HTGC Dividend History & Yield
Hercules Capital, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 (in 63 days) | Nov 24, 2026 | $0.47 | $47.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Feb 9, 2027 (in 154 days) | Feb 23, 2027 | $0.47 | $47.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, May 11, 2027 (in 245 days) | May 25, 2027 | $0.47 | $47.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 10, 2027 (in 336 days) | Aug 24, 2027 | $0.47 | $47.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from HTGC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.88 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much HTGC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 639 | $11,311 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,192 | $56,553 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,383 | $113,106 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 10.61%. $10,000 in HTGC would currently pay about $1,061 a year ($88 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
HTGC dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | — | $0.47 | +0.0% |
| May 14, 2026 | — | $0.47 | +0.0% |
| Feb 25, 2026 | — | $0.47 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2025 | — | $0.47 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2025 | — | $0.47 | +0.0% |
| May 13, 2025 | — | $0.47 | +0.0% |
| Feb 26, 2025 | — | $0.47 | +17.5% |
| Nov 13, 2024 | — | $0.40 | -16.7% |
| Aug 13, 2024 | — | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| May 13, 2024 | — | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2024 | — | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2023 | — | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Aug 17, 2023 | — | $0.48 | +2.1% |
| May 15, 2023 | — | $0.47 | +0.0% |
| Mar 1, 2023 | — | $0.47 | -7.8% |
| Nov 9, 2022 | — | $0.51 | +2.0% |
| Aug 8, 2022 | — | $0.50 | +4.2% |
| May 16, 2022 | — | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Mar 8, 2022 | — | $0.48 | +20.0% |
| Nov 9, 2021 | — | $0.40 | +2.6% |
| Aug 10, 2021 | — | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| May 11, 2021 | — | $0.39 | +5.4% |
| Mar 5, 2021 | — | $0.37 | +8.8% |
| Nov 6, 2020 | — | $0.34 | +6.2% |
| Aug 7, 2020 | — | $0.32 | +0.0% |
| May 13, 2020 | — | $0.32 | -20.0% |
| Feb 28, 2020 | — | $0.40 | +14.3% |
| Nov 7, 2019 | — | $0.35 | +2.9% |
| Aug 9, 2019 | — | $0.34 | +3.0% |
| May 10, 2019 | — | $0.33 | +6.5% |
| Mar 1, 2019 | — | $0.31 | -6.1% |
| Nov 8, 2018 | — | $0.33 | +6.5% |
| Aug 10, 2018 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| May 11, 2018 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Mar 2, 2018 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Nov 10, 2017 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Aug 10, 2017 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| May 11, 2017 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Mar 2, 2017 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Nov 9, 2016 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Aug 11, 2016 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| May 12, 2016 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Mar 3, 2016 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2015 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Aug 13, 2015 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| May 14, 2015 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Mar 10, 2015 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Nov 13, 2014 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2014 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| May 8, 2014 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Mar 6, 2014 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2013 | — | $0.31 | +10.7% |
| Aug 9, 2013 | — | $0.28 | +3.7% |
| May 10, 2013 | — | $0.27 | +8.0% |
| Mar 7, 2013 | — | $0.25 | +4.2% |
| Nov 9, 2012 | — | $0.24 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2012 | — | $0.24 | +0.0% |
| May 16, 2012 | — | $0.24 | +4.3% |
| Mar 8, 2012 | — | $0.23 | +4.5% |
| Nov 9, 2011 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Aug 11, 2011 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| May 11, 2011 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Mar 8, 2011 | — | $0.22 | +10.0% |
| Nov 8, 2010 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Aug 10, 2010 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| May 10, 2010 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Feb 17, 2010 | — | $0.20 | +400.0% |
| Dec 22, 2009 | — | $0.04 | -86.7% |
| Oct 16, 2009 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2009 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| May 13, 2009 | — | $0.30 | -6.2% |
| Feb 19, 2009 | — | $0.32 | -5.9% |
| Nov 12, 2008 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Aug 13, 2008 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| May 14, 2008 | — | $0.34 | +13.3% |
| Feb 13, 2008 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2007 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2007 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| May 14, 2007 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2007 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Nov 2, 2006 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Jul 27, 2006 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Apr 6, 2006 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Jan 4, 2006 | — | $0.30 | +1100.0% |
| Oct 28, 2005 | — | $0.025 | — |
Payout risk check
HTGC scores 45/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
3 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 80% of earnings
- Yield above 7%
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Hercules Capital, Inc.
Hercules Capital, Inc. is a business development company. The firm specializing in providing private equity, venture debt, and growth capital to privately held venture capital-backed companies at all stages of development from mid venture to expansion stage including select publicly listed companies and select special opportunity companies that require additional capital to fund acquisitions, recapitalizations and refinancing and established-stage companies.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: Oct 28, 2005. 85 payments tracked.
HTGC dividend FAQ
When is HTGC's next ex-dividend date?
HTGC's next ex-dividend date is Nov 10, 2026 (in 63 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.47 per share, expected on Nov 24, 2026.
How often does HTGC pay dividends?
HTGC pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.47 per share with an ex-date of Aug 11, 2026.
What is HTGC's dividend yield?
HTGC's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 10.61%, based on $1.88 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $17.72. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.88 per share, is 10.61%.
How much does HTGC pay per share?
HTGC pays about $0.47 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.88 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $188.00 a year.
Has HTGC grown or cut its dividend?
HTGC has raised its annual dividend for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 4.8% a year (+3.9% over the last year). HTGC did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of HTGC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 10.61%, you would need about 639 shares of HTGC (roughly $11,311 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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