1 insider bought €36k of shares over the last 90 days, the latest filed 11 Aug 2026.
This page follows insider dealings at Trinity Capital Inc. as filed with SEC (Form 4), a company from the Finance & Banking sector. Over the twelve months to 18 October 2026, 34 filings were filed, from 7 insiders.
Not one open-market sale was filed. On the buying side, 3 insiders reported 13 purchases totalling €666k. Open-market purchases are the filings investors watch most closely, because the insider pays for the shares out of pocket. One trade stands out by size: a purchase of €346k from Brown Steve Louis, disclosed on 16 March 2026. Those buying include 2 chief executives and 1 senior executive.
With 34 filings in twelve months, the company is more active than the median of 19 filings across the 5,810 companies we follow on the same exchange. The full history, which starts in 2021, counts 65 purchases against 1 sale. For the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, the annual 10-K puts net income at 135.6 m USD.
In all, 12 purchases were made within 30 days of a purchase by another insider of the company. When several insiders buy within a few weeks of each other, analysts speak of a cluster purchase. The last insider purchase was made public on 11 August 2026, 68 days ago. Typically, a trade is published a median of 2 days after it takes place. For comparison, the SEC allows two business days to file a Form 4.
Elsewhere in the same sector, our signals recently picked up insider purchases at First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. and Avidia Bancorp, Inc. Source: insider filings from SEC (Form 4). Past trades are no guide to future returns.
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Analysts rate Trinity Capital Inc. Buy (bullish), based on 9 analysts. Average price target: US$18.50.
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Trinity Capital Inc. (ticker: TRIN) is a U.S.-based specialty finance company listed on the NASDAQ in the United States. For international investors, the most important point is that Trinity Capital is not a traditional commercial bank. It is an internally managed business development company (BDC) focused on private credit and tailored financing solutions for growth companies. Its core role is to provide capital to venture-backed businesses, technology companies, life sciences firms, and other innovative borrowers that often need more flexible financing than conventional bank lending can provide. ([cnbc.com](https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/TRIN?utm_source=openai))
The company describes itself as an alternative asset manager focused on private credit, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, with an international footprint supported by investment professionals across multiple regions. Its platform is built around five main business verticals: tech lending, equipment financing, life sciences, asset-based lending, and sponsor finance. This mix gives Trinity multiple income streams and helps reduce concentration in any single end market. In practical terms, the company aims to underwrite customized financing structures for companies in growth phases, often combining secured loans with additional equity or warrant participation. ([ir.trinitycap.com](https://ir.trinitycap.com/?utm_source=openai))
From a historical perspective, Trinity Capital was founded to address a growing demand for non-dilutive capital among venture-backed and growth-stage companies. Its business model has evolved into a broader private credit platform, but the underlying strategy remains consistent: earn current income from secured lending while selectively adding upside through warrants and equity-related investments. This makes TRIN somewhat different from more generic BDC peers that focus primarily on middle-market direct lending. ([stockanalysis.com](https://stockanalysis.com/stocks/trin/company/?utm_source=openai))
In competitive terms, Trinity Capital occupies a distinct niche at the intersection of private credit, venture lending, and asset-based finance. That positioning can be attractive because it gives the firm access to borrowers and deal structures that larger, more conventional lenders may not serve as actively. Recent company disclosures indicate that, as of March 31, 2026, Trinity’s investment portfolio had an aggregate fair value of about $2.5 billion, with holdings spread across secured loans, equipment financings, and equity/warrant investments. That scale underscores that TRIN is a meaningful platform within the specialty finance and BDC universe. ([prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/trinity-capital-reports-first-quarter-2026-financial-results-302763301.html?utm_source=openai))
Recent developments have been supportive for the investment case. Trinity Capital reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, highlighting consistent credit quality, continued portfolio diversification, and growth in net investment income. The company also declared monthly dividends for the second quarter of 2026, reinforcing its appeal to income-focused investors. For investors in France, Belgium, and Switzerland, TRIN is best viewed as a yield-oriented financial stock tied to private credit markets, venture financing activity, and asset quality rather than a standard bank or insurer. ([prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/trinity-capital-reports-first-quarter-2026-financial-results-302763301.html?utm_source=openai))
Purchases our model currently ranks for the recommendations list.
All recommendations| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | n.d. | 135.6 m USD | 1.96 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2024 | n.d. | 115.6 m USD | 2.10 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2023 | n.d. | 76.9 m USD | 1.89 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2022 | n.d. | -30.4 m USD | -0.96 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2021 | n.d. | 132.3 m USD | 4.64 USD | 10-K |
Amounts in USD, as filed (forms 10-K, 20-F or 40-F). Source: SEC EDGAR.