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Estes Ronald E.

Director

Director
14 filings analyzed · 1 company · Latest 2026-03-17

Companies

Company Buys Sells Direction
Trinity Capital Inc. TRIN 27 0 Net buying

Activity

March 2026
2026-03-17 Trinity Capital Inc. TRIN
medium
Buy
800 shares
$11,328
Significance 4/10

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.

2026-03-11 Trinity Capital Inc. TRIN
high
Buy
605 shares
$8,929
Significance 7/10

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.

2026-03-04 Trinity Capital Inc. TRIN
medium
Buy
200 shares
$2,946
Significance 6/10

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.

December 2025
2025-12-16 Trinity Capital Inc. TRIN
medium
Buy
1,500 shares
$22,655
Significance 5/10

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.

November 2025
2025-11-20 Trinity Capital Inc. TRIN
medium
Buy
1,500 shares
$21,655
Significance 5/10

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.

2025-11-10 Trinity Capital Inc. TRIN
medium
Buy
2,000 shares
$28,880
Significance 5/10

Director Estes Ronald E. buys 2,000 shares of TRIN at $14.44; now holds 38,778 shares. Cluster buy pattern with 2 others in 14 days.

Director Estes Ronald E. purchased 2,000 shares at $14.44, increasing his holdings to 38,778 shares—a 5.4% addition to his prior position. This purchase is part of a cluster pattern with 2 other insiders buying within the same 14-day window, suggesting coordinated director-level confidence. However, the insider's recent TRIN-specific purchase history shows five consecutive buys (Sept 3–12, 2025) all underwater in the 30-day window (ranging -5.6% to -10.5%), indicating these recent purchases have not yet recovered. At a P/E of 7.83 and market cap of $1.1B, the company carries a conservative valuation, but near-term price momentum (30-day: +1.9%, 90-day: -7.2%) has been mixed. The cluster activity suggests insider belief, though recent timing at this ticker has not yet produced gains.

September 2025
2025-09-15 Trinity Capital Inc. TRIN
medium
Buy
1,000 shares
$16,080
Significance 5/10

Director Estes Ronald E. purchased 1,000 shares of Trinity Capital (TRIN) at $16.08 on 2025-09-12; now holds 36,778 shares post-transaction.

Estes Ronald E., a director, made an open-market purchase of 1,000 shares at $16.08, adding to his holdings of 36.8K shares (a +2.8% increase). This transaction occurred within a context of recent repeated buying activity at TRIN: four prior purchases at this ticker occurred between 2025-09-03 and 2025-09-11, demonstrating a pattern of accumulation in the days immediately before and after this trade. At the cross-ticker level, Estes's historical track record shows 16 prior buys with a 100.00% 90-day win rate and +8.2% average 90-day return, though his TRIN-specific prior trades (from 2025-06-12 onward) have not yet accumulated measurable 30- or 90-day returns for most transactions. The stock currently trades at $16.02, only 0.37% below the transaction price, and stands +11.8% over the trailing 90 days and -3.3% from its 52-week high of $16.56. With a P/E of 8.13 and net income of $41.4M supporting a market cap of $1.1B, the company's valuation metrics remain within a narrow range. The pattern of consecutive buying activity warrants attention to whether there is a material catalyst or information flow driving these discretionary purchases.

2025-09-12 Trinity Capital Inc. TRIN
high
Buy
3,000 shares
$48,290
Significance 7/10

Director Estes Ronald E. purchases 3,000 shares across 3 transactions for $48,290.00 at TRIN; holdings rise to 35,778 shares.

Estes Ronald E., a Director, executed three separate open-market purchases totaling 3,000 shares (3.0K shares) at prices ranging from $16.05 to $16.14 on 2025-09-10 and 2025-09-11. His holdings increased by 9.2% to 35,778 shares (35.8K shares). The timing is notable: at the 90-day mark, his five prior purchases at Trinity Capital show a 100% win rate with returns of +11.3%, +11.0%, and +12.8%, suggesting consistent ability to enter at opportune moments. The current price of $16.11 is -2.7% from the 52-week high of $16.56, positioning these recent purchases slightly above mid-range valuations. With a P/E of 8.18 on net income of $41,414,000.00 in a $1.1B market cap company, the insider activity occurs in a fundamentally modest valuation environment.

2025-09-04 Trinity Capital Inc. TRIN
medium
Buy
1,000 shares
$16,146
Significance 6/10

Director Estes Ronald E. buys 1,000 shares of TRIN at $16.15; stock up 7.1% in 30 days, 11.4% in 90 days; P/E 8.22.

Director Estes Ronald E. purchased 1,000 shares at $16.15 on 2025-09-03, increasing his holdings from 31,778 to 32,778 shares. The purchase occurs as Trinity Capital trades at $16.19 (current), within the 52-week range of $13.11–$16.56, and follows a recent 30-day gain of 7.1% and 90-day gain of 11.4%. His prior trades at TRIN show mixed near-term results: three prior buys in June 2025 posted negative 30-day returns of -0.5%, -1.3%, and -0.4%, though two older buys from November 2024 showed positive 30-day returns of +7.5% and +7.9%. At the 90-day measurement window, the stock has risen for 3 of his 3 prior TRIN trades where outcomes are measurable. The company's fundamentals show a P/E of 8.22 and market cap of $1,138,386,250.40, with net income of $41,414,000.00. This transaction adds to a director-level position that is now material relative to market opportunity.

June 2025
2025-06-13 Trinity Capital Inc. TRIN
high
Buy
1,700 shares
$24,700
Significance 7/10

Director Ronald E. Estes purchases 1,700 shares at $14.53 avg; prior 4 TRIN buys all delivered 10.3%–11.6% 90-day gains

Ronald E. Estes, Director of Trinity Capital Inc., made 2 separate purchases totaling 1,700 shares for $24,700.00 on 2025-06-11 and 2025-06-12, increasing his holdings by 5.7% to 31,778 shares. His purchase prices of $14.60 and $14.48 bracket the current price of $14.45, placing the transaction near current levels. Critically, his prior 4 open-market buys at TRIN (all on 2024-11-01) delivered consistent 90-day returns of 10.3%, 10.6%, 10.7%, and 11.6%, with a 100% well-timed rate at this ticker; across all tickers, his cross-ticker track record shows 10 prior buys with a 90d win rate of 100.00%. The company's P/E of 7.30 and market cap of $934.2M provide a backdrop of moderate valuation, though the stock is -12.7% from its 52-week high and down 8.7% over 90 days. This filing warrants attention as Estes' demonstrated accuracy in prior TRIN timing combined with his reinvestment signal suggests informed conviction at current levels.

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