The chart below shows how DAVE performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, DAVE sees a +1.40% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +3.79% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +10.94%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
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Record Revenue Achievement: We achieved record revenue of nearly $93 million, up 41% from the year ago period.
Record Revenue Growth: This marks our fourth consecutive quarter of accelerating year-over-year revenue growth, supported by double-digit percentage increases to both ARPU and monthly transacting members, which are quarterly record highs for both metrics.
Record Variable Margin Expansion: We also delivered another record quarter on variable margin, which expanded nearly 1,300 basis points year-over-year, driven by stellar credit performance enabled by Cash AI and our latest underwriting model, which was fully rolled out heading into the third quarter.
EBITDA Increase Summary: All of this led to a 63% sequential increase in adjusted EBITDA to approximately $25 million for the quarter.
Revenue and EBITDA Guidance Update: We are raising fully year 2024 revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance, which Kyle will discuss in a moment.
Negative
Net Loss Comparison: The company reported a net loss of $0.5 million for the third quarter, compared to a GAAP net loss of $12.1 million in the prior year period.
Operating Expenses Increase: Operating expenses increased by $8.1 million to $24.4 million in the third quarter from $16.3 million in the year ago period, largely due to an increase in stock-based compensation.
Customer Acquisition Efficiency Decline: Customer acquisition costs (CAC) decreased to $15, allowing the company to acquire 4% new members in the quarter for 10% less marketing spend, indicating a decline in marketing efficiency.
Credit Loss Provision Improvement: The provision for credit losses improved, decreasing 14% year-over-year to $13.7 million from $16 million in the prior year period, while Extra Cash originations grew by 46% over that time.
Cost Increase Analysis: Processing and servicing costs in Q3 increased 21% year-over-year to $8.6 million compared to $7.1 million in the year ago period.
Dave Inc. (DAVE) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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