Open Lending Q4 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
In Q4 2024, Open Lending experienced a dramatic swing to negative revenue and a substantial net loss due to a downward adjustment in estimated profit share revenues. Despite stable program fees and a consistent number of certified loans, macroeconomic challenges and vintage underperformance severely impacted financials.
Total revenue dropped to -$56.9 million due to an $81.3 million negative adjustment in profit share revenue.
Net loss widened to $144.4 million from $4.8 million in Q4 2023.
Adjusted EBITDA came in at -$73.1 million, significantly worse than the -$2.1 million a year ago.
Certified loans held steady at 26,065, close to the 26,263 reported in Q4 2023.
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Forward Guidance
Open Lending expects certified loans to increase modestly in Q1 2025 and continues to adjust profit share expectations in response to vintage underperformance.
Positive Outlook
- Q1 2025 certified loan volume projected between 27,000 and 28,000
- Stable program fee revenue despite macroeconomic headwinds
- Continued strong cash position of $243 million
- Proactive adjustments to forecast improve long-term visibility
- Identification of underperforming borrower cohorts informs future underwriting
Challenges Ahead
- Major $81.3 million downward adjustment to profit share revenue
- Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets increased income tax expense by $86.1 million
- Elevated delinquencies and defaults in 2021-2024 vintages
- Net loss of $144.4 million significantly worse than prior year
- Negative Adjusted EBITDA margin highlights profitability challenges
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income