Hercules Capital (HTGC) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why

Hercules Capital (HTGC) closed at $16.74, down 1.18%, underperforming the S&P 500's 0.73% gain. The stock has declined 4.4% over the past month. The company is expected to report unchanged EPS of $0.49 with projected revenue growth of 2.98% year-over-year. For the full year, earnings are forecast to grow 2.09% to $1.95 per share. HTGC holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E of 8.69, trading at a premium to its industry average of 7.49.