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Sep 30, 2022

LendingTree Q3 2022 Earnings Report

Announced results for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, with consumer segment growth offset by macro headwinds in home and insurance.

Key Takeaways

LendingTree reported growth in the Consumer segment, which was offset by macro headwinds across the Home and Insurance segments. The company is focusing on improving its brand and delivering financial advice to consumers. A fixed cost analysis was completed to reduce annualized operating expenses by $25M, expected to be fully realized in 2023.

Re-introduced LendingTree to consumers with a focus on helping them win financially.

Launched updated brand positioning with new advertising creative and a redesigned home page.

Initial results show positive aided awareness and improved brand understanding.

Variable marketing margins were stable across all three reportable segments.

Total Revenue
$238M
Previous year: $297M
-20.1%
EPS
-$0.36
Previous year: $0.75
-148.0%
Gross Profit
$224M
Previous year: $282M
-20.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$286M
Previous year: $215M
+32.9%
Total Assets
$1.21B
Previous year: $1.28B
-5.8%

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Forward Guidance

The company updated its full-year 2022 outlook, which implies ranges for the fourth-quarter, assuming a partial benefit from recently completed expense reductions offset by continued headwinds in the Home segment and seasonal patterns.