What one share of Hercules Capital holds
Hercules Capital, Inc. is a specialty finance company focused on providing senior secured loans to high-growth, innovative venture capital-backed and institutional-backed companies in a variety of technology and life sciences industries.
Hercules Capital’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-30.
| Profit | $2.02 |
|---|---|
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $0.00 |
| Free cash flow | $0.04 |
| Dividends | $1.71 |
| Cash and investments | $0.26 |
| Debt | $12.47 |
| Book value | $12.15 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $2.02 | $0.00 | $1.85 | — | $11.53 |
| 2021 | — | $1.49 | $0.00 | $1.11 | — | $11.22 |
| 2022 | — | $0.79 | $0.00 | −$3.35 | — | $10.53 |
| 2023 | — | $2.31 | $0.01 | $0.47 | — | $11.43 |
| 2024 | — | $1.61 | $0.00 | −$0.74 | — | $11.66 |
| 2025 | — | $1.85 | $0.00 | −$2.25 | — | $12.13 |
Common questions about Hercules Capital
How much does one share of Hercules Capital earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Hercules Capital earned $2.02 of profit.
Does Hercules Capital pay a dividend?
Yes. Hercules Capital paid $1.71 per share in dividends over the last 12 months. That’s about 85¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Hercules Capital’s book value per share?
Hercules Capital’s book value is $12.15 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Hercules Capital have?
Each share of Hercules Capital has $0.26 of cash and investments and $12.47 of debt, as of June 30, 2026.
What is Hercules Capital’s free cash flow per share?
$0.04 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Hercules Capital’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $2.02 in 2020 to $1.85 in 2025, shrinking about 1.7% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Hercules Capital bought back shares?
Hercules Capital’s share count rose about 68% from 2020 to 2025. That dilution means each share owns a smaller slice of the company.
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