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Jun 30, 2023

Upstart Q2 2023 Earnings Report

Upstart's Q2 2023 performance reflected resilience amidst a challenging economic environment, marked by improved efficiency and positive cash flow.

Key Takeaways

Upstart announced its Q2 2023 financial results, reporting a total revenue of $136 million, a decrease of 40% year-over-year. Despite the challenging economic environment, the company achieved record-high contribution margin and positive cash flow. Lending partners originated 109,447 loans totaling $1.2 billion across the platform, a decrease of 64% from the same quarter of the prior year.

Total revenue was $136 million, a 40% decrease year-over-year.

Lending partners originated 109,447 loans, totaling $1.2 billion, a 64% decrease year-over-year.

GAAP net loss was $(28.2) million, an improvement from $(29.9) million in the same quarter of the prior year.

Adjusted EBITDA was $11.0 million, an increase from $5.5 million in the same quarter of the prior year.

Total Revenue
$136M
Previous year: $228M
-40.5%
EPS
$0.06
Previous year: $0.01
+500.0%
Conversion Rate
9%
Previous year: 13%
-30.8%
Loans Originated
109.45K
Previous year: 321.14K
-65.9%
Gross Profit
$95.9M
Previous year: $121M
-20.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$444M
Previous year: $790M
-43.9%
Free Cash Flow
$162M
Previous year: -$57.6M
-381.9%
Total Assets
$1.76B
Previous year: $1.92B
-8.0%

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Forward Guidance

For the third quarter of 2023, Upstart expects revenue of approximately $140 million, a contribution margin of approximately 65%, and a net loss of approximately $(38) million.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue of approximately $140 million
  • Revenue From Fees of approximately $150 million
  • Contribution Margin of approximately 65%
  • Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $5 million
  • Basic Weighted-Average Share Count of approximately 84.5 million shares

Challenges Ahead

  • Net Interest Income (Loss) of approximately $(10) million
  • Net Income (Loss) of approximately $(38) million
  • Adjusted Net Income (Loss) of approximately $(2) million
  • Upstart has not reconciled the forward-looking non-GAAP measures above to comparable forward-looking GAAP measures because of the potential variability and uncertainty of incurring these costs and expenses in the future.
  • Accordingly, a reconciliation is not available without unreasonable effort.