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Jun 30, 2023
Atlanticus Q2 2023 Earnings Report
Reported strong profitability and return on capital, driven by growth in retail credit and general purpose managed receivables, with over 350,000 new accounts served.
Key Takeaways
Atlanticus reported a 7.8% increase in total operating revenue to $290.8 million and net income attributable to common shareholders of $18.8 million, or $1.02 per diluted share. The company experienced growth across its product offerings, including retail credit and general purpose managed receivables.
Managed receivables increased by 13.9% to $2.2 billion.
Total operating revenue increased by 7.8% to $290.8 million.
Over 350,000 new accounts were served during the quarter, bringing the total accounts serviced to over 3.3 million.
Net income attributable to common shareholders was $18.8 million, or $1.02 per diluted common share.
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Forward Guidance
Atlanticus expects net period-over-period growth in total interest income and related fees for the majority of 2023, albeit at a decreased growth rate compared to 2022. Growth in future periods is dependent on the addition of new retail partners and the expansion of existing relationships.
Positive Outlook
- Continued growth in retail credit offering through new client roll outs and period over period growth from existing clients.
- General purpose managed receivables grew year-over-year due to higher credit line utilization and an increase in new customers on a quarter over quarter basis.
- Addition of over 350,000 new accounts on behalf of bank partners in the quarter, up from approximately 220,000 in the first quarter of 2023.
- Consumers are regaining stable performance, and the company has ample liquidity.
- Well positioned for long term sustained growth through each of retail credit, general purpose credit card, healthcare payments and auto finance lines of business.
Challenges Ahead
- Navigating elevated charge-offs following consumer stress caused by rapid inflation.
- Tightened underwriting standards adopted during the second quarter of 2022 may slow the pace of growth.
- Recent increases in the federal funds rate have had a modest impact on interest expense, and further increases are anticipated.
- Expect quarterly interest expense to increase compared to prior periods due to additional debt financing and increased effective interest rates.
- Strategic underwriting tightening and selectively slowing growth in receivables and new customers.