The chart below shows how SOFI performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, SOFI sees a -1.59% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -4.25% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.16%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Record Member Growth: SoFi achieved record member growth, surpassing 10 million members, a 34% increase year-over-year, and added 785,000 new members in the fourth quarter alone.
2024 Revenue Growth: Adjusted net revenue for 2024 reached $260 million, reflecting a 26% year-over-year growth, with Financial Services and Technology Platform segments generating $120 million in revenue, up 54% year-over-year.
Lending Segment Revenue Growth: The Lending segment saw adjusted net revenue grow 11% to nearly $150 million, driven by record originations of over $23 billion, a 33% increase from the prior year.
Record Adjusted EBITDA Growth: Adjusted EBITDA for 2024 was a record $665 million, with an EBITDA margin of 26%, up nearly 500 basis points year-over-year, indicating strong profitability across all segments.
Tangible Book Value Growth: Tangible book value increased to $490 million, a year-over-year rise of nearly $140 million, demonstrating significant growth in the company's financial health.
Negative
Quarterly Revenue Shortfall: Adjusted net revenue for the quarter was $7.39 billion, which was below expectations, indicating potential challenges in sustaining growth momentum.
Lending Segment Revenue Slowdown: The Lending segment's adjusted net revenue grew only 22% year over year, significantly lower than the 54% growth seen in the Financial Services and Technology Platform segments, suggesting a slowdown in lending performance.
Loan Yield Decline: Despite record loan originations of $7.2 billion, the average yield on loans decreased by 62 basis points, indicating pressure on interest income and profitability in the Lending segment.
Profitability Concerns: The company reported a GAAP net income of only $4.99 million, which is marginal compared to the overall revenue, highlighting concerns about profitability sustainability.
Tax Rate Normalization Impact: The effective tax rate is expected to normalize at approximately 26%, which could impact future net income and earnings per share growth, especially after benefiting from non-recurring tax benefits in 2024.
Earnings call transcript: SoFi Technologies Q4 2024 earnings beat forecasts
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