What is HTGC's dilution risk score?

HTGC has a latest available DilutionScore record of 65/100, categorized as high dilution risk by the DilutionWatch scoring model. DilutionWatch displays SEC filing and dilution indicators for HTGC, including shelf registrations, ATM offerings, warrant exercises, PIPE deals, and reverse split signals when detected in source data.

What SEC filings does DilutionWatch track for HTGC?

DilutionWatch tracks 25 SEC filing types for HTGC including S-3 shelf registrations, 424B prospectuses (ATM offerings), S-1 registration statements, 8-K material events, warrant exercise notices, convertible note agreements, and Form 4 insider transactions. Alerts are delivered via email within minutes of a filing appearing on EDGAR.

How does stock dilution affect HTGC shareholders?

Stock dilution occurs when a company issues new shares, reducing the ownership percentage of existing shareholders. For HTGC, common dilution events include at-the-market (ATM) stock offerings, shelf registration drawdowns, warrant exercises, and convertible note conversions. Each event increases the share count and can pressure the stock price lower.

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HTGC Dilution Risk Score: 65/100 (HIGH)

Score Breakdown

📋 Offering Ability

💰 Cash Runway

📊 Float Risk

⚠️ Warrant Exposure

🔄 Convertible Debt

Dilution Forecast

🌥️

Advisory

Moderate dilution signals present

model est. 30%

💰 Capital Raise model 55%

• Critical: only 0.7 months cash remaining

📉 Score Deterioration model 10%

• Score in HIGH risk zone (65/100)

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Market Data

Market Cap$3.10B

Shares Outstanding187.16M

Float171.26M

Cash$48.18M

Debt$2.34B

Short InterestN/A

Source-Backed Evidence Depth

This public preview uses stored DilutionWatch fields and linked SEC/market records only. Missing values are not estimated.

Field	Current Value	Basis
DilutionScore	65/100	DilutionWatch score record
Shares Outstanding	187.16M	Verified float table or market cache
Public Float	171.26M	Verified float table or market cache
Market Cap	$3.10B	Market data cache
Cash Runway	0.7 months	DilutionWatch score inputs
Shelf Capacity	None in current score inputs	SEC-derived dilution fields
ATM Capacity	None in current score inputs	SEC-derived dilution fields
Outstanding Warrants	None in current score inputs	SEC-derived dilution fields

Recent source-backed SEC insight records available on this page: 6.

Recent SEC source mix: 4 5, XBRL 1.

The page does not infer future share issuance, financing probability, cash needs, management intent, or price impact when source fields are absent.

Institutional Holdings

36.4% institutional ownership

Source: Yahoo Finance · Detailed 13F holder data available for tracked tickers

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Short Interest

Short Interest8.40M

Days to Cover6.8

% of Float4.9%

FINRA data as of Sep 30, 2026

Recent SEC Activity

xbrl XBRL CONVERTIBLE 2025-02-13

4 INSIDER TRANSACTION 2026-09-11

4 INSIDER TRANSACTION 2026-04-13

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Recent News

No recent news available for this ticker.

Factual HTGC Dilution Snapshot

Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC) has a DilutionScore of 65/100, rated High dilution risk. Score date: October 13, 2026.

Recent SEC activity tracked for HTGC: 4 on 2026-09-11; 4 on 2026-04-13; 4 on 2026-04-13.

This automatically generated snapshot is assembled from stored DilutionWatch data fields and may contain data-source errors or omissions. It is not financial advice, not investment research, and not a recommendation. Do your own research and review the full disclaimer and terms of service.

DilutionScore History — Last 90 Days

HTGC's DilutionScore has held steady at 65/100 (High risk) for 89 consecutive days across the tracked period.

Period	Score	Risk Level	Duration
Jul 16 – Oct 13, 2026	65/100	HIGH	89 days

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Share Dilution History

HTGC shares outstanding have increased 1.9% from 183.70M (Mar 2026) to 187.12M (May 2026). Each increase represents potential dilution to existing shareholders.

Date	Shares Outstanding	Public Float	Change
May 17, 2026	187.12M	171.26M	▼ 0.02%
May 14, 2026	187.12M	171.30M	▼ 1.47%
May 08, 2026	187.12M	173.86M	▲ 3.09%
Apr 27, 2026	187.13M	168.65M	▲ 0.15%
Apr 15, 2026	183.70M	168.41M	▲ 0.02%
Apr 11, 2026	183.70M	168.38M	▼ 0.02%
Mar 05, 2026	183.70M	168.43M	▼ 0.02%

Share counts sourced from verified regulatory filings. Increases indicate dilution events.

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