Hercules Capital(US:HTGC) ZACKSยท2024-10-09 23:20Company Performance - Hercules Capital (HTGC) closed at $20.11, reflecting a -0.3% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.71% [1] - Over the past month, shares of Hercules Capital increased by 8.56%, outperforming the Finance sector's decline of 4% and the S&P 500's rise of 6.41% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming earnings release is anticipated, with projected earnings per share (EPS) of $0.51, indicating a 1.92% decrease from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is estimated at $125.8 million, reflecting a 7.76% increase from the equivalent quarter last year [2] Full Year Estimates - For the full year, analysts expect earnings of $2.03 per share and revenue of $501.31 million, representing changes of -2.4% and +8.82% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Projections - Recent shifts in analyst projections for Hercules Capital should be monitored, as positive revisions indicate optimism regarding the company's business and profitability [4] Stock Performance and Zacks Rank - Estimate alterations are linked to stock price performance, and the Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), can be utilized for investment decisions [5][6] - Hercules Capital currently holds a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell), with the consensus EPS projection remaining stagnant over the past 30 days [6] Valuation Metrics - Hercules Capital has a Forward P/E ratio of 9.94, which is a premium compared to the industry's average Forward P/E of 8.02 [7] - The Financial - SBIC & Commercial Industry, part of the Finance sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 230, placing it in the bottom 9% of over 250 industries [7] Industry Performance - The strength of individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, with top-rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]