Analyst consensus rating

Hercules Capital Analyst Rating: Strong Buy

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Hercules Capital's consensus rating is Strong Buy.

9 analysts are included in the current consensus when a coverage count is available.
The same consensus reports an average price target of $19.50.
Forecast evidence checked October 19, 2026.

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Verified data

Current price
$16.37
Average price target
$19.50
High price target
$25.00
Low price target
$17.00
Low target gap
+3.8%
Target upside
+19.1%
High target gap
+52.7%
Target range width
48.9%
Consensus rating
Strong Buy
Analysts
9
Evidence date
October 19, 2026
Valid through
October 26, 2026

Read the frequently asked questions.

What is the analyst consensus rating for Hercules Capital?

Hercules Capital has a verified Strong Buy consensus. The same dataset has an average price target of $19.50.

How far are Hercules Capital's low and high targets from the recorded price?

The low target implies +3.8%, while the high target implies +52.7%.

How many analysts are included in Hercules Capital's consensus?

The verified consensus includes 9 analysts.

How is Hercules Capital's target upside or downside calculated?

The average target of $19.50 is divided by the recorded price of $16.37, then one is subtracted to produce +19.1%. This does not guarantee a future return.

When was Hercules Capital's analyst forecast verified?

The data was verified on 2026-10-19. The dataset is valid through 2026-10-26.