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Jun 30, 2024

Upstart Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Upstart's performance reflected a decrease in revenue and a net loss, but showed improvements in AI model, funding supply, and operating efficiency.

Key Takeaways

Upstart reported a decrease in revenue to $128 million, a GAAP net loss of $54.5 million, and a diluted EPS of $(0.62) for Q2 2024. However, the company saw improvements in its AI model, funding supply, and operating efficiency.

Total revenue was $128 million, a 6% decrease year-over-year.

143,900 loans were originated, totaling $1.1 billion, a 6% decrease year-over-year.

Conversion rate on rate requests was 15%, up from 9% year-over-year.

GAAP net loss was $54.5 million, down from $28.2 million year-over-year.

Total Revenue
$128M
Previous year: $136M
-6.0%
EPS
-$0.17
Previous year: $0.06
-383.3%
Conversion Rate
15%
Previous year: 9%
+66.7%
Loans Originated
143.9K
Previous year: 109.45K
+31.5%
Gross Profit
$76.1M
Previous year: $95.9M
-20.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$375M
Previous year: $444M
-15.5%
Free Cash Flow
$65.3M
Previous year: $162M
-59.8%
Total Assets
$1.82B
Previous year: $1.76B
+3.2%

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Forward Guidance

For the third quarter of 2024, Upstart expects revenue of approximately $150 million, a contribution margin of approximately 57%, a net loss of approximately $(49) million, and an adjusted EBITDA of approximately $(5) million. For the second half of 2024, Upstart expects revenue from fees of approximately $320 million, and positive EBITDA in the fourth quarter.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue of approximately $150 million
  • Revenue From Fees of approximately $155 million
  • Contribution Margin of approximately 57%
  • Basic Weighted-Average Share Count of approximately 90.0 million shares
  • Diluted Weighted-Average Share Count of approximately 90.0 million shares

Challenges Ahead

  • Net Interest Income (Loss) of approximately $(5) million
  • Net Income (Loss) of approximately $(49) million
  • Adjusted Net Income (Loss) of approximately $(14) million
  • Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $(5) 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.