HTGC Dividend History & Analysis | 11.4% Yield
HTGC has a dividend yield of 11.4% and paid 1.88 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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HTGC Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | 2026-05-14 | 2026-05-21 | Quarterly | 0.47 | 0% | 3.03% |
| 2026-02-25 | 2026-02-25 | 2026-03-04 | Quarterly | 0.47 | 0% | 3.19% |
| 2025-11-12 | 2025-11-12 | 2025-11-19 | Quarterly | 0.47 | 0% | 2.68% |
| 2025-08-12 | 2025-08-12 | 2025-08-19 | Quarterly | 0.47 | -13% | 2.49% |
| 2025-05-13 | 2025-05-13 | 2025-05-20 | Quarterly | 0.54 | 0% | 3.11% |
| 2025-02-26 | 2025-02-26 | 2025-03-05 | Quarterly | 0.54 | +12.5% | 2.6% |
| 2024-11-13 | 2024-11-13 | 2024-11-20 | Quarterly | 0.48 | 0% | 2.5% |
| 2024-08-13 | 2024-08-13 | 2024-08-20 | Quarterly | 0.48 | -14.3% | 2.65% |
| 2024-05-13 | 2024-05-14 | 2024-05-21 | Quarterly | 0.56 | +16.7% | 2.88% |
| 2024-02-27 | 2024-02-28 | 2024-03-06 | Quarterly | 0.48 | 0% | 2.63% |
| 2023-11-14 | 2023-11-15 | 2023-11-22 | Quarterly | 0.48 | 0% | 3.08% |
| 2023-08-17 | 2023-08-18 | 2023-08-25 | Quarterly | 0.48 | +2.1% | 2.9% |
| 2023-05-15 | 2023-05-16 | 2023-05-23 | Quarterly | 0.47 | 0% | 3.56% |
| 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-02 | 2023-03-09 | Quarterly | 0.47 | -7.8% | 3.07% |
| 2022-11-09 | 2022-11-10 | 2022-11-17 | Quarterly | 0.51 | +2% | 3.62% |
| 2022-08-08 | 2022-08-09 | 2022-08-16 | Quarterly | 0.5 | +4.2% | 3.2% |
| 2022-05-16 | 2022-05-17 | 2022-05-24 | Quarterly | 0.48 | 0% | 3.2% |
| 2022-03-08 | 2022-03-09 | 2022-03-16 | Quarterly | 0.48 | +20% | 2.83% |
| 2021-11-09 | 2021-11-10 | 2021-11-17 | Quarterly | 0.4 | +2.6% | 2.3% |
| 2021-08-10 | 2021-08-11 | 2021-08-18 | Quarterly | 0.39 | 0% | 2.29% |
HTGC Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, HTGC's dividend yield is 11.40%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.88 USD by the current share price of 15.79.
As of July 2026, HTGC paid a dividend of 1.88 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-14 and the payout was 0.47 USD.
HTGC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, HTGC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-14.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for HTGC for the next payments are between 0.464 (-1.3%) and 0.493 (+4.9%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 12.2%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.47 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-14. 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 1.73% per year. Weak growth: HTGC's dividend growth is lower than inflation.
HTGC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 19.2%. If you bought HTGC's shares at 9.78 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.88 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 19.2% 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 11.40% 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 96.4%. 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 67.09%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
HTGC Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-28 02:38 UTC