The chart below shows how ABL performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, ABL sees a -2.15% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -0.61% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.38%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Revenue Growth Year-Over-Year: Total revenue grew by 33% year-over-year to $28.1 million, compared to $21.1 million in the prior year period.
EBITDA Growth Surge: Adjusted EBITDA increased by 54% year-over-year to $16.7 million, compared to $10.8 million in the prior year period.
Adjusted Net Income Growth: Adjusted net income grew by 65% year-over-year to $14.9 million, or $0.20 per diluted share.
Strong Return Metrics: The company maintained a strong return on equity of 23% and a return on invested capital of 21%.
Employee Headcount Increase: The total employee headcount increased by 10% in the third quarter to support growth initiatives.
Negative
Quarterly Net Loss Analysis: GAAAP net loss attributable to stockholders for the quarter was $5.1 million compared to net income of $0.9 million in the prior-year period, which is primarily driven by an non-cash $8.7 million increase in warrant liability in the third quarter of 2024 compared to an non-cash $0.9 million increase in the prior-year period.
Operating Expenses Increase: Total operating expenses, excluding unrealized and realized gains and losses and the change in fair value of debt for the third quarter 2024 were approximately $19.4 million compared to $13.2 million in the prior-year period. The increase from the prior-year period was due to higher investments in SG&A.
Employee Headcount Increase: We increased our total employee headcount by 10% in the third quarter to support our growth initiatives through policy acquisition and active management and through increased marketing to support our growth profile.
Quarterly Net Loss Analysis: GAAP net loss attributable to stockholders for the quarter was $5.1 million compared to net income of $0.9 million in the prior-year period, which is primarily driven by an non-cash $8.7 million increase in warrant liability in the third quarter of 2024 compared to an non-cash $0.9 million increase in the prior-year period.
Operating Expenses Increase: Total operating expenses, excluding unrealized and realized gains and losses and the change in fair value of debt for the third quarter 2024 were approximately $19.4 million compared to $13.2 million in the prior-year period.
Abacus Life, Inc. (ABL) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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