Equity Profile

HTGC

Hercules Capital, Inc.

FinancialsAsset Management & Custody Banks$3.0B

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Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026After Close5:00 PM EDT

Company Snapshot

Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC) operates in the financial sector, focusing on asset management and providing financing solutions to growth companies....

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a key indicator of profitability and will show how well the company is managing its investments.

0.48

Revenue

Revenue growth is essential for assessing the company's ability to scale and support its portfolio companies.

147M

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HTGC Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC) operates in the financial sector, focusing on asset management and providing financing solutions to growth companies. With a market cap of $3 billion, it plays a crucial role in supporting innovation and entrepreneurship, especially in technology and life sciences.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

38%

Avg EPS Surprise

-7.46%

Avg Stock Reaction

-0.45%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1-2026, Hercules Capital reported an EPS of $0.48, slightly beating expectations. The stock reacted positively, gaining 0.79% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts expect Hercules Capital to report steady earnings and revenue growth this quarter, with EPS projected at $0.48 and revenue at $147 million.

Bull Case

If Hercules Capital exceeds expectations, it could signal strong demand for its financing services, potentially driving the stock higher.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company falls short of estimates, it may raise concerns about the sustainability of its business model and lead to a decline in stock price.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

0.48

Earnings per share is a key indicator of profitability and will show how well the company is managing its investments.

Revenue

147M

Revenue growth is essential for assessing the company's ability to scale and support its portfolio companies.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will Hercules Capital report an EPS above $0.48?

Exceeding this EPS estimate could indicate strong performance and investor confidence.

How does revenue compare to the $147 million consensus?

Revenue performance is critical to understanding the company's growth trajectory and market demand.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The consensus may underestimate Hercules Capital's ability to leverage its portfolio for higher returns, especially in a favorable economic environment.

Supporting Evidence

The company has a history of beating EPS estimates, which could indicate a trend of strong performance.

The options market is pricing in a larger move than historical averages, suggesting that investors expect significant news.

Recent trends in the financial sector show increasing demand for growth capital, which could benefit Hercules.

Key Risk

If Hercules reports revenue significantly above $147 million, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is closely watching Hercules Capital's ability to maintain profitability and revenue growth amid changing economic conditions.

Bull Confirmed If

Reporting an EPS of $0.50 or higher would confirm strong demand and operational efficiency.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.47 would raise concerns about the company's growth prospects.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±8.74%

Historical Avg

±0.8%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant potential move, indicating that investors are anticipating volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±8.7% while HTGC has averaged ±0.8% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.2%

30d HV

22.8%

Calls (10K)P/C Ratio: 1.13Puts (8K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Hercules beats expectations, history suggests the stock could see a modest increase, confirming positive market sentiment.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line, the stock may remain stable, but cautious management commentary could lead to a slight decline.

Miss

Should the company miss estimates, history indicates a potential drop in stock price, reflecting investor disappointment.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on new financing deals or partnerships.
2Insights into the performance of specific sectors within the portfolio.
3Management's outlook on economic conditions and their impact on growth.
4Details on any changes to investment strategy or risk management.
5Responses to questions about competition and market positioning.

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Company Snapshot

Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC) operates in the financial sector, focusing on asset management and providing financing solutions to growth companies....

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a key indicator of profitability and will show how well the company is managing its investments.

0.48

Revenue

Revenue growth is essential for assessing the company's ability to scale and support its portfolio companies.

147M

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

HTGC Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

38%

Avg EPS Surprise

-7.46%

Avg Stock Reaction

-0.45%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1-2026, Hercules Capital reported an EPS of $0.48, slightly beating expectations. The stock reacted positively, gaining 0.79% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts expect Hercules Capital to report steady earnings and revenue growth this quarter, with EPS projected at $0.48 and revenue at $147 million.

Bull Case

If Hercules Capital exceeds expectations, it could signal strong demand for its financing services, potentially driving the stock higher.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company falls short of estimates, it may raise concerns about the sustainability of its business model and lead to a decline in stock price.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

0.48

Earnings per share is a key indicator of profitability and will show how well the company is managing its investments.

Revenue

147M

Revenue growth is essential for assessing the company's ability to scale and support its portfolio companies.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will Hercules Capital report an EPS above $0.48?

Exceeding this EPS estimate could indicate strong performance and investor confidence.

How does revenue compare to the $147 million consensus?

Revenue performance is critical to understanding the company's growth trajectory and market demand.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The consensus may underestimate Hercules Capital's ability to leverage its portfolio for higher returns, especially in a favorable economic environment.

Supporting Evidence

The company has a history of beating EPS estimates, which could indicate a trend of strong performance.

The options market is pricing in a larger move than historical averages, suggesting that investors expect significant news.

Recent trends in the financial sector show increasing demand for growth capital, which could benefit Hercules.

Key Risk

If Hercules reports revenue significantly above $147 million, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is closely watching Hercules Capital's ability to maintain profitability and revenue growth amid changing economic conditions.

Bull Confirmed If

Reporting an EPS of $0.50 or higher would confirm strong demand and operational efficiency.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.47 would raise concerns about the company's growth prospects.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±8.74%

Historical Avg

±0.8%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant potential move, indicating that investors are anticipating volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±8.7% while HTGC has averaged ±0.8% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.2%

30d HV

22.8%

Calls (10K)P/C Ratio: 1.13Puts (8K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Hercules beats expectations, history suggests the stock could see a modest increase, confirming positive market sentiment.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line, the stock may remain stable, but cautious management commentary could lead to a slight decline.

Miss

Should the company miss estimates, history indicates a potential drop in stock price, reflecting investor disappointment.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on new financing deals or partnerships.
2Insights into the performance of specific sectors within the portfolio.
3Management's outlook on economic conditions and their impact on growth.
4Details on any changes to investment strategy or risk management.
5Responses to questions about competition and market positioning.