Trinity Capital (TRIN) Stock Overview
A business development company specializing in term loans, equipment financing, and private equity-related investments. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 0/6 |
| Dividends | 2/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$17.02 |
| 52 Week High | US$17.38 |
| 52 Week Low | US$13.76 |
| Beta | 0.69 |
| 1 Month Change | 13.39% |
| 3 Month Change | 5.13% |
| 1 Year Change | 20.54% |
| 3 Year Change | 46.85% |
| 5 Year Change | 18.28% |
| Change since IPO | 13.47% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 09
TRIN: Joint Venture And Equity Offering Will Shape Future Risk Balance
Analysts have lifted their price target on Trinity Capital by $1 to $17.17, citing updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E in line with recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the higher $17.17 price target as consistent with updated fair value work that factors in revised assumptions on revenue, margins, and P/E, rather than a one off call.Seeking Alpha • May 08
Trinity Capital: True Definition Of A BDC Income Compounder
Summary Trinity Capital Inc. remains a top BDC pick, sustaining strong outperformance and robust Q1 2026 results despite sector headwinds. The dividend coverage, capital structure and portfolio quality signal a superior margin of safety versus peers. Despite the recent run-up in the share price, Trinity still remains the cheapest high-quality internally managed BDC. In the article, I explain in more detail why I remain very bullish on Trinity. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Apr 21
TRIN: Joint Venture And Earnings Outlook Will Shape Balanced Risk Profile
Analysts have raised their price target on Trinity Capital by about $0.40 to reflect updated assumptions around fair value, discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E, supported by recent bullish research initiations and target increases from the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage has focused on how updated assumptions around fair value and P/E multiples line up with Trinity Capital’s execution on its growth plans.Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 09
TRIN: Joint Venture And Equity Offering Will Shape Future Risk Balance
Analysts have lifted their price target on Trinity Capital by $1 to $17.17, citing updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E in line with recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the higher $17.17 price target as consistent with updated fair value work that factors in revised assumptions on revenue, margins, and P/E, rather than a one off call.Seeking Alpha • May 08
Trinity Capital: True Definition Of A BDC Income Compounder
Summary Trinity Capital Inc. remains a top BDC pick, sustaining strong outperformance and robust Q1 2026 results despite sector headwinds. The dividend coverage, capital structure and portfolio quality signal a superior margin of safety versus peers. Despite the recent run-up in the share price, Trinity still remains the cheapest high-quality internally managed BDC. In the article, I explain in more detail why I remain very bullish on Trinity. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Apr 21
TRIN: Joint Venture And Earnings Outlook Will Shape Balanced Risk Profile
Analysts have raised their price target on Trinity Capital by about $0.40 to reflect updated assumptions around fair value, discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E, supported by recent bullish research initiations and target increases from the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage has focused on how updated assumptions around fair value and P/E multiples line up with Trinity Capital’s execution on its growth plans.Seeking Alpha • Apr 26
Trinity Capital: A 13% Venture-Backed Dividend Yield
Summary Trinity Capital maintains a stable 13.8% dividend yield with a 3-year CAGR of 8.4%, supported by strong NAV growth and earnings spillover. TRIN's NAV per share increased sequentially, driven by net investment income and realized gains. Net investment income provided 114% dividend coverage. Trading at a 10.7% premium to NAV, there is downside risk amid recession fears, but the BDC's portfolio is well-diversified with a focus on secured loans. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Apr 08
Buy Alert: Trinity Capital Now Offers A 14% Covered Yield
Summary Trinity Capital's stock price drop presents a buying opportunity, with a 14% yield supported by strong net investment income and potential for dividend growth in 2025. Key investment pillars include positive interest rate sensitivity, robust dividends, and specialized financing solutions, particularly in the equipment market. Trinity Capital's total investment income surged 48% YoY in 4Q24, with a portfolio value increase of 35%, indicating a strong margin of safety. Despite market volatility, Trinity Capital's improving dividend payout ratio and high yields make it an attractive option for passive income investors. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 25
Yield Hunting Part 16: Trinity Capital's Baby Bonds And 7%-Plus Yield To Call
Summary Trinity Capital's baby bonds offer yields over 2% above sector benchmarks, with stable common stock performance and investment-grade equivalent balance sheet. TRIN's bonds, TRINI and TRINZ, show attractive yields to maturity and call, outperforming comparable sector bonds in our low-duration portfolio. TRIN's credit score, based on a modified Moody's methodology, is A2, reflecting strong asset quality, leverage, and debt structure. Despite limited price appreciation due to embedded call options, TRIN baby bonds are consistently added to our portfolio for their mispriced yield opportunities. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 04
Trinity Capital: Q4 Earnings Reveal Improved Fundamentals
Summary Trinity Capital shows a 31.1% total return over the past year, driven by a 12.6% dividend yield and improved net investment income. Despite strong Q4 earnings and reduced non-accrual rates, TRIN trades at a high premium to NAV, making it less attractive for new investments. TRIN's portfolio strategy includes diverse secured loans, equipment financings, and equity & warrants, with a significant focus on floating rate investments benefiting from higher interest rates. I maintain a hold rating on TRIN due to its high premium valuation, despite improved earnings and dividend sustainability. The current distribution is covered by earnings at a rate of 113.7%. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 29
Yield Hunting Part 6: Trinity Capital Baby Bonds Still Have Some Alpha Left At 7.8%
Summary Trinity Capital Inc. (TRIN) offers stable returns through private credit markets, managing $3.8 billion in assets across five business verticals. TRIN's baby bonds, offering yields around 7.88%, are slightly mispriced, presenting a strong investment opportunity. TRIN's credit score, based on our adjusted Moody's methodology, is Baa1 equivalent, indicating strong financial health and a balanced debt structure. As an internally managed BDC, TRIN's bonds offer attractive yields that can benefit from the company's investor-friendly approach. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 27
Trinity Capital: An Improvement In Portfolio Quality (Ratings Upgrade)
Summary Trinity Capital offers a nearly 14% dividend yield, supported by solid fundamentals and improving portfolio risk quality, with a recent increase in top-performing investments. The dividend is well-covered by net investment income, with minimal reliance on payment-in-kind income, ensuring strong cash income coverage. Despite declining interest rates, Trinity Capital has seen strong NII growth, with management optimistic about lending pipeline demand offsetting rate declines. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 26
Trinity Capital: Venture Capital Set For Boom, Why I'm Buying The 14.2% Dividend Yield
Summary Trinity Capital offers a high, well-covered 14.2% dividend yield, supported by strong net investment income and record loan origination volume. TRIN's dividend safety is bolstered by undistributed taxable income of $1.12 per share. TRIN's credit risk rating slightly increased, but higher loan origination volume and potential IPO boom could offset negative interest rate sensitivity. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 19
Trinity Capital: 14% Yield Is A Red Flag (Rating Downgrade)
Summary Trinity Capital beat net investment income estimates for Q3, but failed to materially improve its dividend coverage profile. The BDC is focused chiefly on venture-backed technology companies and generates income from term loans. Trinity Capital maintained high debt yields in the third quarter, but the dividend is not well-supported by NII. Trinity Capital's shares trade at a 1.11X P/NAV ratio and have an unattractive risk profile for investors. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 06
Trinity Capital Vs. Hercules Capital: 2 BDC Venture Capital Kings, Only 1 Is A Buy
Summary In the BDC space, only four options exist for investors to deploy capital into VC-focused names. From these four, HTGC and TRIN can be considered having decent asset quality and acceptable financials. In this article, I compare HTGC and TRIN side by side to determine which one of them offer a more attractive investment case for durable income seeking investors. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 22
Trinity Capital: Is This 15% Yield Safe?
Summary Trinity Capital offers a high 15% dividend yield, but investors should be cautious due to recent disappointments from other BDCs. The BDC's originations in Q3'24 grew due to high demand for new capital in the technology sector. Despite a current dividend coverage ratio of 1.04X, Trinity Capital's net investment income and coverage ratio have declined over the last four quarters. Given the risks tied to variable rate loans, declining income and a valuation in-line with the historical P/B ratio, I only consider TRIN a hold here. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Sep 28
Trinity Capital: Weaker Distribution Coverage (Rating Downgrade)
Summary I am downgrading Trinity Capital (TRIN) to a hold due to concerns about dividend sustainability amid anticipated declines in net investment income from interest rate cuts. TRIN's diversified portfolio and solid credit facility position it well for new investment opportunities. Lower rates can increase the volume of new deals in the market. Despite positive Q2 earnings and strong liquidity, TRIN's modest dividend coverage and lack of NAV growth raise caution about future performance. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Sep 18
Diversified Growth Strategy And Expansion Boost Future Earnings And Investment Appeal
Diversifying into five business verticals enhances Trinity Capital's revenue streams and operational resilience by tapping into various sectors.Seeking Alpha • Sep 17
Trinity Capital: Positioned Well For A Post-High Interest Rate Environment
Summary Trinity Capital Inc. has shown strong performance with a 21% increase in net investment income year-over-year, despite a slight decline in quarterly NII. The Trinity business development company maintains a robust liquidity position and a robust investment pipeline, positioning it well for future growth. Lower interest rates may impact financials, but increased investment activity and a strong balance sheet should offset some headwinds. Given the limited upside potential and premium to NAV, I continue to assign Trinity Capital a hold rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Aug 27
Trinity Capital: The 14.5% Yield Looks Sustainable In 2024
Summary Trinity Capital covered its $0.51 per share dividend with net investment income in 2Q24, showing strong financial health and dividend sustainability. The BDC's focus on secured loans and equipment financing, with only 70% floating-rate loans, positions it well for growth in a lower-rate environment. Trinity Capital's net asset value increased by 1.9% QoQ, and the company has a history of substantial dividend growth, making it attractive for passive income investors. Despite potential rate cuts, Trinity Capital's less aggressive floating-rate exposure supports a sustainable 14.5% yield, making it a 'Buy' as long as it out-earns its dividend. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Aug 18
Trinity Capital: Still Not Seeing The Upside
Summary Trinity Capital is a VC-focused BDC with a higher risk profile than for the average BDC. For this reason, I have been relatively bearish on this BDC since December last year. While TRIN has performed almost in line with the overall BDC market and the Q2, 2024 financials indicate several areas of strength, it is still not sufficient for me to change. In this article, I assess the Q2, 2024 earnings report and provide reasons why I remain skeptical. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 11
Investors Holding Back On Trinity Capital Inc. (NASDAQ:TRIN)
Trinity Capital Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:TRIN ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 9.6x might make it look like a buy right...Seeking Alpha • Jul 16
Trinity Capital: A Growing BDC To Add To Your Portfolio As Sentiment Shifts (Rating Downgrade)
Summary Inflation cooled on an annualized basis, further emphasizing we could see potential rate cuts this year. The BDC sector will likely to see pullback once rates are cut, making Trinity Capital a good addition to an income portfolio. Trinity Capital showed continued growth, strong financials, and dividend safety amid potential interest rate decline. Their floating rate exposure of 75.4% is significantly lower than peers like Blackstone Secured Lending's 98.8% and Hercules Capital's 97.3%. As a result of this, I think Trinity Capital will see less of a pullback than some peers, but further upside is limited as sentiment shifts in the coming months. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jun 17
Trinity Capital: The 14% Yield Looks Sustainable In 2024
Summary Trinity Capital Inc. is increasing its dividend by $0.01 per share per quarter, making it attractive for passive income investors seeking growth. The BDC covers its dividend with net investment income, with potential for continued dividend growth due to stable interest rates. Trinity Capital's stock is selling at a premium to net asset value, indicating investor confidence in the company's ability to maintain its dividend. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jun 03
Trinity Capital: Trades At Smaller Premium Than Peers
Summary Trinity Capital is an internally-managed business development company that provides debt and equipment financing to growth stage middle market companies. TRIN has a current dividend yield of 13.7%, making it an appealing investment for income-focused investors. TRIN's strategy focuses on maintaining a majority exposure to floating rate debt investments, which has been beneficial in the current higher interest rate environment. The credit quality of debt investments have improved substantially with a higher rate of debt investments reaching the highest quality level rating. The price trades at a premium to NAV but this is typical for high performing, internally managed BDCs. TRIN trades at a much lower premium than internally managed peers. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • May 04
Trinity Capital: I'm Buying This 13.8% Dividend Yield From American Venture Debt (Rating Upgrade)
Summary Trinity Capital last hiked its base quarterly dividend by 2% and now offers a 13.8% dividend yield. TRIN has increased its base dividend for 13 consecutive quarters and is covering the current payout by 106%. TRIN's debt-to-equity ratio is within a prudent range, and the BDC's underwriting quality remains healthy. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Apr 28
Trinity Capital: Record Quarter, But Still Not Good Enough
Summary Trinity Capital Inc. offers high dividend yield of 13.7% due to its high-risk investment strategy. TRIN's Q4 2023 earnings report showed strong results, but portfolio quality deteriorated with a migration to riskier loans. Despite positive core performance metrics, TRIN has consistently underperformed the market and remains a speculative investment. In this article, I elaborate on why I continue to view TRIN as a subpar and overly speculative investment after the recent earnings report. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Apr 19
Trinity Capital: This 14.3% Yield Looks To Be A Great Long-Term Buy For Income Investors
Summary Trinity Capital is a fairly new BDC with an attractive yield and solid fundamentals to go along with it. The company has shown strong growth, beating analyst estimates and delivering record net investment income in their latest quarter. Trinity Capital is defensively positioned with a focus on first-lien, senior secured loans and an investment-grade balance sheet and well-laddered debt. Although they trade at a slight premium above their NAV, I think this BDC is poised for further growth and still a buy at current levels. With interest rates likely to remain higher for longer, this will continue to place downward pressure on the BDC despite their solid performance. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 25
Trinity Capital And Blackstone Secured Lending: Delivering Yield To Investors
Summary Trinity Capital and Blackstone Secured Lending Fund offer high dividend yields to investors while also showing strong dividend coverage. Trinity Capital focuses on venture investments and has shown strong portfolio performance after some stumbles. Blackstone Secured Lending Fund is a more traditional BDC with very low non-accruals. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 18
Trinity Capital: This 13% Yield Is Safer Than It Looks
Summary Trinity Capital Inc. experienced substantial portfolio growth in 2023 despite net realized losses. The BDC is well-positioned to profit from the latest inflation update, indicating that inflation is not receding. Trinity Capital has the potential to continue raising its dividend in 2023 and return excess portfolio income to shareholders. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 07
Trinity Capital: Premium To Nav Has Come Down (Rating Upgrade)
Summary I am upgrading my rating to a Buy on Trinity Capital stock due to their net investment income growth and the price trading at a lower premium to NAV. Trinity Capital reported growth in loan originations and net investment income which will help support the current dividend yield of 13.9%. Trinity Capital's risk profile is well-suited to ride out rate cuts or market cycles due to their portfolio of floating rate loans. The average credit ratings of their debt investments does leave some room for improvement desired and could be a vulnerability during a recession. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 24
Trinity Capital: What To Look Out For In This 14% Yielders Earnings
Summary Trinity Capital is a BDC offering a high dividend yield of around 14% and is set to report its Q4 earnings on 29 February. The BDC sector is expected to face challenges in 2024 due to declining interest rates and credit quality concerns. Trinity Capital's portfolio has shown signs of deterioration in asset quality, but its management is expected to handle non-accruals effectively. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 03
Trinity Capital: A 14% Yield That's Worth The Price Of Admission
Summary Trinity Capital offers a high dividend yield and trades at a significant discount compared to its internally managed peers. The company has a diversified investment portfolio and a multi-pronged approach to generating returns, with rising return on equity. TRIN's strong balance sheet and steady NAV performance make it an attractive investment at its current price. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 11
Trinity Capital's Outperformance Is Likely To Continue In 2024 Against TriplePoint And S&P 500 (Rating Downgrade)
Summary Trinity Capital is well-positioned to offer healthy returns to shareholders in 2024 due to its diversified portfolio and high asset quality. TriplePoint's high accruals and declining portfolio value may hinder its performance. The private credit market is expected to rebound significantly in 2024, benefiting BDCs like Trinity Capital. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| TRIN | US Capital Markets | US Market | |
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| 7D | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| 1Y | 20.5% | 14.0% | 30.6% |
Return vs Industry: TRIN exceeded the US Capital Markets industry which returned 16.7% over the past year.
Return vs Market: TRIN underperformed the US Market which returned 31% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| TRIN volatility | |
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| TRIN Average Weekly Movement | 3.3% |
| Capital Markets Industry Average Movement | 3.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: TRIN has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: TRIN's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 2008 | 106 | Kyle Brown | www.trinitycapital.com |
Trinity Capital Inc. is a business development company specializing in term loans, equipment financing, and private equity-related investments. The firm provides tech lending, equipment financing, life sciences, warehouse lending, and sponsor finance sources. The firm is industry agnostic and invests in growth-stage companies across industries, including aerospace, software, Agricultural Equipment, Alternative Protein, Clean Technology, Energy, Food and Beverage / CPG, Information Technology, Life Sciences, Oil and Gas, Robotics, Semiconductors, Transportation, and consumer and retail.
Trinity Capital Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| TRIN fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$1.54b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$138.35m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$300.16m |
11.0x
P/E Ratio5.0x
P/S RatioIs TRIN overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| TRIN income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$300.16m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$0 |
| Gross Profit | US$300.16m |
| Other Expenses | US$161.81m |
| Earnings | US$138.35m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Aug 05, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 1.55 |
| Gross Margin | 100.00% |
| Net Profit Margin | 46.09% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 115.7% |
How did TRIN perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
12.0%
Current Dividend Yield110%
Payout RatioDoes TRIN pay a reliable dividends?
See TRIN dividend history and benchmarks| Trinity Capital dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | May 15 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | May 29 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 4 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 18 days |
Does TRIN pay a reliable dividends?
See TRIN dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/07 10:18 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Trinity Capital Inc. is covered by 11 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Mitchel Penn | Brean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery) |
| Sean-Paul Adams | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| Brian Mckenna | Citizens JMP Securities, LLC |