Shares of Upstart Holdings Inc. (UPST), an AI-driven lending platform, skyrocketed by over 25% on November 8, 2024, fueled by the company's impressive third-quarter 2024 earnings results and optimistic outlook for the future.
Upstart reported better-than-expected financial performance for Q3 2024, with revenue of $162.1 million surpassing analyst estimates of $150.2 million. The company's adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.06 also beat expectations of -$0.15, reflecting a narrower loss than anticipated.
A key highlight of Upstart's Q3 results was the strong growth in loan origination volume, which surged 43% sequentially and 30% year-over-year to reach $1.6 billion. This surge in lending activity, coupled with improved operational efficiency and AI model enhancements, enabled the company to achieve positive adjusted EBITDA of $1.4 million, exceeding the expected $5 million loss.
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