LendingTree Q3 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
LendingTree reported consolidated revenue of $297.4 million for Q3 2021. The Home segment produced record results and the Consumer segment showed ongoing recovery. Industry headwinds impacted insurance partners, but the business is well-positioned to grow market share as the industry rebounds.
Home segment revenue grew 42% year-over-year, with mortgage products revenue up 31% over the prior year period.
Consumer segment revenue grew 107% year-over-year, with improvements in credit card, personal loans, and small business.
Insurance segment revenue declined 8% year-over-year due to industry headwinds.
20.0 million consumers have signed up for My LendingTree through September 30, 2021.
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Forward Guidance
LendingTree issued an outlook for the fourth quarter 2021, assuming current trends and little change to macroeconomic drivers.
Positive Outlook
- Home to remain resilient, showing modest sequential declines, largely driven by seasonal factors.
- In Consumer, expect typical seasonal headwinds as fundamentals continue to strengthen.
- Non-variable expenses are expected to remain stable compared to the preceding quarter.
Challenges Ahead
- Expect a seasonal slowdown across most businesses as consumers focus less on finances and media becomes more expensive around the holidays.
- In Insurance, well-publicized industry-wide challenges are expected to negatively impact our results.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income