HTGC Dividend History & Analysis | 11.3% Yield

As of August 2026, HTGC's dividend yield is 11.31%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.81 USD by the current share price of 17.03.

As of August 2026, HTGC paid a dividend of 1.81 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-08-11 and the payout was 0.4 USD.

HTGC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, HTGC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-08-11.

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for HTGC for the next payments are between 0.417 (+4.2%) and 0.437 (+9.2%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 9.98%.

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.4 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-08-11. The next Ex-Dividend date for Hercules Capital (HTGC) is currently unknown.

The next Ex-Dividend date for Hercules Capital (HTGC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

HTGC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.17% per year. Weak growth: HTGC's dividend growth is lower than inflation.

HTGC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 19.1%. If you bought HTGC's shares at 9.46 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.81 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 19.1% of your original purchase price.

HTGC Payout Consistency is 98.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Hercules Capital has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

HTGC's 11.31% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.

The Dividend Payout Ratio of HTGC is 92.8%. Very high - REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Otherwise, proceed with caution.

HTGC's Overall Dividend Rating is 57.90%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.