Hercules Capital Reports Strong Q1 Operational Growth, $300M Notes Offering, and $0.47/Share Dividend

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Hercules Capital reported strong Q1 2026 operational results, including record commitments and fundings, alongside a $300 million notes offering and $52 million in ATM sales, while declaring a $0.47 per share cash distribution.

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• Strong Q1 Operational Performance

  Hercules Capital reported record new debt and equity commitments of $1.81 billion and total fundings of $706.4 million for Q1 2026, driving total investment income to a record $141.5 million.

• Net Investment Income (NII) Growth

  Q1 2026 Net Investment Income (NII) increased to $88.1 million, or $0.48 per share, providing 120% coverage of the base cash distribution.

• Significant Capital Raises

  The company completed a $300 million institutional notes offering and sold 3.5 million shares under its At-The-Market (ATM) program for $52.0 million in net proceeds during Q1 2026.

• Maintained Cash Distribution

  The Board of Directors declared a Q1 2026 total cash distribution of $0.47 per share, comprising a $0.40 base and $0.07 supplemental distribution, payable on May 21, 2026.

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This 8-K provides a comprehensive update on Hercules Capital's Q1 2026 performance and capital activities. The company demonstrated robust operational growth with record commitments and fundings, leading to increased investment income and net investment income (NII). The successful completion of a substantial $300 million notes offering and significant ATM sales highlight the company's ability to access capital, which is crucial for a business development company (BDC). While the decline in Net Asset Value (NAV) per share and significant net unrealized depreciation are notable headwinds, the strong NII coverage of the maintained $0.47 per share cash distribution provides a positive signal for income-focused investors. The improved credit quality of the debt portfolio is also a favorable development. Investors should monitor the impact of unrealized depreciation on future NAV and the continued effectiveness of capital deployment strategies.