The chart below shows how PRG performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, PRG sees a -1.12% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.58% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +3.97%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
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Earnings Per Share Beat: PROG Holdings, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.80, exceeding expectations of $0.77, indicating strong financial performance.
GMV Growth Achievement: Progressive Leasing's GMV grew 7.3% to $1.93 billion in 2024, driven by effective sales, marketing, and technology initiatives.
GMV Growth Achievement: In Q4, Progressive Leasing achieved a 9.1% year-over-year GMV growth, reflecting strong consumer demand for lease-to-own offerings.
Effective Write-Off Management: The company successfully managed write-offs within the targeted range of 6% to 8%, with Q4 write-offs at 7.9%, demonstrating effective portfolio management.
Q4 Adjusted EBITDA Growth: Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 increased 7.7% to $65.7 million, showcasing operational efficiency and strong financial performance.
Leasing Portfolio Growth: The gross leased asset balance increased by 6.1% in 2024, a significant improvement from the previous year's decline, indicating growth in the leasing portfolio.
GMV Triples Success: The PROG Marketplace platform nearly tripled its GMV in 2024, far exceeding the goal of doubling year-over-year, highlighting successful direct-to-consumer initiatives.
Exclusive Retail Partnership: The company signed a long-term exclusive partnership with a large regional retail partner, enhancing its retail partnerships and growth potential.
GMV Triples in 2024: Forre, the buy now pay later solution, tripled its GMV in 2024, reaching over $300 million, indicating strong demand for flexible payment options.
Strong Cash Flow Generation: The company generated $138.5 million in cash from operations in 2024, demonstrating strong cash flow generation and financial health.
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Gross Margin Decline Factors: Progressive Leasing's gross margin decreased in 2024 compared to 2023 due to higher delinquencies, particularly among new customers, and a higher percentage of customers opting for 90-day purchase options.
Write-offs and Portfolio Risks: Q4 2024 write-offs were 7.9%, slightly above expectations, primarily due to higher delinquencies from new customer acquisitions, indicating potential risks in portfolio performance.
Retail Partner Bankruptcy Impact: The bankruptcy of a major retail partner, Big Lots, is expected to create headwinds for GMV in 2025, with projections reflecting approximately flat GMV for the first quarter.
SG&A Deleverage Anticipation: The company anticipates slight SG&A deleverage in 2025 as a result of decreased revenue due to Big Lots' bankruptcy, combined with ongoing investments in marketing and technology.
Gross Margin Challenges Ahead: Progressive Leasing's gross margin is expected to face challenges in 2025 due to higher delinquency rates and the diminishing impact of the Big Lots portfolio, which had a higher profitability profile.
PROG Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PRG) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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