Bread Financial Q3 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Alliance Data reported a 5% increase in revenue to $1,099 million, a 65% increase in EBT to $291 million, and a net income of $224 million, or $4.47 per diluted share. Credit sales increased by 20%, supporting expectations for continued receivables growth. The company also expects to spin off its LoyaltyOne segment as Loyalty Ventures Inc. on November 5th.
Net income for the quarter was $224 million, or $4.47 per diluted share.
Credit sales increased by 20%, driving expectations for future receivables growth.
Strategic transformation continues with the anticipated spinoff of LoyaltyOne® segment as Loyalty Ventures Inc. on November 5th.
Alliance Data has a recent agreement with Sezzle which leverages Bread’s fintech payments platform for installment lending across Sezzle’s merchant network.
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Forward Guidance
For full-year 2021, the company expects double-digit growth in credit sales, receivables at year-end to be in line with year-end 2020 levels, and a net loss rate in the high 4% range. Total revenue is anticipated to be down low-single-digits compared to 2020.
Positive Outlook
- Credit sales are expected to increase at a double-digit growth rate.
- Receivables growth momentum is expected to continue into 2022.
- Net loss rate is expected in the high 4% range for the year.
- Company is investing over $100 million in digital innovation and technology enhancements in 2021.
- Company plans to continue to invest in digital innovation and technology enhancements in 2022.
Challenges Ahead
- Receivables at year-end 2021 are projected to be in line with year-end 2020 levels.
- Total revenue for the year is anticipated to be down low-single-digits compared to 2020.
- Expect credit metrics and payment rates to continue to moderate into 2022 as stimulus programs wind down.
- Monitor uncertainties in the market.
- Company is partially driven by improved credit and collections efficiencies
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income