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Hercules Capital (DE:19H)
FRANKFURT:19H
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 24, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.42Last Year’s EPS
0.45Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 6 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 01, 2025
|% Change Since: -16.76%
|Next Earnings Date:Jul 24, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Hercules Capital demonstrated strong performance in Q1 2025, with significant growth in originations, fundings, and asset management. The company maintained a robust liquidity position and received credit rating upgrades, while also continuing consistent shareholder distributions. Despite slight declines in core yield and an increase in loans on nonaccrual, the overall sentiment reflects positive momentum driven by strategic positioning and market opportunities.Company Guidance
During the first quarter of 2025, Hercules Capital reported significant financial and operational metrics, emphasizing strong growth and strategic positioning. The company achieved net debt portfolio growth of nearly $270 million, supported by $1 billion in gross debt and equity commitments and $539 million in gross fundings, marking the second-highest levels in its history. Hercules closed a $287.5 million bond offering with a 4.75% interest rate, enhancing its liquidity and competitive positioning. The company now manages over $5 billion in assets, reflecting an 11% year-over-year increase. Despite macroeconomic volatility, Hercules maintained a strong focus on high-quality originations, with 91% first-lien exposure, and ended the quarter with over $1 billion in liquidity. The firm reported total investment income of $119.5 million and net investment income of $77.5 million, or $0.45 per share, achieving a return on equity of 15.7%. Hercules maintained its quarterly base distribution of $0.40 per share and a supplemental distribution of $0.07 per share. The company emphasized a disciplined approach to capital deployment, particularly favoring technology companies, which received 53% of new commitments. With strong liquidity and an investment-grade credit rating, Hercules is well-positioned to capitalize on emerging market opportunities while closely monitoring credit quality and leveraging its institutional infrastructure.Strong Q1 Originations and Fundings
Hercules Capital achieved nearly $270 million of net debt portfolio growth in Q1, with gross debt and equity commitments over $1 billion and gross fundings over $539 million, the second highest in its history.
Increased Asset Management
Hercules Capital is now managing over $5 billion of assets, reflecting an 11% year-over-year increase.
Strong Liquidity Position
Ended Q1 with over $1 billion of liquidity across the platform and no material near-term debt maturities.
Investment Grade Credit Rating Upgrades
Received an investment grade credit rating upgrade from Morningstar DBRS from BBB to BBB high, and Fitch upgraded the secured debt rating from BBB- to BBB.
Robust Q1 Capital Raising
In Q1, 25 portfolio companies raised approximately $2.5 billion in new capital, up from $961 million in the prior quarter.
Sustainable Shareholder Distributions
Maintained a quarterly base distribution of $0.40 and a supplemental distribution of $0.07 per share, extending the streak of providing supplemental distributions for five consecutive years.
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DE:19H Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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DE:19H Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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Feb 13, 2025 | €19.10 | €18.96 | -0.73% |
Oct 30, 2024 | €17.09 | €17.15 | +0.37% |
Aug 01, 2024 | €18.19 | €15.64 | -14.01% |
May 02, 2024 | €15.87 | €16.02 | +0.95% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Hercules Capital (DE:19H) report earnings?
Hercules Capital (DE:19H) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 24, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Hercules Capital (DE:19H) earnings time?
Hercules Capital (DE:19H) earnings time is at Jul 24, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is the P/E ratio of Hercules Capital stock?
The P/E ratio of Hercules Capital is N/A.
What is DE:19H EPS forecast?
DE:19H EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 0.42.
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