Enova Reports Q4 Revenue of $839M
Reports Q4 revenue $839M, consensus $838.59M. "Our fourth quarter results capped off another exceptional year for Enova as originations growth and solid credit across our portfolio once again drove strong financial performance," said Steve Cunningham, Enova's CEO. "We have considerable momentum heading into 2026 and believe our balanced growth strategy will continue to deliver sustainable and profitable growth while delivering on our commitment to driving long-term shareholder value. In addition, our recently announced acquisition of Grasshopper Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary Grasshopper Bank, which we expect to close during the second half of 2026, will unite Enova's sophisticated online lending platform with Grasshopper's client-first digital banking capabilities under a national bank charter, enabling us to serve our customers in more states and providing opportunities to deliver a comprehensive suite of financial products."
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Enova International Reports Record Year in 2025
- Significant Performance Growth: Enova achieved a 27% origination growth in 2025, with nearly 20% revenue growth and a 42% increase in adjusted EPS, as its portfolio reached $4.9 billion, with 68% in small business loans, highlighting the company's strong position in the small business market.
- Leadership Transition: Effective January 1, Steve Cunningham became CEO and Scott Cornelis CFO, with management reiterating the strategic rationale for the pending acquisition of Grasshopper Bank, expected to close in H2 2026, aimed at simplifying regulation and expanding consumer markets.
- 2026 Outlook: Enova targets approximately 15% origination growth and at least 20% adjusted EPS growth for 2026, backed by about $1.1 billion in liquidity, demonstrating the company's focus on organic growth first, followed by share buybacks to enhance shareholder value.
- Increased Marketing Spend: Marketing expenses accounted for 23% of total revenue in Q4, up from 21% a year earlier, as management indicated a commitment to capturing demand while expecting marketing expenses to revert to more typical levels, yet remaining opportunistic to seize market potential.

94% of Small Businesses Anticipate Growth Amid Evolving Market Conditions
- Growth Expectations: 94% of small business owners project growth in 2026, matching an all-time high, indicating strong confidence and proactive investment strategies among small enterprises.
- Top Challenges: In Q4, 31% of small business owners identified inflation as their biggest challenge, while 29% focused on cash flow issues, highlighting significant operational pressures from the evolving market environment.
- Non-Bank Lender Preference: 74% of small businesses are opting for non-bank lenders for their working capital needs, reflecting a growing preference for the speed and convenience of alternative financing solutions, which may further erode traditional banks' market share.
- AI Adoption Trends: Among the 56% of small businesses utilizing AI, 63% apply it in marketing, with 87% of AI users reporting positive business impacts, underscoring the potential of AI technology to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making support.






