Insider Selling: Regional Management (NYSE:RM) SVP Sells $97,214.00 in Stock

Regional Management Corp. (NYSE:RM) SVP Catherine Atwood sold 2,600 shares of Regional Management stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $37.39, for a total value of $97,214.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 52,707 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,970,714.73. This trade represents a 4.70% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website.

Regional Management Price Performance

Shares of Regional Management stock traded up $0.04 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $36.30. 100,775 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 72,606. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.41, a current ratio of 64.04 and a quick ratio of 64.04. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $32.79 and a 200-day simple moving average of $35.35. Regional Management Corp. has a 52 week low of $29.89 and a 52 week high of $44.29. The firm has a market cap of $335.04 million, a P/E ratio of 7.35 and a beta of 1.02.

Regional Management (NYSE:RM) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 28th. The credit services provider reported $1.61 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.47 by $0.14. The business had revenue of $178.78 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $174.69 million. Regional Management had a net margin of 6.96% and a return on equity of 12.66%.

Regional Management Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, December 16th. Investors of record on Wednesday, November 18th will be given a $0.30 dividend. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.3%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, November 18th. Regional Management’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 25.26%.

Regional Management News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Regional Management this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 earnings beat expectations. Regional Management reported third-quarter 2026 results that included record revenue. EPS was $1.61, above the $1.47 analyst consensus, while revenue of $178.78 million exceeded the $174.69 million estimate. The results reinforce the company’s earnings momentum and provide the main positive catalyst for RM. Regional Management Announces Third Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management outlined growth and profitability goals. The company is forecasting 5% to 7% portfolio growth for 2026 and is targeting a return on equity above 18% over time. These targets suggest management sees room to expand lending while improving shareholder returns. Regional Management Growth and ROE Targets
• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly dividend declared. RM declared a $0.30-per-share quarterly dividend, payable December 16 to shareholders of record November 18. The $1.20 annualized payout represents an approximately 3.3% yield and supports the stock’s income appeal. Regional Management Quarterly Dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: Leadership changes were announced alongside the results. Investors may monitor whether the changes affect execution of the company’s portfolio-growth, banking and profitability initiatives. Regional Management Q3 Results and Leadership Changes
• Negative Sentiment: Senior Vice President Catherine Atwood sold shares. Atwood sold 2,600 shares for approximately $97,214, reducing her direct position by 4.7%. The transaction is relatively small and does not necessarily indicate a change in fundamentals, but insider selling can create modest near-term pressure. SEC Insider Transaction Filing

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Regional Management

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of RM. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in Regional Management in the second quarter valued at $47,514,000. Basswood Capital Management L.L.C. acquired a new position in Regional Management in the second quarter valued at $35,244,000. Tieton Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in Regional Management during the second quarter valued at $13,112,000. Sei Investments Co. raised its position in shares of Regional Management by 117.9% in the 1st quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 157,151 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $5,068,000 after acquiring an additional 85,040 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership boosted its holdings in shares of Regional Management by 2.5% during the 1st quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 108,439 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $3,497,000 after buying an additional 2,618 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 98.89% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

RM has been the subject of several research reports. Citizens Jmp lowered their price objective on shares of Regional Management from $45.00 to $43.00 and set a “market outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Stephens increased their price target on shares of Regional Management from $38.50 to $40.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday. Citigroup reissued a “market outperform” rating on shares of Regional Management in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Weiss Ratings lowered Regional Management from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Thursday, October 8th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised shares of Regional Management from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, October 12th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $41.50.

About Regional Management

Regional Management Corp. (NYSE: RM) is a consumer finance company that provides credit products to individuals who may have limited access to traditional bank financing. The company primarily offers small and medium-sized installment loans, including secured and unsecured personal loans, through a network of local branches and digital channels.

Its services may also include optional credit-related products, such as insurance and other ancillary offerings associated with consumer lending.