TRIN Trinity Capital Inc. Insider Trading

Director Estes Ronald E. purchases 800 TRIN shares at $14.16; 3 buys in 7 days as stock down 14.5% from highs

Estes Ronald E. acquired 800 shares at $14.16 on 2026-03-16, his third purchase in seven days (prior buys on 2026-03-11 and 2026-03-03), as Trinity Capital traded at $14.59 currently—down 14.5% from its 52-week high of $17.06. His same-ticker history at TRIN shows mixed outcomes: two prior measurable buys (2025-12-15 and 2025-12-12) achieved 30-day returns of +6.8% and +4.4% respectively, but delivered 90-day returns of -4.4% and -3.0%, with neither proving well-timed at the 90-day mark. A cluster pattern is present: two other insiders also bought within the past 14 days, suggesting broader insider activity during this price decline. The fundamental backdrop is favorable: the company reports net income of $27,645,000.00 and trades at a P/E of 7.48 on a market cap of $1,213,521,980.67.

CEO Kyle Steven Brown buys 3,532 shares of TRIN at $14.16; part of cluster buy pattern with 2 other insiders in past 14 days

Brown Kyle Steven, CEO and President, purchased 3,532 shares at $14.16 on 2026-03-16, bringing his holdings to 620,708 shares. The transaction occurs within a cluster of buying activity—2 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days—suggesting coordinated confidence at current price levels. His prior trading at TRIN shows strong discipline: 3 of 4 measurable prior buys at this ticker resulted in positive 90-day returns (ranging from +8.9% to +12.4%), with only one showing a -8.7% 90-day outcome. However, the broader market context is challenging: the stock is down 14.5% from its 52-week high of $17.06 and has declined 5.3% over the past 30 days, though the company's P/E of 7.48 and net income of $27,645,000.00 suggest reasonable fundamental support. The cluster buy at depressed levels, combined with Brown's track record of favorable 90-day outcomes at this ticker, warrants investor attention to whether this represents a tactical accumulation opportunity or a signal of conviction in near-term recovery.

Executive Chairman Steve Louis Brown bought 27,109 shares of TRIN at $14.75 on 2026-03-12; cluster pattern with 2 other insiders buying within 14 days

Steve Louis Brown, Executive Chairman of Trinity Capital Inc., purchased 27,109 shares at $14.75, expanding his holdings by 7.8% to 376,307 shares. This transaction is part of a multi-insider cluster, with 2 other insiders also buying within the past 14 days, suggesting coordinated or simultaneous conviction at current levels. Brown's own history at Trinity Capital shows 3 prior measurable trades all well-timed at the 90-day mark (returns of +4.6%, +6.1%, +3.5%, +10.8%, and +3.6%, +11.0%), establishing a demonstrated pattern of disciplined entry points at this specific ticker. At a P/E of 7.27 and market cap of $1,179,420,266.34, the company is valued below broader market multiples, providing context for insider accumulation at present prices.

Director Estes Ronald E. bought 605 shares across 2 transactions (blended avg $14.76) at Trinity Capital (TRIN); holds 39.6K shares post-transaction.

Estes Ronald E., Director of Trinity Capital, made 2 separate purchases totaling 605 shares for $8,929.00, executed at $14.80 and $14.75 on consecutive trading days (2026-03-09 and 2026-03-11). His prior trades at TRIN show a consistent pattern: 5 prior open-market buys at this ticker, with measurable 90-day returns of +6.6%, +6.6%, +4.5%, +4.4%, and +6.8% respectively—all positive outcomes. The stock is currently trading at $14.80, down 13.2% from its 52-week high of $17.06 and down 8.4% over 30 days, suggesting these purchases occurred during a near-term drawdown. A cluster of 2 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days, aligning with director buying activity. The company carries a low P/E of 7.59 on net income of $27,645,000.00.

Executive Chairman Brown buys 2,103 shares at $14.82; cluster pattern with 2 other insiders buying within 14 days

Brown Steve Louis, Executive Chairman of Trinity Capital Inc., executed 2 separate purchases totaling 2,103 shares for $31,166.46 on 2026-03-09, bringing his post-transaction holdings to 913,636 shares. This open-market buy occurs amid a cluster pattern in which 2 other insiders also purchased within the past 14 days, suggesting coordinated conviction at the current valuation. His prior trades at TRIN have demonstrated consistent 90-day outperformance, with all 5 prior buys proving well-timed (each followed by positive 90d returns ranging from +6.1% to +17.0%); his cross-ticker buy track record spans 7 transactions with 100% 90-day win rate and average 90d return of +14.7%. At current price $14.80 (1.4% below transaction price), the stock trades at a P/E of 7.59, well below the 52-week high of $17.06 and down 8.4% over 30 days, establishing a technical backdrop that aligns with the insider cluster activity.

Director Estes purchases 200 shares of TRIN at $14.73; latest in a series of 5 buys at same ticker with 3 of 3 measurable 90-day outcomes positive.

Estes Ronald E., a Director at Trinity Capital Inc., purchased 200 shares at $14.73 on 2026-03-03, bringing his total holdings to 39,038 shares. This purchase continues an established pattern: he has executed 5 prior buys at TRIN over the preceding months, and across these same-ticker trades, 3 of 3 prior buys with measurable 90-day outcomes each delivered positive returns (+6.6%, +6.6%, and +10.7%). His cross-ticker track record across 20 prior open-market buys shows an average 90-day return of +4.8% with a 72.22% win rate. The current stock price of $15.11 sits -11.4% from its 52-week high of $17.06 and has declined -7.6% over the past 30 days, while the company trades at a P/E of 7.75 with a market cap of $1,256,772,935.43. The repetition of his buys at this ticker, combined with his historical accuracy in timing those purchases, presents a data point worth monitoring as the stock navigates recent downward pressure.

CEO Kyle Steven Brown buys 3,333 shares of TRIN at $14.90; continues consistent pattern—4 of 5 prior TRIN purchases well-timed, cross-ticker track record 85.71% 90d win rate.

CEO Kyle Steven Brown purchased 3,333 shares at $14.90 on 2026-03-02, extending his holdings to 376,775 shares (+0.9%). This transaction fits a notable pattern: Brown has bought TRIN five times in the past four months, with 4 of 5 prior purchases showing positive 90-day returns (+10.7%, +8.9%, +12.4%, +12.6%), indicating a consistent track record of buying at favorable entry points in this security. His cross-ticker trading history reinforces this discipline—14 prior open-market purchases across all stocks averaged +7.7% over 90 days with an 85.71% win rate. The current price of $15.11 is within the 52-week range ($13.53–$17.06) and down 7.6% over 30 days, creating tactical interest alongside his established buying pattern. At a P/E of 7.75 and market cap of $1,256,772,935.43, TRIN remains a small-cap position that has attracted repeated insider acquisition.

Director Estes Ronald E. bought 1,500 shares at blended average $15.10 (Dec 12–15), raising stake to 38,443 shares; stock at $14.98 vs 52-week high $16.56.

Ronald E. Estes executed two separate open-market purchases totaling 1,500 shares for $22,655.00, raising his holdings by 4.1% from 36,943 to 38,443 shares. His trades occurred at $15.15 and $15.08—only $0.17 above the current price of $14.98, placing them near recent support but 9.5% below the 52-week high of $16.56. His cross-ticker track record shows a modest 70.59% 90-day win rate with an average 90-day return of +3.9%, but at Trinity Capital specifically, his five prior purchases have yielded mixed outcomes: two measurable prior buys posted -10.2% and -10.0% 30-day returns, with a 90-day win rate of 0%. Trinity's fundamentals are solid—P/E of 7.97 and a profitable $27.6M net income—but the stock has declined 6.9% over 90 days, placing this purchase in a downward environment and offering no clear evidence of prescient timing at this ticker.

Director Ronald E. Estes buys 1,500 shares of TRIN at blended $14.44 avg, adding 4.2% to holdings; stock down 13.8% from 52-week high.

Director Ronald E. Estes executed 2 separate purchases totaling 1,500 shares for $21,655.00 over two consecutive trading days (November 18-19, 2025) at prices averaging $14.44, increasing his holdings from 35.4K to 36.9K shares. The purchases occur at a point where TRIN trades 13.8% below its 52-week high of $16.56 and down 3.9% over the prior 30 days. His cross-ticker track record shows 18 prior buys with a 100.00% 90-day win rate and average 90-day return of +8.2%, though his 5 prior trades at TRIN show consistent 30-day losses ranging from -10.0% to -10.5%, with no yet-measurable 90-day outcomes at this ticker. A cluster pattern is present: 2 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days. The company trades at a P/E of 7.60 with net income of $27.6M and market cap of $1.1B, suggesting a low valuation multiple.

Executive Chairman Brown purchases 2,137 shares of TRIN at $14.52; 3 of 3 prior TRIN buys were well-timed; stock down 13.8% from 52-week high; cluster buy pattern detected.

Brown Steve Louis purchased 2,137 shares at $14.52, extending his holdings to 820,603 shares, amid a 13.8% decline from the 52-week high and a 9.7% 90-day drop. His same-ticker history at TRIN is notably strong: all 3 prior measurable buys achieved positive 90-day returns (ranging from 8.1% to 21.6%), demonstrating consistent well-timed entry points at this specific security. This pattern of accurate timing at TRIN—particularly his May 2023 buy capturing 21.6% upside over 90 days—carries more weight than his cross-ticker track record when evaluating conviction at this ticker. The concurrent buying activity by 2 other insiders within 14 days adds corroborating signal, though the company's valuation metrics (P/E of 7.60, $1.1B market cap) and positive net income of $27.6M provide a fundamental backdrop. The key signal is whether Brown's track record of well-timed accumulation at this ticker holds during a period of near-term price weakness.