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Market sentiment signals for Hercules Capital (HTGC): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Market Outperform
13 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
5.17
More puts — Bearish
Avg Consensus PT
$19
+17.3%
Highest Price Target
$24
+45.5%
Lowest Price Target
$16
-6.0%
Short Interest
4.6%
Declining — Bullish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | UBS | Melissa Wedel— | +12.2% | $16 → $19 | Upgrade | Neutral→Buy |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Ladenburg Thalmann | Christopher Nolan— | +21.2% | $21 → $20 | Maintained | Buy |