Hercules Capital, Inc. is projected to rise to $17.04 by 2027, a +10% move from its current price of $15.45. HTGC is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
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Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 6/10/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11 | $15.26 | $15.45 | $15.64 | -0.01% |
| Jun 12 | $15.18 | $15.45 | $15.72 | -0.01% |
| Jun 13 | $15.12 | $15.45 | $15.78 | -0.02% |
| Jun 14 | $15.07 | $15.45 | $15.83 | -0.02% |
| Jun 15 | $15.02 | $15.45 | $15.88 | -0.03% |
| Jun 16 | $14.98 | $15.45 | $15.92 | -0.03% |
| Jun 17 | $14.95 | $15.44 | $15.96 | -0.04% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $14.95 | $15.44 | $15.96 | -0.04% |
| Week 2 | $14.74 | $15.44 | $16.17 | -0.07% |
| Week 3 | $14.58 | $15.43 | $16.33 | -0.11% |
| Week 4 | $14.45 | $15.43 | $16.47 | -0.14% |
| Week 5 | $14.33 | $15.42 | $16.59 | -0.18% |
| Week 6 | $14.23 | $15.42 | $16.70 | -0.22% |
| Week 7 | $14.13 | $15.41 | $16.81 | -0.25% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Hercules Capital, Inc. is a business development company that provides private equity, venture debt, and growth capital to venture-backed companies at all stages of development. The firm offers a broad range of financing solutions, including growth capital financing, management buy-out and corporate spin-out financing, asset-based financing, and bridge financing to IPOs or mergers and acquisitions.
Hercules Capital was founded in December 2003 and is based in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in North America and Europe. The firm generally invests in private companies and selectively engages with public ones, focusing on customized financing solutions across emerging growth, mid- and late- venture, and growth stages.
HTGC is a Financial Services stock trading under the HTGC symbol. It has a current price of $15.34 and a market capitalization of $2.87B, with a rank of 1762.
The shares are situated in a near-term neutral technical posture, with an RSI of 40 and sentiment labeled NEUTRAL. The 50-day simple moving average (SMA) is $15.26 and the 200-day SMA is $17.30, suggesting the stock is trading around a key near-term average.
In the near term, the stock shows a support level at $15.28 and a resistance level at $16.57. The 30-day trading range runs from $14.17 to $16.60, and annualized volatility stands at 20%.
The long-range forecast envisions upside over time, with the 2026 average price near $15.34 and the potential for higher levels in later years; notable milestones include a 2030 average price of $24.85 and a 2050 average of $96.85, with corresponding ROIs of 62% and 531.4%, respectively.
A major floor 10.1% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
Price is testing support right now (1.5% away) — a key level to hold.
The nearest ceiling, 7.2% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 20.9% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key HTGC support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of HTGC market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $15.36 | Buy | $15.35 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $15.46 | Sell | $15.43 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $15.53 | Sell | $15.52 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $15.50 | Sell | $15.58 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $15.80 | Sell | $15.96 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $17.11 | Sell | $16.72 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 43.96 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 22.82 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | -115.86 | Sell |
| Williams %R (14) | -97.96 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.04 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -2.62 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.16 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 2.04 | Buy |
| TRIX (15) | -0.03 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -0.34 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 44.77 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -0.11 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -80.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 15.29 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 10.94 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.19 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is neutral overall. RSI(14) is 40, indicating modest momentum. The stock is trading near the 50-day moving average of $15.26, below the 200-day moving average of $17.30, which can imply limited near-term upside.
Support sits at $15.28 and resistance at $16.57, framing a tight range around the current level. Over the last 30 days, the price has fluctuated between $14.17 and $16.60, reflecting modest volatility in a narrow band.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $13.89 | $15.45 | $18.74 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $13.93 | $17.04 | $21.81 | +10% | Neutral | |
| $14.60 | $18.19 | $23.89 | +18% | Neutral | |
| $16.66 | $21.07 | $28.26 | +36% | Bullish | |
| $19.53 | $25.03 | $34.16 | +62% | Bullish | |
| $19.68 | $25.53 | $35.39 | +65% | Bullish | |
| $21.10 | $27.68 | $38.92 | +79% | Bullish | |
| $22.24 | $29.48 | $41.98 | +91% | Bullish | |
| $21.31 | $28.52 | $41.10 | +85% | Bullish | |
| $24.48 | $33.07 | $48.19 | +114% | Bullish | |
| $32.75 | $46.15 | $70.45 | +199% | Bullish | |
| $62.72 | $94.77 | $155.04 | +513% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $13.89 | $15.45 | $18.49 | +0.00% |
| July 2026 | $13.19 | $15.45 | $18.48 | -0.02% |
| August 2026 | $13.07 | $15.38 | $18.54 | -0.44% |
| September 2026 | $13.26 | $15.67 | $19.01 | +1.87% |
| October 2026 | $13.12 | $15.56 | $18.98 | -0.70% |
| November 2026 | $12.72 | $15.13 | $18.55 | -2.76% |
| December 2026 | $12.75 | $15.21 | $18.74 | +0.54% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month HTGC forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
Expect HTGC to range from $13.89 to $18.74 through 2026. The $15.45 average target implies a 0% move from current prices. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
The HTGC price prediction for 2027 points to an average of $17.04 (low $13.93, high $21.81) — a potential gain of +10% on today's $15.45. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
In 2028, HTGC is projected to trade between $14.60 and $23.89, averaging $18.19 — a potential gain of +18% from today's $15.45. That is up +7% on the projected 2027 average. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Hercules Capital, Inc.'s 2029 outlook centres on $21.07, within a $16.66 to $28.26 range. That is up +16% on the projected 2028 average. That marks a +36% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2030, HTGC could reach as high as $34.16, with a base case around $25.03 and support toward $19.53 — roughly +62% from $15.45. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect HTGC to range from $19.68 to $35.39 through 2031. The $25.53 average target implies a +65% move from current prices. That is up +2% on the projected 2030 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The HTGC price prediction for 2032 points to an average of $27.68 (low $21.10, high $38.92) — a potential gain of +79% on today's $15.45. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2033, HTGC is projected to trade between $22.24 and $41.98, averaging $29.48 — a potential gain of +91% from today's $15.45. That is up +7% on the projected 2032 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Hercules Capital, Inc.'s 2034 outlook centres on $28.52, within a $21.31 to $41.10 range. That is -3% versus the projected 2033 average. That marks a +85% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2035, HTGC could reach as high as $48.19, with a base case around $33.07 and support toward $24.48 — roughly +114% from $15.45. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect HTGC to range from $32.75 to $70.45 through 2040. The $46.15 average target implies a +199% move from current prices. That is up +40% on the projected 2035 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The HTGC price prediction for 2050 points to an average of $94.77 (low $62.72, high $155.04) — a potential gain of +513% on today's $15.45. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in HTGC today (≈ 64.724919 HTGC) could be worth
$6,134.13
+$5,134.13 (+513%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected HTGC price of $94.77 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in HTGCwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in HTGC on Jun 9, 2025 (≈ 55.340344 HTGC) would be worth
$855.01
-$144.99 (-14.5%) today · 0.86× · US Dollar
Based on a HTGC entry price of $18.07 vs. today's $15.45.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $15.69 | $984.7 | -1.5% |
| 1 month ago | $16.15 | $956.66 | -4.3% |
| 3 months ago | $14.63 | $1,056.05 | +5.6% |
| 6 months ago | $19.05 | $811.02 | -18.9% |
| 1 year ago | $18.07 | $855.01 | -14.5% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $17.46 | $884.88 | -11.5% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $31.00 around 2035.
Implied market cap at $31.00: $5.8B
The multi-year forecast shows a gradual rise from 2026 onward, with 2026 averaging $15.34 (0% ROI) and 2027 averaging $16.88 (10% ROI). By 2028 the average is projected at $18.30 (19.3% ROI), and 2029 at $21.39 (39.4% ROI). The 2030 average is $24.85 with a 62% ROI, signaling meaningful upside into the early 2030s.
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In 2030 the forecasted average price is $24.85, with a min of $19.38, a max of $33.95, and an estimated ROI of 62%.
Forecasts show positive upside over time, with ROIs of 10% in 2027, 19.3% in 2028, 39.4% in 2029, 62% in 2030, and up to 531.4% by 2050, though these are estimates and not guarantees.
The 2035 max is $49.54 and the 2040 max is $70.84, so surpassing $50 appears possible in the later horizon, particularly by 2040.
Current price is $15.34 and market cap is $2.87B.
The 30-day range is $14.17 to $16.60 and the annualized volatility is 20%.
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