NYSE:HTGC · New York Stock Exchange
+$0.16 today
Vol 1.37M · Avg 1.83M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of Hercules Capital, Inc. earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare HTGC returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
15.3%
avg 12.1%
ROIC
835.3%
avg 139.9%
ROA
7.4%
avg 6.1%
Analysis
ROIC is currently the strongest return metric at 835.3% versus its period average of 139.9%. 3 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scott Bluestein | CEO, Chief Investment Officer & Director | $4.62M | — | 48 | $2.51M | 1.34% |
Seth Hardy Meyer | President | $1.52M | — | 57 | $442,074.00 | 0.24% |
Christian Follmann | Chief Operating Officer | $818,000.00 | — | 43 | $148,770.00 | 0.08% |
Kiersten Zaza Botelho | Chief Legal Officer, Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary | $798,000.00 | — | 40 | $91,362.00 | 0.05% |
Andrew Jordan Olson | Chief Financial Officer | $240,170.00 | — | 43 | $0.00 | <0.01% |
John Eggbeer | Managing Director | — | — | — | — | — |
Lesya Kulchenko | Managing Director | — | — | — | — | — |
Michael Bowden | Managing Director of Portfolio Management | — | — | — | $0.00 | <0.01% |
Michael W. Hara | Managing Director of Investor Relations & Corporation Communications | — | — | — | $0.00 | <0.01% |
R. Bryan Jadot | Senior MD & Group Head of Life Sciences | — | — | 62 | — | — |
Steve Kuo | Senior MD & Group Head of Technology | — | — | 51 | — | — |
Jasmine Saadati | Director of Corporate Development | — | — | — | — | — |
Kate Kinlin | Vice President of Human Resources | — | — | — | — | — |
Roy Y. Liu | Managing Director | — | — | 65 | — | — |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
23
$2.70M
Sells
1
$73,400.00
Net Sentiment
+$2.62M
Net buying
Most Active
Fallon Thomas J
4 transactions
1–10 of 24
Analysis
Insiders reported 23 buys worth $2.70M and 1 sells worth $73,400.00 over the last 12 months. That adds up to net buying of $2.62M. Fallon Thomas J was the most active insider with 4 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | -14.1% | +9.5% (13yr)3 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +9.6% | +13.9% (13yr)2 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | -2.8% | +18.1% (13yr)2 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | -2.8% | +18.8% (13yr)2 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in Revenue at +9.6% over three years. Forward estimates point to EBIT at +18.8% (13yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages HTGC?
Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC) lists 14 active executives. The top listed executive is Andrew Jordan Olson, Chief Financial Officer.
Are HTGC insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net buying of $14.13M.
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