Donald Poulton Sells Shares of Medallion Financial Corp.

Donald Poulton, the Chief Executive Officer of Medallion Bank, sold a significant portion of his holdings in Medallion Financial Corp. (NasdaqGS: MFIN) on June 25, 2026. Poulton sold 40,770 shares at an average price of $9.97, totaling $406,476.90. This transaction was not part of a pre-arranged trading plan.

Insider Buying and Selling at Medallion Financial Corp.

Besides Donald Poulton's sale, several other insiders were active in June. On June 9, 2026, David Rudnick, Cynthia Hallenbeck, Allan Tanenbaum, Robert Meyer, and John Everets each purchased 12,981 shares, although the price and total value of these transactions were not disclosed.

Other Institutional Activity in Medallion Financial Corp.

Several institutional investors also adjusted their positions in Medallion Financial Corp. BlackRock, Inc. reduced its holdings by 21,789 shares, now holding 1,107,965 shares valued at approximately $9.48 million. Tieton Capital Management, LLC increased its stake by 52,063 shares, ending with 1,032,304 shares worth about $8.84 million. Vanguard Capital Management LLC initiated a new position with 848,640 shares valued at $7.26 million. SEI Investments Co significantly boosted its holdings by 271,789 shares, bringing its total to 490,972 shares worth around $4.20 million. Geode Capital Management, LLC added 6,430 shares, now holding 413,184 shares valued at $3.54 million.

Medallion Financial Corp. Stock Down 15.6%

Shares of Medallion Financial Corp. traded near $9.97 on Saturday. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $238 million and a P/E ratio of 6.96. Its stock has seen a 52-week low of $7.85 and a high of $11.00. The 50-day moving average stands at $9.56, while the 200-day moving average is $9.82. The firm has a current ratio of 35.68 and a quick ratio of 2.12, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 471.70.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 12, 2026, Piper Sandler assumed coverage of Medallion Financial with a 'hold' rating and set a price target of $10.50. Earlier, Ladenburg Thalmann upgraded the stock to 'buy' with a target of $12.00. Northland maintained its 'hold' rating with a target of $11.00 on January 25, 2024.

About Medallion Financial Corp.

Medallion Financial Corp. is a specialty finance company based in New York City. It operates through segments like Recreation Lending, Home Improvement Lending, Commercial Loans, and Taxi Medallion Lending. The company provides loans for recreational vehicles, home improvements, and business equipment. It also offers debt, mezzanine, and equity investment capital to various businesses. Medallion Financial was founded in 1995 and is led by CEO Andrew M. Murstein.

Bottom Line

Donald Poulton's recent sale of Medallion Financial Corp. shares is a notable insider transaction. Investors often watch insider activities closely, as they can provide clues about the company's future prospects. However, it's important to remember that insider transactions can be motivated by a variety of factors. The stock's performance and analyst ratings suggest a mixed outlook, with some seeing potential for growth.