Hercules Capital, Inc. Common Stock (HTGC)

There has been a massive shift from companies quickly going for IPOs to staying private for longer. The growth in the number of companies staying private is reflected in the growth of private credit – and Hercules Capital Inc. (HTGC) benefits.

There has been a massive shift from companies quickly going for Initial Public Offerings to staying private for much longer (or never going through an IPO).

Hercules Capital is a business development company, or BDC, that lends money to emerging companies.

Hercules Capital Inc. is engaged in providing senior secured loans to high-growth, venture capital-backed companies in a variety of technology, life sciences, and sustainable and renewable technology industries.

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HTGC stock results show that Hercules Capital met analyst estimates for earnings per share but missed on revenue for the second quarter of 2024.

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