Trinity Capital reports record Q3 earnings, stock rises

Trinity Capital Inc (NASDAQ:TRIN), a provider of financial solutions to growth-oriented companies, reported record third-quarter earnings that beat analyst expectations, sending its stock up 2% in response.

The company announced net investment income (NII) of $29.4 million, or $0.54 per share, for the quarter ended September 30, surpassing the analyst estimate of $0.51 per share. Total investment income reached a record $61.8 million, up 33.2% YoY.

"Our record third-quarter performance, coupled with 19 consecutive quarters of consistent or increased dividends, demonstrates our commitment to delivering long-term value for our investors," CEO Kyle Brown told Investing.com

Trinity's total gross investment commitments for the quarter were $629.2 million, with $459.0 million funded across new and existing portfolio companies. The company's net asset value increased to $756.8 million, or $13.13 per share, up from $680.0 million at the end of the previous quarter.

The company's investment portfolio had a fair value of approximately $1.69 billion as of September 30, 2024, spread across 145 portfolio companies. The portfolio consisted of 80.0% first-lien loans and 20.0% second-lien loans, with 76.6% of the debt portfolio at floating rates.

"As an alternative asset manager, we are expanding our platform across multiple distinct business verticals, offering diversification for our investors," Brown added. 

Trinity Capital maintained its streak of consistent or increased regular dividends for the 19th consecutive quarter, declaring a third-quarter distribution of $0.51 per share.

The company's total platform assets under management (AUM) increased to $2.0 billion, up 54% YoY, reflecting strong growth in its lending activities to growth-oriented companies.