Atlanticus Q4 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Atlanticus Holdings Corporation reported a 24.1% increase in total operating revenue for Q4 2022, reaching $268.7 million. Net income attributable to common shareholders was $17.7 million, or $0.98 per diluted common share. The company's purchase volume increased by 1.4% to $625.2 million.
Total operating revenue increased 24.1% to $268.7 million.
Purchase volume increased 1.4% to $625.2 million.
Net income attributable to common shareholders was $17.7 million, or $0.98 per diluted common share.
Managed receivables increased 31.6% to $2.1 billion.
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Forward Guidance
Atlanticus anticipates continued growth and improvement in asset performance metrics, driven by strategic actions and favorable economic trends. The company expects to increase its growth rate while maintaining a focus on asset level profitability and capital availability.
Positive Outlook
- Continued improvement in early asset performance metrics.
- Strong cash position and attractive fixed rate financings.
- Ongoing investment in technology is bearing fruit.
- Unique customer experience through Financial Empowerment Platform.
- Substantial opportunity for long term value creation.
Challenges Ahead
- Ongoing inflationary pressures felt across serviced customers and partners.
- Tightening in underwriting leading to materially slower growth in the second half of the year.
- Receivables performance is coming off of historic lows in delinquency in 2020 and 2021.
- Prudently slowed rate of growth in the near term.
- Increases in loan delinquencies.