Shares of Upstart Holdings, Inc. (UPST), an AI-driven lending platform, skyrocketed on November 8, 2024, surging by over 48% after the company reported impressive third-quarter results and provided an optimistic outlook for the future.
For the third quarter, Upstart's revenue climbed 20% year-over-year to $162.1 million, surpassing analysts' expectations of $150.2 million. The company's adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.06 also outperformed the consensus estimate of -$0.15, reflecting a narrower loss than anticipated.
A key highlight of Upstart's Q3 performance was the significant 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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