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Hercules Capital Inc. (HTGC) Insider, 13F Hedge Fund & Politician Buy/Sell Thermometer

$16.90 +1.75% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

Hercules Capital Inc. (HTGC) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 41/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D- • RED ALERT Cap $3.16B

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12M PRICE TARGET CONE-7.6% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for HTGC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±3.6%

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HTGC Smart-Money Thermometer: NET EXECUTIVE TRIMMING / PROFIT-TAKING

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▲ Disclosed Buys: 0 ($0)▼ Disclosed Sales: 0 ($0)

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HTGC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +5.30%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE

2026-10-30O $16.80H $16.90L $16.45C $16.90VOL 2.20M

RES: $18.35SUP: $15.84SMA50: $17.01SMA200: $16.16

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

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-2.6%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Financials Rank #970 of 1096 ⚔️ AAMI vs HTGC Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (HTGC vs. AAMI, FSK, NAN, APAM)

Industry: Investment Managers (79 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1096 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Hercules Capital Inc. (HTGC) ranks #970 by composite RQD confidence (41/100, grade D-) and #357 by equity capitalization ($3.16B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, HTGC leads on earnings valuation at 9.3x trailing P/E, while APAM leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 71.9% ROIC and — gross margin. APAM currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 73/100 (B) compared with HTGC at 41/100 (D-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
HTGC ACTIVE Hercules Capital Inc.	D-	41/100	9.3x	—	15.3%	+1.75%	$3.16B	Benchmark Subject
AAMI Acadian Asset Management Inc.	D+	52/100	40.5x	—	40.3%	+0.06%	$3.24B	/aami-vs-htgc →
FSK FS KKR Capital Corp.	C+	67/100	—	—	0.2%	+4.30%	$3.09B	/fsk-vs-htgc →
NAN Nuveen New York Quality Municipal Income Fund	C-	60/100	—	—	—	+1.63%	$3.01B	/nan-vs-htgc →
APAM Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (Class A)	B	73/100	10.2x	—	71.9%	+4.78%	$2.95B	/apam-vs-htgc →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001280784

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Hercules Capital Inc. (HTGC) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (N/A vs. FY2024 revenue of $0 ) , GAAP net income of $339.7M, operating cash flow of -$425.8M, and free cash flow of -$425.8M (-260.6% YoY). On the balance sheet, HTGC closed FY2025 with $4.58B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 2/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$0	$339.7M	-$425.8M	-$425.8M	$4.58B	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$0	$263.0M	-$118.1M	-$118.1M	$3.83B	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$0	$337.5M	$68.3M	$68.3M	—	—

3. HTGC Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is HTGC stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, Hercules Capital Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 41/100 at a spot price of $16.90 (+1.75% 1D, market cap $3.16B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 7/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, HTGC ranks #970 in composite RQD confidence.

How does HTGC compare to AAMI and FSK in the Financials sector?

Within the Financials sector (Investment Managers), HTGC carries a Roarable D- (41/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 9.3x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 15.3%. By comparison, AAMI (Acadian Asset Management Inc.) holds a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E 40.5x, ROIC 40.3%, cap $3.24B) and FSK (FS KKR Capital Corp.) posts a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 0.2%, cap $3.09B). Among the 5-stock peer group, HTGC leads on earnings multiple (9.3x) while APAM leads on capital efficiency (71.9% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for HTGC?

Per HTGC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001280784), Hercules Capital Inc. generated $0 in revenue, $339.7M in net income, and -$425.8M in free cash flow against $4.58B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Financials with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is HTGC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

HTGC last traded at $16.90 (+1.75% on volume of 1,131,128 shares), positioning the stock -0.65% below its 50-day simple moving average ($17.01) and +4.58% above its 200-day simple moving average ($16.16). Across its 52-week range of $13.70 to $19.13, HTGC sits at the 58.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 48.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±3.6% ($16.29 to $17.51).

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Are HTGC insiders and hedge funds buying or selling?

Roarable's SEC Form 4 and 13F Whale Thermometer currently classifies HTGC leadership and institutional positioning as: NET EXECUTIVE TRIMMING / PROFIT-TAKING.

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