Robert Badavas Buys Shares of HTGC

Robert Badavas acquired 15,492 shares of HTGC, valued at nearly $240,000.

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Key Points

  • Robert Badavas purchased 15,492 shares of HTGC on June 18, 2026, at an average price of $15.49 per share.
  • Shares of HTGC traded at $15.23 on Tuesday, with a 52-week range between $14 and $18.
  • Analysts from UBS and Piper Sandler maintained their ratings, with price targets of $15.5 and $17, respectively.

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Robert Badavas, an insider at HTGC, made a significant purchase of the company's shares on June 18, 2026. He bought 15,492 shares at an average price of $15.49 each, totaling approximately $239,971. This transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading program.

Insider Buying and Selling at Hercules Capital, Inc.

Robert Badavas's recent purchase wasn't the only insider transaction at HTGC. On June 9, 2026, Seth Meyer, the Chief Financial Officer, sold 5 shares at $15.45 each. Earlier, on April 9, 2026, several insiders, including Chief Executive Officer Scott Bluestein, sold shares at $14.74 each. These transactions included 20,393 shares by Bluestein and 2,798 shares by Chief Operating Officer Christian Follmann.

Other Institutional Activity in HTGC

Several institutional investors have also adjusted their positions in HTGC. SOUND INCOME STRATEGIES, LLC increased its holdings by 678,783 shares, ending with 3,382,058 shares worth about $49.2 million, reflecting a 25.1% increase. UBS GROUP AG boosted its position by 822,132 shares, now holding 2,493,992 shares valued at approximately $36.8 million, marking a 49.2% increase. Meanwhile, VAN ECK ASSOCIATES CORP reduced its stake by 294,296 shares, resulting in 3,163,981 shares worth around $46.7 million, an 8.5% decrease.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On May 18, 2026, UBS maintained its 'hold' rating on HTGC, setting a price target of $15.5. Piper Sandler also kept its 'hold' rating with a target of $17.0 on May 6, 2026. Meanwhile, Citizens maintained a 'buy' rating with a higher target of $22.0 on April 22, 2026.

Bottom Line

The recent insider purchase by Robert Badavas indicates his confidence in HTGC's prospects. While insider transactions can offer insights, investors should remember that these are backward-looking reports. With HTGC's shares trading at $15.23, analysts remain cautious but optimistic with varied price targets. As always, it's crucial to consider a range of factors when evaluating stock investments.

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