CPSS Sr. VP Charles Gonel Buys $106K of Stock

Charles Gonel, the Senior Vice President at Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (NasdaqGM: CPSS), bought 30,000 shares of the company on June 26, 2026. This insider purchase was valued at approximately $105,900, with an average price of $3.53 per share.

Other Institutional Activity in Consumer Portfolio Services

Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position in Consumer Portfolio Services, acquiring 413,565 shares valued at about $3.2 million. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP slightly trimmed its holdings by 2,970 shares, now holding 1,565,930 shares worth roughly $12.1 million, marking a 0.2% decrease. BlackRock, Inc. also reduced its stake by 3,141 shares, ending with 634,590 shares valued at approximately $4.9 million, a 0.5% decrease. Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC increased its holdings by 1,500 shares to a total of 395,611 shares, worth about $3.1 million, reflecting a 0.4% rise. Meanwhile, Renaissance Technologies LLC cut its stake by 15,400 shares, leaving it with 356,158 shares valued at $2.8 million, a 4.1% decrease.

Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. Stock Up 2.8%

Shares of Consumer Portfolio Services traded near $9.53 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of about $217 million and a P/E ratio of 11.76. Its forward P/E stands at 6.90, and the stock has a beta of 1.13, indicating moderate volatility. The 52-week trading range for CPSS is between $6.67 and $10.49, with a 50-day moving average of $9.49 and a 200-day moving average of $8.62. The company maintains a current ratio of 2.79 and a quick ratio of 2.67, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1172.90.

Recent Earnings

Consumer Portfolio Services reported revenue of approximately $202.7 million, reflecting a growth of 7.9%. The company's earnings per share (EPS) was $0.85, with a net margin of 9.95% and a return on equity (ROE) of 6.58%. The next earnings report is scheduled for August 10, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc.

On June 26, 2026, Charles Gonel, Sr. Vice President, purchased 30,000 shares at $3.53 each. On the same day, he sold 11,095 shares at $10.00 per share. Earlier in June, Noel Jackson, also a Sr. Vice President, bought 7,000 shares at $3.53 on June 16, and sold 7,000 shares at $9.63 on the same day.

About Consumer Portfolio Services

Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. is a specialty finance company headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. It focuses on purchasing and servicing retail automobile contracts from franchise and independent dealers. The company offers indirect financing to customers with limited or past credit issues, providing an alternative to traditional banks and finance companies. Led by CEO Charles E. Bradley Jr., the company operates branches in California, Nevada, Virginia, Florida, and Illinois.

Bottom Line

Charles Gonel's recent purchase of Consumer Portfolio Services shares highlights insider confidence in the company. Investors often watch insider activity for potential signals of a company's future. However, it's important to remember that these trades are disclosed after the fact and may not indicate current positions.