Mar 31, 2021

Open Lending Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Reported strong first quarter results with significant increases in certified loans, revenue, and Adjusted EBITDA compared to the first quarter of 2020.

Key Takeaways

Open Lending reported a strong first quarter in 2021, marked by a 19% increase in certified loans, a 152% increase in revenue, and a 217% increase in Adjusted EBITDA compared to Q1 2020. The company also achieved a record month in March for certified loans and continued to expand its customer base and partnerships.

Facilitated 33,318 certified loans, a 19% increase year-over-year.

Total revenue reached $44.0 million, a 152% increase year-over-year.

Gross profit was $40.6 million, compared to $14.9 million in the first quarter of 2020.

Net income was $12.9 million, compared to $8.2 million in the first quarter of 2020.

Total Revenue
$44M
Previous year: $17.4M
+152.5%
EPS
$0.1
Previous year: $0.4
-75.0%
Certified Loans
33.32K
Previous year: 28.02K
+18.9%
Adj. EBITDA Margin
68.8%
Previous year: 54.8%
+25.5%
Gross Profit
$40.6M
Previous year: $14.9M
+172.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$127M
Previous year: $40.3M
+215.1%
Free Cash Flow
$18.8M
Previous year: $6.99M
+169.3%
Total Assets
$327M

Open Lending

Open Lending

Open Lending Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The Company is reaffirming its previously issued guidance for the full year 2021.

Positive Outlook

  • Total Certified Loans: 161,000 - 206,000
  • Total Revenue: $184 - $234 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA: $125 - $168 million
  • Adjusted Operating Cash Flow: $81 - $111 million

Challenges Ahead

  • The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and the future effect of the pandemic on the global economy and our financial results remains uncertain.
  • Our actual results may differ materially.
  • General economic, political and business conditions
  • Consumer behavior
  • Demand for automotive loans

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income