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Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:30:16 +0000	Hercules Capital (HTGC) Down 7.4% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound? Hercules Capital (HTGC) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000	Perk Secures $300 Million Credit Facility to Accelerate Global Growth of Its AI-Native Platform BOSTON & LONDON, June 03, 2026--Perk, the AI-native travel and spend management platform, today announced the close of a $300 million private credit facility
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:23:58 +0000	Down 54% From Its All-Time High, This Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stock Under $30 Is a Screaming Buy Right Now For income investors hunting yield in a choppy rate environment, business development companies (BDCs) trading under $30 deserve a fresh look. These middle-market lenders pass through interest income as eye-watering distributions, and several names in the group now sit well off their highs after a year of yield compression and dividend resets. That combination, depressed ... Down 54% From Its All-Time High, This Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stock Under $30 Is a Screaming Buy Right Now
Thu, 28 May 2026 15:18:27 +0000	1 Small-Cap Stock with Exciting Potential and 2 We Ignore Many small-cap stocks have limited Wall Street coverage, giving savvy investors the chance to act before everyone else catches on. But the flip side is that these businesses have increased downside risk because they lack the scale and staying power of their larger competitors.
Wed, 27 May 2026 15:12:44 +0000	Volatility, lower venture valuations drive record Q1 originations – Hercules Capital Valuation uncertainty in Q1 drove more growth-stage companies to seek private credit financing, as borrowers sought to avoid raising equity capital at less attractive or more uncertain valuations, according to Hercules Capital. The platform benefited from the market volatility in Q1, said Hercules CIO and CEO Scott Bluestein. Bluestein expects the backdrop to drive elevated originations all year. “There were a lot of great companies we saw in Q1 that, maybe one or two years ago, probably would n
Tue, 26 May 2026 15:51:28 +0000	Specialty Finance Stocks Q1 Teardown: Hercules Capital (NYSE:HTGC) Vs The Rest Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q1 behind us, let’s have a look at Hercules Capital (NYSE:HTGC) and its peers.
Sat, 23 May 2026 09:14:48 +0000	Securities Class Actions Over Valuations Could Be A Game Changer For Hercules Capital (HTGC) In the past year, multiple law firms, including Rosen Law Firm and Faruqi & Faruqi, filed and investigated securities class actions against Hercules Capital, alleging overstated due diligence, misclassified portfolio investments, and inflated portfolio valuations between May 1, 2025 and February 27, 2026. These lawsuits and parallel fiduciary duty investigations raise important questions about Hercules Capital’s risk controls, valuation practices, and the reliability of its prior public...
Fri, 22 May 2026 18:43:11 +0000	Citi Raises its Price Target on Lexicon Pharmaceuticals (LXRX) Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:LXRX) is one of the 10 Best Penny Stocks to Buy for Long Term. On May 11, 2026, Citi raised the firm’s price target on Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:LXRX) to $3.10 from $2.30 and maintained a Buy rating following the company’s Q1 2026 earnings report. On May 7, 2026, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. […]
Fri, 22 May 2026 18:20:00 +0000	6 High-Yielding BDCs Safe Enough for Dividend Investors It has been a scary few months for the sector, but the worst may be over. Here are six BDCs that offer exceptional dividend durability.
Mon, 18 May 2026 09:56:55 +0000	1 of Wall Street’s Favorite Stock to Target This Week and 2 Facing Headwinds The stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%. But investors should take these forecasts with a grain of salt because analysts typically say nice things about companies so their firms can win business in other product lines like M&A advisory.
Thu, 14 May 2026 21:32:55 +0000	5 Must-Read Analyst Questions From Hercules Capital’s Q1 Earnings Call Hercules Capital delivered first quarter results that were in line with Wall Street expectations, with management crediting disciplined credit underwriting and record origination activity as key drivers. CEO Scott Bluestein emphasized that the company’s balance sheet and liquidity position remained strong despite a volatile market backdrop. He highlighted a deliberate focus on permanent capital structure and asset diversification, noting, “Our portfolio credit performance remains stable and our
Mon, 11 May 2026 00:20:01 +0000	Is It Time To Revisit Hercules Capital (HTGC) After Its Strong Multi‑Year Run? If you are wondering whether Hercules Capital is priced fairly or offering value at its current level after a long run on the market, this breakdown is for you. The stock recently closed at US$16.40, with returns of 2.2% over 7 days, 8.5% over 30 days, 4.0% over 1 year and 67.6% over both 3 and 5 years, while year to date it is down 13.0%. Recent coverage has focused on how Hercules Capital is positioning itself within the capital markets sector and how its funding activity and investment...
Sun, 10 May 2026 23:06:09 +0000	Hercules Capital Q1 Earnings Call Highlights Hercules Capital (NYSE:HTGC) reported record first-quarter 2026 originations and total investment income while emphasizing stable credit quality and strong liquidity amid heightened market volatility. Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer Scott Bluestein said the company delivered “a
Fri, 08 May 2026 16:55:00 +0000	CION Investment Stock Dips on Q1 Earnings Miss, Expenses Decline Y/Y CION shares plunge 5.3% as Q1 earnings miss estimates, with lower investment income and a decline in NAV weighing on results.
Fri, 08 May 2026 16:52:00 +0000	Main Street Capital Stock Dips on Q1 Earnings Miss, Expenses Rise Y/Y MAIN shares down after Q1 earnings miss estimates as expenses climbed, despite higher investment income and strong portfolio activity.
Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000	Hercules Capital Announces Date of 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders SAN MATEO, Calif., May 07, 2026--Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) ("Hercules," "Hercules Capital," or the "Company"), will conduct its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders by virtual meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). The proxy statement for the meeting was filed on April 23, 2026 and mailed to stockholders of record as of April 9, 2026.
Wed, 06 May 2026 13:04:16 +0000	PBDC investors should know their yield depends on four fragile holdings The Putnam BDC Income ETF (NYSE:PBDC) was designed to give yield-hungry investors a one-ticket basket of business development companies. The selection process leans into the largest, most liquid BDCs and ends up overweighting Blue Owl-managed names, a tilt that is starting to look uncomfortable as base rates fall, NAVs slip, and dividend coverage thins out. ... PBDC investors should know their yield depends on four fragile holdings
Wed, 06 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000	Hercules Capital, Inc. Q1 2026 Earnings Call Summary Moby summary of Hercules Capital, Inc.'s Q1 2026 earnings call
Wed, 06 May 2026 12:24:00 +0000	Hercules Capital Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates on Record New Commitments HTGC beat Q1 earnings estimates as total investment income jumped and the firm logs a record $1.81B in new commitments.
Wed, 06 May 2026 00:25:42 +0000	Hercules Capital Leadership Shift Puts Growth And Risk Priorities In Focus Hercules Capital (NYSE:HTGC) has promoted Seth Meyer to President in a significant executive leadership transition. Andrew Olson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, bringing experience in alternative asset management and venture capital. The company highlighted these changes as part of its focus on platform expansion and deeper financial stewardship. Hercules Capital, a listed business development company trading at $16.57, is making these leadership changes at a time when its...

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