Hercules Capital HTGC Spread
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Where this comes from
Reported directly by Hercules Capital in its filing.
Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:InvestmentBasisSpreadVariableRate.
The official record: Hercules Capital’s 10-Q, filed May 5, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →
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Questions, answered.
- What is Hercules Capital's spread?
- Hercules Capital (HTGC) reported spread of 8.1% in Q1 2026.
- How has Hercules Capital's spread changed year-over-year?
- Hercules Capital's spread increased by 278.6% year-over-year, from 2.2% to 8.1%.
- What is the long-term trend for Hercules Capital's spread?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Hercules Capital's spread has grown at a 39.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 3% to 8.1%.
- What does spread mean?
- The spread represents the additional percentage points added to a benchmark interest rate, such as SOFR or LIBOR, for variable-rate debt investments. It is a fundamental component of the yield generated by the loan portfolio and reflects the credit risk premium charged to borrowers. A higher spread generally indicates higher potential interest income, balanced against the credit risk of the underlying portfolio companies.