Hercules Capital(HTGC) ZACKS·2025-04-11 23:21Company Performance - Hercules Capital (HTGC) closed at 16.83, unchanged from the previous session, lagging behind the S&P 500's gain of 1.81% [1] - The company has experienced a 6.55% decline in share price over the past month, while the Finance sector and S&P 500 lost 4.82% and 6.14%, respectively [1] Earnings Expectations - The upcoming earnings report is expected to show an EPS of 0.46, reflecting an 8% decrease from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is anticipated to be 1.95 per share, down 2.5% from the previous year, while revenue is expected to reach $518.17 million, up 4.98% [3] - Recent changes in analyst estimates suggest a shifting business landscape, with positive revisions indicating a favorable outlook for the company [3] Valuation Metrics - Hercules Capital has a Forward P/E ratio of 8.63, which is higher than the industry average of 7.97 [6] - The Financial - SBIC & Commercial Industry, part of the Finance sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 183, placing it in the bottom 27% of over 250 industries [6] Zacks Rank System - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), currently rates Hercules Capital at 3 (Hold) [5] - The consensus EPS projection has decreased by 0.2% in the last 30 days, indicating a cautious sentiment [5]