Medallion Financial Corp (NASDAQ:MFIN) released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025 on February 18, 2026. The specialty finance company's report presented a mixed picture, with earnings per share surpassing analyst expectations while revenue came in slightly below forecasts. The immediate market reaction, as reflected in after-hours trading, was notably positive.
Earnings Versus Estimates
The core figures from the quarter reveal a divergence between profitability and top-line performance.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): Medallion reported a non-GAAP EPS of $0.50 for Q4 2025. This solidly exceeded the consensus analyst estimate of $0.4233, representing an outperformance of approximately 18%.
- Revenue (Sales): The company posted quarterly revenue of $56.21 million. This figure fell short of the analyst estimate of $57.33 million, a miss of roughly 2%.
This combination suggests the company managed its operations and costs effectively to deliver stronger bottom-line profitability than anticipated, even as its revenue generation was slightly softer than expected.
Market Reaction and Performance
The market's initial response to this earnings beat on the bottom line was favorable. Following the release, the stock saw an after-market gain of approximately 1.88%. This positive momentum builds upon a generally upward trend for the stock in recent weeks, indicating investor confidence may have been building ahead of the report or is being reinforced by the EPS strength.
- Recent Performance:
- Last Month: +9.48%
- Last Two Weeks: +2.41%
- Last Week: +2.51%
Key Takeaways from the Press Release
While the full press release contains detailed financials, the primary announcement centers on the completion and reporting of the 2025 fiscal year results. The company highlighted its core business operations across its four lending segments: consumer recreational loans, consumer home improvement loans, commercial business loans, and taxi medallion financing. The release also notes its activities in loan origination services for fintech partners. The report provides the foundational annual and quarterly numbers from which the comparison to estimates is derived, but did not include a specific forward-looking financial outlook for 2026.
Looking Ahead: Analyst Expectations for 2026
In the absence of formal company guidance, analyst estimates provide a benchmark for future performance. The consensus view projects continued growth for Medallion Financial in the coming year.
- For Q1 2026, analysts are forecasting revenue of approximately $56.99 million and an EPS of $0.3927.
- For the Full Year 2026, the estimate calls for sales of around $233.91 million and an EPS of $1.62.
These figures will serve as a critical measuring stick for the company's performance in the upcoming quarters.
For a detailed breakdown of historical earnings, future estimates, and analyst revisions, you can review the data here: Medallion Financial Corp. Earnings & Estimates.
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