Medallion Financial Corp. Reports 2025 Second Quarter Results

Core Viewpoint - Medallion Financial Corp. reported a 56% increase in net income year-over-year for the second quarter of 2025, reflecting strong performance across its core lending businesses and disciplined execution [3][6]. Financial Performance - Net income grew to $11.1 million, or $0.46 per share, compared to $7.1 million, or $0.30 per share, in the prior year quarter [6]. - Net interest income increased by 7% to $53.4 million from $49.9 million in the prior year quarter [6]. - Loan originations rose to $375.0 million, up from $309.1 million in the prior year quarter, with strategic partnership loan originations significantly increasing to $168.6 million from $24.3 million [6][4]. - The loan portfolio as of June 30, 2025, was $2.485 billion, a 4% increase from $2.386 billion a year ago [6]. Business Segment Highlights - The recreation lending segment saw loans grow 3% to $1.546 billion, representing 62% of total loans [7]. - Home improvement loans increased by 4% to $803.5 million, accounting for 32% of total loans [11]. - The commercial lending segment's loans grew to $121.4 million, with originations of $168.6 million during the quarter, compared to $24.3 million a year ago [11][12]. Equity Investments - The commercial division generated net gains from equity investments totaling $27.6 million over the past two years, with significant gains in six of the past eight quarters [4]. - As of June 30, 2025, the company had a portfolio of more than 30 equity investments valued at $8.1 million on the balance sheet [4]. Dividend and Stock Repurchase - The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share, unchanged from the previous quarter and 20% higher than the same quarter last year [14]. - During the quarter, the company repurchased 48,166 shares of its common stock at an average cost of $9.44 per share, totaling $0.5 million [18]. Balance Sheet Overview - Total assets amounted to $2.880 billion, up from $2.761 billion a year ago, primarily due to an increase in prepaid expenses [17]. - Total liabilities were $2.347 billion, slightly up from $2.338 billion a year ago [17]. - The net book value per share as of June 30, 2025, was $16.77, a 10% increase from $15.25 a year ago [6].