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HCXY

Hercules Capital, Inc.

HCXY

Stock · quarterly payer

$24.15

Overvalued · -28% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

6.48%

Annual Dividend

$1.24

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

—

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about HCXY's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Hercules Capital, Inc. (HCXY) has a forward dividend yield of 6.48%, based on an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and a share price of $24.15.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, HCXY's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (75 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • HCXY has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • HCXY's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 15, 2026, for a dividend of $0.39 per share.
  • HCXY's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, HCXY's 6.48% yield is 10% above its five-year average yield of 5.88%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for HCXY is $17.45 per share, 28% below the $24.15 share price, so HCXY screens as overvalued.
  • Hercules Capital, Inc. (HCXY) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Hercules Capital, Inc. (HCXY) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 0 times across the 32 payments on record since 2018. Its most recent change was a 150.6% increase to $0.391 per share, going ex-dividend on Jan 14, 2019.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "HCXY Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/HCXY

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Hercules Capital, Inc. (HCXY) yields 6.48% ($1.24 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (75/100).

Is HCXY a good dividend stock?

Yes

Hercules Capital, Inc. (HCXY) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.48% ($1.24/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
6.48%
Payout Ratio
—
Annual Dividend
$1.24
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
—
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
—
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
18.8
5-Yr Total Return
-10%
52-Week Range
$23.52 – $25.71
Dividend Safety
B · 75/100
Ever Cut?
No

HCXY dividend raises and cuts

Hercules Capital, Inc. (HCXY) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 0 times across the 32 payments on record since 2018. Its most recent change was a 150.6% increase to $0.391 per share, going ex-dividend on Jan 14, 2019.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Jan 14, 2019Raise$0.156 → $0.391+150.6%
Every HCXY payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
HCXY ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date — · full ex-dividend historyView →HCXY dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HCXY a good dividend stock?

Yes. Hercules Capital, Inc. (HCXY) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.48% ($1.24/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is HCXY undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, HCXY's fair value is about $17.45 versus a $24.15 share price — so it looks overvalued (-28% vs. fair value).

Is HCXY's dividend safe?

HCXY has a dividend-safety grade of B (75/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is HCXY's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for HCXY is about $17.45 per share, about 28% below the current $24.15 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is HCXY a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data HCXY screens as "yes" and overvalued. Hercules Capital, Inc. (HCXY) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.48% ($1.24/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will HCXY cut its dividend?

HCXY earns a dividend-safety grade of B (75/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does HCXY pay a dividend?

Yes. Hercules Capital, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.24 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 6.48%.

What is HCXY's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, HCXY's forward dividend yield is 6.48%, based on a $1.24 annual dividend and a $24.15 share price.

What is HCXY's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, HCXY pays $1.24 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

How many years has HCXY grown its dividend?

HCXY does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next HCXY ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, HCXY's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Oct 15, 2026, for $0.39 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.24 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$31.00
Annual$124.00
Monthly avg$10.33

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