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Access earnings results, analyst expectations, report, slides, earnings call, and transcript.
The earnings call highlights strong consumer banking growth, improved gross margins, and a record RPO, indicating robust performance and future potential. Despite a slight decline in mortgage revenue, the strategic shift to high-margin partnerships and innovative products like Rapid Home Equity are positive indicators. The Q&A section reveals confidence in overcoming economic pressures and leveraging AI, though some uncertainties remain. Overall, the positive aspects outweigh the negatives, suggesting a likely stock price increase.
Total Revenue $31.5 million, up 10% year-over-year. Growth driven by a 43% increase in consumer banking suite revenue and partially offset by a 3% decrease in mortgage suite revenue.
Consumer Banking Suite Revenue $11.4 million, up 43% year-over-year. Growth was broad-based across all product lines, including core consumer banking products and home equity lending products.
Mortgage Suite Revenue $18 million, down 3% year-over-year. Decrease primarily driven by lower EVPFL, which was $88 compared to $97 a year ago.
EVPFL (Economic Value Per Funded Loan) $88, down from $97 a year ago. Decline due to a strategic shift to a platform model, reducing low-margin add-on product revenue and increasing high-margin partnership revenue.
Non-GAAP Gross Margin 76%, up from 71% in the second quarter of 2024. Improvement attributed to cost structure optimization.
Non-GAAP Operating Income $4.7 million, representing a non-GAAP operating margin of 15%. This is the fourth consecutive quarter of positive non-GAAP operating income.
Free Cash Flow Negative $9 million, compared to negative $5.1 million in the same quarter last year. Decline attributed to ongoing investments and operational adjustments.
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities $93.3 million as of June 30, 2025, inclusive of restricted cash. Reflects a strong balance sheet after clearing debt and realigning cost structure in 2024.
RPO (Remaining Performance Obligations) $190 million, a new record, up from $158 million in the first quarter of 2025. Growth driven by new customer wins and expansions.
Rapid Refi: Launched in February 2025, it is the industry's fastest, most automated, and hyper-personalized refinance solution. Signed 4 customers in the first half of 2025.
Blend Close: Revenue nearly doubled compared to Q2 2024. eClose adoption is becoming widespread as a low-friction add-on.
Upfront Title: Partnership with Doma announced in July 2025. Strong adoption with 2 major lenders and a large pipeline of interest.
AI Tool: Currently piloting a tool to identify gaps and discrepancies in loan origination processes, aiming to save customers thousands of dollars and improve efficiency.
Market Share Expansion: Sales momentum accelerated with 23 new or expanded deals in Q2 2025, including 3 new logos in the independent mortgage bank vertical. RPO reached a record $190 million.
Consumer Banking Growth: Consumer banking revenue grew 43% YoY, representing 36% of total revenue in Q2 2025, up from 28% a year ago. 18 out of 23 deals included consumer banking or home equity products.
Simplified Blend Strategy: Shifted to a software-first model, selling Title365 to Covius and transitioning to a partnership model for certain services. EVPFL near trough levels due to this transition.
Cost Management: Non-GAAP operating expenses reduced by $6.6 million YoY. Non-GAAP operating income was $4.7 million, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of profitability.
Leadership Transition: Amir Jafari, Head of Finance and Administration, announced his departure.
AI and Technology Focus: Blend is leveraging AI to modernize loan origination processes, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Leadership Transition: The departure of Amir Jafari, Head of Finance and Administration, could create uncertainty and disrupt continuity in financial and operational management.
Near-term EVPFL Headwinds: Expected decline in economic value per funded loan (EVPFL) for the rest of 2025 due to a large strategic deal with lower upfront pricing, potentially impacting revenue.
Mortgage Suite Revenue Decline: A 3% decrease in mortgage suite revenue year-over-year, driven by lower EVPFL and flat overall mortgage volumes, indicating challenges in the mortgage market.
Free Cash Flow Deficit: Negative free cash flow of $9 million in Q2 2025, compared to negative $5.1 million in the same quarter last year, reflecting ongoing cash flow challenges.
Regulatory Approvals for Title365 Sale: The sale of Title365 to Covius is subject to regulatory approvals, which could delay or complicate the transaction and impact strategic alignment.
Market Volume Uncertainty: Estimated market volumes for 2025 show only modest growth (5%-15%), with potential seasonal downticks in Q4, reflecting ongoing challenges in the mortgage industry.
Dependence on Market Recovery: The company's growth strategy, including products like Rapid Refi, is heavily reliant on a market rebound, which remains uncertain.
Transition to Partnership Model: Shift to a platform model with partnerships has reduced low-margin revenue but also created near-term revenue headwinds, impacting financial performance.
Revenue Expectations: For Q3 2025, total revenue is expected to be between $31.5 million and $33.5 million, with the midpoint representing a year-over-year decline of 2%. Full-year 2025 market volumes are estimated to grow by 5% to 15% year-over-year, reaching 4.24 million to 4.64 million units.
Margin Projections: Non-GAAP operating income for Q3 2025 is expected to be between $3 million and $4.5 million. Full-year non-GAAP operating expenses are projected to be in the range of $85 million to $90 million, though adjustments may bring expenses below this range.
Capital Expenditures: No specific capital expenditure guidance provided, but the company is focused on maintaining a strong balance sheet with $93.3 million in cash and marketable securities as of June 30, 2025.
Market Trends: Mortgage market volumes for 2025 are expected to grow by 5% to 15% year-over-year. Q3 2025 market volumes are estimated at 1.16 million to 1.26 million units, with a slight downtick expected in Q4 due to seasonal patterns.
Business Segment Performance: Consumer banking revenue grew 43% year-over-year in Q2 2025 and now represents 36% of total revenue. Mortgage suite revenue decreased by 3% year-over-year, with EVPFL expected to stabilize near the mid- to upper $80s by the end of 2025. Rapid Refi and Blend Close products are expected to drive medium- to long-term growth.
Strategic Plans: The company is focusing on expanding market share with new customers, increasing take rates with existing customers, and growing its consumer banking suite. AI tools are being piloted to improve efficiency and economics, with potential rollout in future quarters. The sale of Title365 to Covius is expected to close later in 2025, aligning the company with a software-first model.
Share Repurchase Program: Year-to-date through June 30, we repurchased approximately 1.3 million shares worth more than $4 million. As of June 30, we had $20.9 million remaining under our repurchase authorization, and we continue to view this as an opportunity for further capital allocation given current stock trading levels.
The earnings call presents a mixed picture: while there are positive developments like strong consumer banking growth and AI-driven efficiencies, concerns arise from declining market share and revenue headwinds from the Mr. Cooper deal. The Q&A section reveals uncertainties around revenue impact and market share growth, with management avoiding specific guidance. These factors balance each other out, leading to a neutral sentiment prediction for the stock price over the next two weeks.
The earnings call highlights strong consumer banking growth, improved gross margins, and a record RPO, indicating robust performance and future potential. Despite a slight decline in mortgage revenue, the strategic shift to high-margin partnerships and innovative products like Rapid Home Equity are positive indicators. The Q&A section reveals confidence in overcoming economic pressures and leveraging AI, though some uncertainties remain. Overall, the positive aspects outweigh the negatives, suggesting a likely stock price increase.
The earnings call highlighted strong financial performance with a 12% revenue growth and improved gross margins. Despite a slight miss in economic value per funded loan, the company has positive free cash flow and a robust share repurchase program. The Q&A section revealed optimism about product expansion and growth, with management focusing on strategic partnerships and AI integration. While there are some transition risks and competitive pressures, the positive guidance and strategic initiatives indicate a likely positive stock price movement over the next two weeks.
The earnings report shows strong financial performance with significant growth in consumer banking and improved profitability metrics. The Q&A section highlights positive sentiment from analysts, focusing on new product growth and increased guidance for consumer banking. However, some concerns were noted about management's lack of specific historical data and vague responses. Overall, the strong revenue growth, improved margins, and optimistic guidance suggest a positive stock price movement.
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