Hercules Capital (HTGC) Dividend
Hercules Capital (HTGC) currently pays a dividend yield of 11.10%, distributing $1.88 per share annually ($0.47 per quarter). The company operates in the Financial Services sector.
HTGC has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years.
HTGC dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 11.10% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $1.88 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.47 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | November 11, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | November 18, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 93% |
| Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth | 8 |
| Sector | Financial Services |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $16.94 |
What HTGC pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 11.10% yield, $10,000 invested in HTGC generates about $1,110.00 per year, or roughly $277.50 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $16.94, derived from the $1.88 annual dividend and the 11.10% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 59 | $111.00 | $27.75 |
| $5,000 | 295.2 | $555.00 | $138.75 |
| $10,000 | 590.4 | $1,110.00 | $277.50 |
| $25,000 | 1,476.1 | $2,775.00 | $693.75 |
| $100,000 | 5,904.3 | $11,100.00 | $2,775.00 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
HTGC dividend payment schedule
HTGC pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is November 11, 2026, with payment on November 18, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when Hercules Capital declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 11, 2026 | November 18, 2026 | $0.47 | Confirmed |
| February 11, 2027 | February 18, 2027 | $0.47 | Projected |
| May 11, 2027 | May 18, 2027 | $0.47 | Projected |
| August 11, 2027 | August 18, 2027 | $0.47 | Projected |
To collect a HTGC dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How HTGC's dividend compares
Across the 714 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 4.23%. HTGC's 11.10% is 6.87 percentage points above that median, ranking 196th of 714 by yield.
Within Financial Services, where we track 119 names, the median yield is 9.09% — putting HTGC above its sector. A yield well above the sector norm is worth a second look: it can signal a depressed share price rather than a generous payout.
Its 8-year run of dividend increases ranks 166th out of the 363 names in our data with an active growth streak.
What the numbers mean
HTGC pays out roughly 93% of its earnings as dividends. That is a high payout ratio. The dividend is consuming most of reported earnings, which is normal for REITs and some funds but a caution flag elsewhere.
Like most US dividend payers, HTGC distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
HTGC dividend FAQ
When is the next HTGC ex-dividend date?
The next HTGC ex-dividend date is November 11, 2026, with the payment scheduled for November 18, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is HTGC's dividend yield?
HTGC currently yields 11.10%, based on $1.88 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does HTGC pay dividends?
HTGC pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $0.47 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of HTGC generate?
At the current 11.10% yield, $10,000 invested in HTGC would produce roughly $1,110.00 per year, or about $277.50 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Has HTGC increased its dividend?
Yes — HTGC has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years.
HTGC dividend history
DivTrkr holds 84 recorded HTGC dividend payments going back to 2005 and +7.3% a year of growth over the last five complete years. See the full HTGC dividend history — every payment, annual totals and growth by year.
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