Medallion Financial Corp. reported a net income of $10.0 million, or $0.42 per share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. Net interest income grew by 10% to $47.9 million. Loan originations were $173.1 million and loans grew 12% to $2.2 billion.
Net income was $10.0 million, or $0.42 per share, compared to $15.4 million, or $0.67 per share, in the prior year quarter.
$3.1 million of cash was collected on taxi medallion-related assets, with recoveries resulting in earnings of $0.04 per share compared to $13.2 million of cash collected, with recoveries resulting in earnings of $0.28 per share in the prior year quarter.
Net interest income grew 10% to $47.9 million from $43.6 million in the prior year quarter.
Loans grew 12% to $2.2 billion as of March 31, 2024, compared to $2.0 billion a year ago.
Medallion Financial Corp. expects consumer originations to increase, and will continue to assess repurchase plans, being opportunistic at the right times, with the ultimate goal of providing long term value accretion to its shareholders.