Medallion Financial Corp. announced its Q4 2024 results, featuring a 69% increase in loan originations but a decrease in net income due to lower taxi medallion recoveries and increased credit loss provisions. The company's net interest income grew, and the board increased the quarterly dividend by 10%.
Net income decreased to $10.1 million, or $0.43 per share, from $14.3 million, or $0.60 per share, in the prior year quarter.
Net interest income increased by 6% to $52.0 million year-over-year.
Loan originations surged by 69% to $285.7 million compared to the prior year quarter.
The Board of Directors raised the quarterly dividend by 10% to $0.11 per share.
Medallion Financial Corp. is optimistic about 2025, citing record total interest income, net interest income, assets, strategic partnership loan volume, and total equity as indicators of a strong position for future performance.