Insider Sale: CEO Scott Bluestein Sells 100,000 Shares of Hercules Capital Inc (HTGC)

On September 26, 2024, Scott Bluestein, CEO of Hercules Capital Inc (HTGC, Financial), executed a sale of 100,000 shares of the company, according to the SEC Filing. Following this transaction, the insider now owns 2,161,207 shares of the company.

Hercules Capital Inc (HTGC, Financial) is a specialty finance company focused on providing senior secured venture growth loans to high-growth, innovative venture capital-backed companies in a variety of technology, life sciences, and sustainable and renewable technology industries.

The shares were sold at a price of $19.59, valuing the transaction at approximately $1,959,000. This sale has occurred when Hercules Capital Inc (HTGC, Financial) has a market cap of approximately $3.21 billion and the stock is considered Fairly Valued with a GF Value of $19.22.

The price-earnings ratio of the company stands at 11.03, which is lower than the industry median of 12.1. This ratio indicates that the stock is trading at a comparatively lower valuation relative to its earnings.

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The insider transaction history for Hercules Capital Inc (HTGC, Financial) shows a trend with 7 insider buys and 3 insider sells over the past year. This recent sale by the insider is part of a broader pattern observed within the company.

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For investors, understanding these insider transactions, alongside the company's valuation metrics such as price-sales ratio, price-book ratio, and price-to-free cash flow, provides a comprehensive view of the stock's current standing and potential future performance.

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