at the leading BDC's yield profile. Our final conclusion on the stock was that the company's 10% yield appears to be of relatively high quality. However, given the company's exposure to floating rate debt and the market's current position in the rate cycle, it could spell downside of 10-20% for shares over the medium term given the current valuation. Today, we thought we'd take a look at Hercules Capit ...

Hercules Capital Inc.'s (HTGC) second-quarter 2024 net investment income of 51 cents per share matched the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The bottom line, however, declined 3.8% from the year-ago quarter. Results were primarily aided by an increase in the total investment income. Also, the balance sheet position remained strong and new commitments were robust. However, a rise in operating expenses was a headwind. Net investment income was $82.4 million, up 8.8% year over year. Total Investment Income Improves, E ...

Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE:HTGC) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 1, 2024 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Michael Hara - Managing Director, Investor Relations Scott Bluestein - Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer Seth Meyer - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Crispin Love - Piper Sandler Casey Alexander - Compass Point Research Christopher Nolan - Ladenburg Thalmann Douglas Harter - UBS Finian O'Shea - Wells Fargo Securities Paul Johnson - KBW Operator Good day, ev ...

Hercules Capital (HTGC) reported $125.01 million in revenue for the quarter ended June 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 7.6%. EPS of $0.51 for the same period compares to $0.53 a year ago. The reported revenue represents a surprise of +0.02% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $124.99 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.51, the company has not delivered EPS surprise. While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they ...

Hercules Capital (HTGC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.51 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to earnings of $0.53 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. A quarter ago, it was expected that this specialty finance company would post earnings of $0.48 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.50, delivering a surprise of 4.17%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. Hercules ...

Financing the Growth of Tomorrow's Companies Today Q2 2024 INVESTOR PRESENTATION August 1, 2024 Important Notice: Forward Looking Statements This presentation may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You should understand that under Section 27A(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, the "safe harbor" provisions of the Priva ...