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Sep 30, 2024

Upstart Q3 2024 Earnings Report

Upstart's Q3 2024 earnings reflected sequential growth in lending volume and a return to positive adjusted EBITDA.

Key Takeaways

Upstart's Q3 2024 results showed a 43% sequential increase in lending volume and a return to positive adjusted EBITDA. Total revenue was $162 million, up 20% year-over-year, and GAAP net loss was ($6.8) million, improved from ($40.3) million in the same quarter of the prior year.

Total revenue was $162 million, a 20% increase year-over-year.

188,149 loans were originated, totaling $1.6 billion, up 30% year-over-year.

Conversion on rate requests was 16.3%, up from 9.5% in the same quarter of the prior year.

GAAP net loss was ($6.8) million, improved from ($40.3) million year-over-year.

Total Revenue
$162M
Previous year: $135M
+20.5%
EPS
-$0.06
Previous year: -$0.05
+20.0%
Conversion Rate
16.3%
Previous year: 9.5%
+71.6%
Loans Originated
188.15K
Previous year: 114.46K
+64.4%
Gross Profit
$157M
Previous year: $94.2M
+66.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$656M
Previous year: $615M
+6.6%
Free Cash Flow
$179M
Previous year: -$104M
-273.0%
Total Assets
$1.81B
Previous year: $2B
-9.6%

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Forward Guidance

For the fourth quarter of 2024, Upstart expects revenue of approximately $180 million, revenue from fees of approximately $185 million, net interest income (loss) of approximately ($5) million, contribution margin of approximately 59%, net income (loss) of approximately ($35) million, adjusted net income (loss) of approximately ($5) million, adjusted EBITDA of approximately $5 million, basic weighted-average share count of approximately 91.7 million shares and diluted weighted-average share count of approximately 91.7 million shares.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue of approximately $180 million
  • Revenue From Fees of approximately $185 million
  • Contribution Margin of approximately 59%
  • Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $5 million

Challenges Ahead

  • Net Interest Income (Loss) of approximately ($5) million
  • Net Income (Loss) of approximately ($35) million
  • Adjusted Net Income (Loss) of approximately ($5) million