Sep 30, 2023

Hercules Capital Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Reported record total investment income and net investment income for the third quarter, driven by a higher weighted average debt investment portfolio and increased core yields.

Key Takeaways

Hercules Capital reported a strong Q3 2023 with record total investment income of $116.7 million, a 38.6% increase year-over-year, and net investment income (NII) of $76.8 million, or $0.52 per share, a 53.6% increase year-over-year. The company's net debt investment portfolio increased by $194.6 million during the quarter. Available liquidity stood at $598.0 million. The company remains selective on new underwritings.

Record total investment income of $116.7 million, up 38.6% year-over-year.

Record NII of $76.8 million, or $0.52 per share, up 53.6% year-over-year.

Total gross debt and equity commitments of $692.7 million.

Available liquidity of $598.0 million.

Total Revenue
$114M
Previous year: $84.2M
+35.5%
EPS
$0.52
Previous year: $0.39
+33.3%
Gross Fundings
$457M
Previous year: $307M
+48.7%
Available Liquidity
$598M
Previous year: $700M
-14.6%
Net GAAP Leverage
97.9%
Previous year: 109%
-10.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$32M
Previous year: $57.1M
-44.0%
Free Cash Flow
$73.5M
Total Assets
$3.34B
Previous year: $2.92B
+14.1%

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Forward Guidance

Hercules Capital will continue to closely monitor its portfolio and maintain a conservative posture given the overall environment. The company expects an improving investing environment over the next several quarters.