The chart below shows how BLND performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, BLND sees a +0.96% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +4.44% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.45%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
First Positive Operating Income: This quarter marks our first positive non-GAAP operating income quarter as a public company.
Q3 Revenue Exceeds Guidance: We reported total company revenues in the third quarter were $45.2 million ahead of the high end of our guidance and representing an 11% year-over-year growth.
Platform Revenue Exceeds Guidance: We reported platform revenue of $33.1 million which exceeded the high end of our guidance by 7% and grew 16% year-over-year.
Mortgage Suite Revenue Growth: Our mortgage suite revenue was $21.5 million representing a 6% year-over-year growth and a 17% sequential growth, in line with the expectation we shared in our last call that industry originations will be higher in the third quarter.
Consumer Banking Revenue Surge: In Consumer Banking, revenue grew 54% year-over-year to a total of $9.5 million.
Negative
Revenue Growth Slowdown: Total company revenues in the third quarter were $45.2 million, which is below the high end of guidance and represents an 11% year-over-year growth, indicating a slowdown in revenue growth.
Platform Revenue Performance: We reported platform revenue of $33.1 million, which exceeded the high end of our guidance by 7% but still reflects a 16% year-over-year growth, suggesting challenges in maintaining growth momentum.
Mortgage Suite Revenue Growth: Our mortgage suite revenue was $21.5 million, representing a 6% year-over-year growth and a 17% sequential growth, indicating potential volatility in the mortgage segment.
Free Cash Flow Improvement: Free cash flow for the quarter was negative $1.4 million, which is an improvement from negative $25.9 million in the same quarter last year, but still reflects ongoing cash flow challenges.
Gross Profit Decline: Our total company non-GAAP gross profit was $26.3 million, which is a decrease compared to $38.2 million in the previous year, highlighting a significant decline in profitability.
Blend Labs, Inc. (BLND) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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