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What Analyst Projections for Key Metrics Reveal About Hercules Capital (HTGC) Q3 Earnings

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In its upcoming report, Hercules Capital (HTGC - Free Report) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly earnings of $0.51 per share, reflecting a decline of 1.9% compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $125.8 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 7.8%.

The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. This reflects how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reevaluated their initial estimates during this timeframe.

Prior to a company's earnings release, it is of utmost importance to factor in any revisions made to the earnings projections. These revisions serve as a critical gauge for predicting potential investor behaviors with respect to the stock. Empirical studies consistently reveal a strong link between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.

While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as a yardstick to evaluate the company's quarterly performance, scrutinizing analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics can offer a more comprehensive perspective.

Bearing this in mind, let's now explore the average estimates of specific Hercules Capital metrics that are commonly monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Total Fee Income' should arrive at $5.66 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $6.41 million in the same quarter last year.

Analysts predict that the 'Total interest and dividend income' will reach $120.14 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $110.34 million.

Analysts' assessment points toward 'Interest and dividend income- Non-control/Non-affiliate investments' reaching $117.31 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $109.24 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Fee Income- Non-control/Non-affiliate investments' of $5.45 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $6.38 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

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Shares of Hercules Capital have demonstrated returns of +0.8% over the past month compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2% change. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), HTGC is expected to mirror the overall market performance in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>


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