Triumph Financial Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Triumph Financial's CEO is Aaron Graft, appointed in Oct 2010, has a tenure of 15.83 years. total yearly compensation is $4.61M, comprised of 15.7% salary and 84.3% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.63% of the company’s shares, worth $11.40M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 4.8 years and 12.1 years respectively.
Key information
Aaron Graft
Chief executive officer
US$4.6m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 15.73% |
| CEO tenure | 15.8yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.6% |
| Management average tenure | 4.8yrs |
| Board average tenure | 12.1yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Aug 07
TFIN: Freight Ecosystem And Factoring Momentum Will Support Forward Earnings Power
Analysts have raised the fair value estimate for Triumph Financial to $85.80 from $80.00, citing recent price target increases into the low to high $80s, along with support from stronger modeled revenue growth, improved profit margins, and a higher future P/E assumption. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage on Triumph Financial points to a more constructive stance on the stock, with several firms lifting their price targets into the low to high US$80s after the latest Q2 results.
New Narrative • Jul 24
Factoring-Led Freight Platform Will Unlock Powerful Long-Term Earnings Potential
Catalysts About Triumph Financial Triumph Financial is a bank-focused financial services company that provides transportation factoring, payments, banking and data intelligence solutions across the freight ecosystem. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Jul 23
TFIN: Freight Data And Organic Expansion Will Guide Balanced Forward Outlook
The updated analyst price target for Triumph Financial is $80.00, increased from $74.20. This reflects analysts' revised assumptions for higher revenue growth and profit margins, following recent research that also highlighted Q2 earnings and revenue outperformance.Narrative Update • Jul 07
TFIN: Freight Data And Margin Discipline Will Shape Balanced Forward Returns
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Triumph Financial from $68.80 to $74.20. They attribute the change to updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions following recent research.Narrative Update • Jun 23
TFIN: Freight Data Integration And Margin Focus Will Guide Balanced Forward Returns
Analysts have lifted their price target on Triumph Financial to $68.80, citing a recent upgrade and supporting research that point to a more constructive view on the stock. What’s in the News for Triumph Financial Triumph Financial reported 23% transportation revenue growth in Q1 2026, with management stating an expectation for at least 20% transportation revenue growth this year in what it describes as a challenging freight environment.Narrative Update • Jun 09
TFIN: Raymond James Upgrade And Stable Assumptions Will Guide Balanced Forward Returns
Analysts have kept their fair value target for Triumph Financial steady at $68.80, citing consistent assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E to support the latest upgrade and the updated price target rationale. What's in the News No recent company specific news, periodical coverage, or key developments were provided.Narrative Update • May 25
TFIN: Refreshed Margins And P/E Assumptions Will Shape Balanced Future Returns
Analysts have nudged their price target on Triumph Financial higher, with fair value moving from $67.80 to $68.80, citing updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E following recent Street research such as the Raymond James upgrade. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the recent upgrade as support for the refreshed fair value range, with the updated P/E assumptions viewed as more aligned with the stock's perceived quality and business mix.Narrative Update • Apr 26
TFIN: Higher Margins And Mixed Ratings Will Shape Balanced Future Returns
Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Triumph Financial from $66.75 to $67.80, citing modestly lower revenue growth assumptions, a higher profit margin outlook, and a slightly reduced future P/E multiple as the key drivers of the updated price target. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has focused on how Triumph Financial is executing against expectations and how that lines up with current valuation levels.Narrative Update • Apr 11
TFIN: Freight Partnership And Mixed Ratings Will Shape Balanced Future Returns
Triumph Financial's analyst price target has been adjusted slightly to $66.75. Analysts cite a mixed set of updates that include a modest change in fair value assumptions, a small tweak to expected revenue growth and profit margin, and differing views on the shares as reflected in recent target and rating moves.Narrative Update • Mar 27
TFIN: Freight Payment Partnership And Balanced Risk Reward Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have edged their price expectations for Triumph Financial higher, with the latest Street research highlighting a $4 increase in one target to $70 and describing the setup as a more balanced risk and reward as the shares trade closer to this level. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more balanced setup for Triumph Financial as the share price moves closer to the cited US$70 target level.Narrative Update • Mar 10
TFIN: Freight Payment Partnerships Will Support Upside As Risk Reward Improves
Analysts have raised their price target on Triumph Financial to $70, a $4 increase. They note that the shares now appear to offer a more balanced risk and reward profile, with seasonally softer first quarter conditions already taken into account.Narrative Update • Feb 24
TFIN: Freight Payment Partnerships Will Support Upside Despite Seasonal First Quarter Softness
Analysts have revised their price target on Triumph Financial by $4, reflecting updated assumptions around future P/E levels while citing a more balanced risk and reward profile as shares trade closer to existing targets and as the company enters a seasonally softer first quarter. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Triumph Financial has centered on valuation expectations and the timing of near term performance as shares trade closer to existing price targets.Narrative Update • Feb 09
TFIN: Freight Payment Partnerships And Seasonal Weakness Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Narrative Update The analyst price target for Triumph Financial has moved modestly higher to an implied fair value of $67, with analysts pointing to refined assumptions on growth, margins, and a higher forward P/E multiple. Recent Street research highlights both a $4 target increase at one firm and a shift to a more neutral risk/reward stance as shares trade closer to existing targets.Narrative Update • Jan 24
TFIN: Freight Payment Partnerships And Seasonal Caution Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Triumph Financial by $1 to $66, citing a more balanced risk/reward profile after a recent downgrade to Neutral. The shares are now trading closer to published price targets, with the seasonally softer first quarter also taken into account.Narrative Update • Jan 08
TFIN: Cost Discipline And Freight Partnerships Will Support Earnings Through Transportation Weakness
Narrative Update: Triumph Financial Our analyst price target for Triumph Financial moves modestly higher to US$65.00 from US$64.25. This reflects analyst views that recent cost controls and efficiency efforts, highlighted in Q3 expense commentary and a higher FY26 EPS forecast, support slightly stronger long term revenue growth assumptions, despite some pressure on recent revenue and margin metrics.Narrative Update • Dec 18
TFIN: Cost Discipline Will Support Earnings Amid Transportation Cycle Headwinds
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Triumph Financial from $60.50 to $64.25, citing stronger cost controls that are driving earnings outperformance and supporting a higher long term valuation multiple, despite moderating revenue growth and margin assumptions. Analyst Commentary Analyst commentary around Triumph Financial has focused on the interplay between improving cost efficiency and softer top line trends, with the latest price target increase underscoring a more constructive long term earnings outlook.Seeking Alpha • Oct 20
Triumph Financial: One Of The Last 8.5% Yielding Preferred Shares Remaining
Summary Triumph Financial specializes in the transportation sector and offers a preferred share yielding nearly 8.5% at a discount. TFIN's net interest spread and margin are declining but remain higher than many of its peers. Loan growth remains strong year-over-year, but deposit volatility has pushed the loan-to-deposit ratio to 100%, increasing reliance on external financing. Despite sector concentration and rising nonperforming assets, TFINP's high yield compensates for risks, making it attractive for income-focused investors. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Apr 28
Triumph Financial: 8.4% Yielding Preferred Shares Are A Great Income Option
Summary Triumph Financial's preferred shares offer an attractive 8.4% yield, presenting a great entry opportunity for income investors amid recent market volatility. The bank's unique structure stabilizes net interest margins despite fluctuating interest rates, maintaining net interest income above pre-pandemic levels. Robust loan and deposit growth, with loans and deposits up over 10% year-over-year, supports the bank's financial stability and reduces reliance on external borrowing. While commercial real estate loans pose risks, the preferred shares remain insulated, ensuring continued dividend payouts and solid income for investors. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 03
Triumph Financial: No Change In Stance Just Yet
Summary Triumph Financial has a unique business model with a large factoring unit for small and medium trucking fleets, but recent stock performance has been disappointing. Despite growth in deposits and loans, a significant drop in net interest margin and rising non-interest expenses have hurt profitability. The company's price to earnings multiple is high, and it underperforms peers in return on assets and return on equity. While the long-term potential in the transportation sector is promising, current volatility and high valuation suggest maintaining a 'hold' rating for now. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Oct 20
Freight Challenges Loom But Tech Innovations And Partnerships Signal Future Revenue Growth
Strategic partnerships and innovation in AI/ML aim to drive significant revenue growth and improve net margins by lowering operational costs.Seeking Alpha • Sep 23
Triumph Financial: Still Too Speculative To Warrant Optimism
Summary Triumph Financial is not a traditional bank; it has a significant factoring unit for trucking fleets and a robust payments platform. Despite some balance sheet improvements, declining net interest income and high valuation multiples make Triumph Financial less attractive. The payments division shows strong growth, but the trucking industry's challenges and the bank's high uninsured deposit exposure are concerning. Given its unique assets and potential rate cut benefits, I maintain a speculative 'hold' rating, though a downgrade is possible. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaCEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$35m |
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$28m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$5m | US$725k | US$22m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$7m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$10m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$9m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$4m | US$725k | US$13m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$19m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$26m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$31m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$3m | US$721k | US$38m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$46m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$49m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$86m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$3m | US$692k | US$99m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$108m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$116m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$100m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$2m | US$650k | US$110m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$115m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$114m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$100m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$1m | US$650k | US$62m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$48m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$40m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$39m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$1m | US$570k | US$59m |
Compensation vs Market: Aaron's total compensation ($USD4.61M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD5.13M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Aaron's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Aaron Graft (48 yo)
15.8yrs
Tenure
US$4,607,787
Compensation
Mr. Aaron P. Graft, J.D. serves as President & Director at BancWest, Inc. since 2023. He is a Founder, Vice Chairman and President of Triumph Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: TFIN). He is the Chief Executive Offic...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founder | 15.8yrs | US$4.61m | 0.63% $ 11.4m | |
| Executive VP & CFO | 4.9yrs | US$1.40m | 0.044% $ 803.5k | |
| Executive VP & COO | 4.3yrs | US$2.29m | 0.027% $ 491.2k | |
| Executive VP | 13.6yrs | US$1.26m | 0.081% $ 1.5m | |
| Executive VP & Chief Information Officer | 4.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP & Head of Investor Relations | 12.6yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & Director of Corporate Communication | no data | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP & Chief Human Resources Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Product Officer - Triumph Business Capital | 4.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| President of TriumphX | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Technology Officer of Enterprise Architecture | 3.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Technology Officer of Software Engineering for TriumphX | 3.4yrs | no data | no data |
4.8yrs
Average Tenure
54.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: TFIN's management team is considered experienced (4.8 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founder | 16.6yrs | US$4.61m | 0.63% $ 11.4m | |
| Independent Director | 6.3yrs | US$152.45k | 0.044% $ 811.2k | |
| Independent Chairman | 16.6yrs | US$219.34k | 1.47% $ 26.8m | |
| Independent Director | 3.6yrs | US$180.95k | 0.038% $ 700.5k | |
| Independent Director | 6.3yrs | US$187.82k | 0.043% $ 778.3k | |
| Independent Director | 16.6yrs | US$148.02k | 0.58% $ 10.5m | |
| Independent Director | 16.6yrs | US$159.95k | 0.76% $ 13.9m | |
| Independent Director | 12.1yrs | US$177.45k | 0.16% $ 2.8m | |
| Independent Director | 1.4yrs | US$92.50k | 0.0026% $ 46.9k |
12.1yrs
Average Tenure
62yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: TFIN's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 12.1 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/08/12 21:43 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/12 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Triumph Financial, Inc. is covered by 13 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Harold Goetsch | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| null null | D.A. Davidson & Co. |
| Gary Tenner | D.A. Davidson & Co. |