CEO-led insider buying is a strong positive signal, especially in the BDC sector where insider alignment matters. Traders should watch for follow-on buying and consider this a vote of confidence ahead of next earnings.
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Executive Summary
Three insiders at Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC) purchased shares in the open market over a two-day window, including CEO Scott Bluestein who bought $452,400 worth of stock. The cluster of open-market buying totals $627,770 and suggests confidence in the company's prospects.
Key Financial Metrics
Key Facts
- CEO Scott Bluestein purchased 30,000 shares for $452,400 in open-market transactions.
- Two other insiders (Robert P. Badavas and Gayle A. Crowell) bought 11,600 shares collectively for $175,370.
- All transactions were open-market purchases (Form 4 code 'P'), indicating intentional, cash-funded buying.
- Total insider buying cluster: $627,770 over 2 days at average prices between $15.01 and $15.20.
Financial Impact
$627,770 in insider buying over 7 days, led by CEO
Risk Factors
- Insider purchases do not guarantee future stock performance.
- HTGC operates in the leveraged finance space, which is sensitive to interest rate and credit cycle risks.
Market Snapshot
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 SEC document filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| CONTEXT: Insider Cluster Data (3 trades, 7d window) | cluster-HTGC-1772070875508 |
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Jul 21, 2026 10w ago | 8-K | $16.13 $16.65 | ▲ +3.22% | ▲ +0.66% | $16.74 (+3.78%) |
Mar 26, 2026 27w ago | Insider Cluster | $14.06 $15.51 | ▲ +10.31% | ▼ −0.35% | $16.74 (+19.06%) |
Feb 27, 2026 31w ago | Insider Cluster | $14.21 $13.89 | ▼ −2.25% | ▲ +5.30% | $16.74 (+17.80%) |
Feb 25, 2026 31w ago | Insider Cluster | $15.11 $14.18 | ▼ −6.15% | ▼ −0.92% | $16.74 (+10.79%) |
Feb 25, 2026 31w ago | Insider Cluster | $15.11 $14.18 | ▼ −6.15% | ▼ −0.92% | $16.74 (+10.79%) |
Feb 25, 2026 31w ago | Insider Cluster | $15.11 $14.18 | ▼ −6.15% | ▼ −0.92% | $16.74 (+10.79%) |
Feb 23, 2026 31w ago | Insider Cluster | $14.62 $14.50 | ▼ −0.82% | ▲ +3.13% | $16.74 (+14.51%) |
Feb 23, 2026 31w ago | Insider Cluster | $14.62 $14.50 | ▼ −0.82% | ▲ +3.13% | $16.74 (+14.51%) |
Feb 23, 2026 31w ago | Insider Cluster | $14.62 $14.50 | ▼ −0.82% | ▲ +3.13% | $16.74 (+14.51%) |
Feb 23, 2026 31w ago | Insider Cluster | $14.62 $14.50 | ▼ −0.82% | ▲ +3.13% | $16.74 (+14.51%) |
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