TL;DR: Hercules Capital Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics

Hercules Capital has paid $1.88 per share over the last 12 months, representing a current dividend yield of 13.24%. The company's 3-year average dividend yield stands at 1.36%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $2.99 per share in dividends.

Last Ex-Dividend Date Feb 25, 2026
12-Month Dividend $1.88
12-Month Div. Yield 13.24%
3-Year Total Dividend $2.99
3-Year Avg Dividend $1.00
3-Year Avg Yield 1.36%
Last 5Y Dividend $3.73
All Time Dividend $19.62
Date Range Oct 2005 - Feb 2026

Hercules Capital Yearly Dividend History Chart

Join Our United States Telegram Channel

Get Instant Market Updates: 52-Week High/Low Alerts, Breakout Notifications & Expert Stock Analysis Delivered To Your Phone. Join Traders Making Informed Decisions Daily!

Hercules Capital Dividend History From 2005 - 2026

📊 Yearly Dividend Summary
Year Payments Total Amount Avg Amount Avg Yield
2026 1 $0.47 $0.47 3.31%
2025 4 $1.48 $0.37 7.86%
2024 4 $0.32 $0.08 1.71%
2023 4 $0.72 $0.18 4.70%
2022 4 $0.60 $0.15 3.96%
2021 4 $0.26 $0.06 1.54%
2020 4 $0.74 $0.18 6.12%
2019 4 $0.37 $0.09 2.78%
2018 4 $0.95 $0.24 7.49%
2017 4 $1.24 $0.31 9.22%
2016 4 $1.24 $0.31 9.86%
2015 4 $1.24 $0.31 10.02%
2014 4 $1.24 $0.31 8.27%
2013 4 $1.11 $0.28 7.77%
2012 4 $0.95 $0.24 8.91%
2011 4 $0.88 $0.22 8.85%
2010 4 $0.80 $0.20 8.29%
2009 5 $1.26 $0.25 14.71%
2008 4 $1.32 $0.33 13.60%
2007 4 $1.20 $0.30 9.21%
2006 4 $1.20 $0.30 10.08%
2005 1 $0.03 $0.03 0.26%
📋 Detailed Dividend History
Ex-Date Amount Yield Stock Price
Feb 25, 2026 $0.47 3.31% $14.21
Nov 12, 2025 $0.47 2.68% $17.57
Aug 12, 2025 $0.47 2.47% $19.06
May 13, 2025 $0.47 2.64% $17.80
Feb 26, 2025 $0.07 0.33% $20.91
Nov 13, 2024 $0.08 0.42% $18.92
Aug 13, 2024 $0.08 0.43% $18.40
May 13, 2024 $0.08 0.41% $19.36
Feb 27, 2024 $0.08 0.44% $18.04
Nov 14, 2023 $0.08 0.51% $15.65
Aug 17, 2023 $0.48 2.93% $16.41
May 15, 2023 $0.08 0.57% $13.93
Mar 1, 2023 $0.08 0.52% $15.26
Nov 9, 2022 $0.15 1.06% $14.10
Aug 8, 2022 $0.15 0.95% $15.79
May 16, 2022 $0.15 1.10% $13.62
Mar 8, 2022 $0.15 0.88% $17.04
Nov 9, 2021 $0.07 0.41% $17.20
Aug 10, 2021 $0.07 0.41% $17.18
May 11, 2021 $0.07 0.41% $16.98
Mar 5, 2021 $0.05 0.31% $16.22
Nov 6, 2020 $0.02 0.16% $12.43
Aug 7, 2020 $0.32 2.75% $11.65
May 13, 2020 $0.32 3.09% $10.35
Feb 28, 2020 $0.08 0.57% $13.93
Nov 7, 2019 $0.03 0.22% $13.90
Aug 9, 2019 $0.02 0.16% $12.85
May 10, 2019 $0.01 0.07% $13.34
Mar 1, 2019 $0.31 2.34% $13.23
Nov 8, 2018 $0.02 0.16% $12.41
Aug 10, 2018 $0.31 2.28% $13.60
May 11, 2018 $0.31 2.48% $12.48
Mar 2, 2018 $0.31 2.53% $12.25
Nov 10, 2017 $0.31 2.27% $13.65
Aug 10, 2017 $0.31 2.45% $12.67
May 11, 2017 $0.31 2.45% $12.66
Mar 2, 2017 $0.31 2.09% $14.82
Nov 9, 2016 $0.31 2.29% $13.55
Aug 11, 2016 $0.31 2.26% $13.70
May 12, 2016 $0.31 2.62% $11.83
Mar 3, 2016 $0.31 2.76% $11.22
Nov 12, 2015 $0.31 2.83% $10.96
Aug 13, 2015 $0.31 2.62% $11.81
May 14, 2015 $0.31 2.44% $12.72
Mar 10, 2015 $0.31 2.22% $13.99
Nov 13, 2014 $0.31 1.99% $15.56
Aug 14, 2014 $0.31 1.96% $15.80
May 8, 2014 $0.31 2.23% $13.93
Mar 6, 2014 $0.31 2.11% $14.66
Nov 14, 2013 $0.31 1.84% $16.85
Aug 9, 2013 $0.28 1.92% $14.59
May 10, 2013 $0.27 2.03% $13.33
Mar 7, 2013 $0.25 2.03% $12.34
Nov 9, 2012 $0.24 2.31% $10.39
Aug 15, 2012 $0.24 2.13% $11.26
May 16, 2012 $0.24 2.35% $10.21
Mar 8, 2012 $0.23 2.13% $10.81
Nov 9, 2011 $0.22 2.36% $9.34
Aug 11, 2011 $0.22 2.44% $9.02
May 11, 2011 $0.22 2.11% $10.42
Mar 8, 2011 $0.22 2.00% $10.99
Nov 8, 2010 $0.20 1.97% $10.17
Aug 10, 2010 $0.20 2.09% $9.58
May 10, 2010 $0.20 2.09% $9.55
Feb 17, 2010 $0.20 2.15% $9.29
Dec 22, 2009 $0.04 0.38% $10.48
Oct 16, 2009 $0.30 2.92% $10.26
Aug 12, 2009 $0.30 3.15% $9.51
May 13, 2009 $0.30 3.60% $8.33
Feb 19, 2009 $0.32 7.51% $4.26
Nov 12, 2008 $0.34 5.34% $6.37
Aug 13, 2008 $0.34 3.24% $10.49
May 14, 2008 $0.34 3.39% $10.04
Feb 13, 2008 $0.30 2.52% $11.91
Nov 14, 2007 $0.30 2.56% $11.74
Aug 14, 2007 $0.30 2.45% $12.24
May 14, 2007 $0.30 2.12% $14.15
Feb 14, 2007 $0.30 2.14% $14.00
Nov 2, 2006 $0.30 2.26% $13.29
Jul 27, 2006 $0.30 2.53% $11.85
Apr 6, 2006 $0.30 2.73% $11.00
Jan 4, 2006 $0.30 2.61% $11.50
Oct 28, 2005 $0.03 0.22% $11.59

Frequently Asked Questions

Hercules Capital has been paying dividends for 21 years, from 2005 to 2026. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $19.62 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
Hercules Capital's most recent dividend payment was $0.47 per share, with an ex-dividend date of February 25, 2026. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
Hercules Capital's highest annual dividend was paid in 2025, when the company distributed $1.48 per share across 4 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
Comparing Hercules Capital's dividend payments, the company paid $0.32 per share in 2024 versus $1.48 per share in 2025, representing an increase of $1.16. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
Over the past 10 years, Hercules Capital has paid a total of $7.77 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $4,990.37 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.

For more common questions about our data, please visit our About Data page.

Dividend data is provided for informational purposes only. Ex-dates, amounts, and yields may be subject to adjustments. Devyara does not guarantee the accuracy of the dividend data displayed.