Upstart (UPST) Down 6.7% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?
Upstart (UPST) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Upstart (UPST) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
BURLINGAME, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Upstart Publishes August 2026 Originations and Latest UMI.
The fee-based revenues underscore Upstart's likely to be a resilient AI-powered lending marketplace, aided by the growing third-party funding capacity. Further margin expansion from FY2027 may be driven by the robust unsecured loan growth and the projected breakeven secured segment by Q4 '26. UPST's consolidation has contributed to the cheap EV/Sales of 3.12x and 3Y PEG ratio of 0.36x, along with the excellent doubling upside potential to my LTPT of $59.10.
Upstart Holdings, Inc. is scaling rapidly, driven by AI-powered loan origination and expanding transaction volumes. UPST's platform saw 50% year-over-year growth in loan originations in Q2, reaching 558,014 total loans, with improving channel conversion rates. Upstart still benefits from strong credit demand for personal loans which are driving origination volumes.
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BURLINGAME, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Upstart Co-founder and CEO to Participate in Fireside Chat at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Technology Conference 2026.
The executive disposed of 18,945 shares across two trading sessions for a total transaction value of $566,000. The activity reduced the executive's direct equity holdings by 6%.
The disposition involved 7,696.0 shares at $28.09 per share, representing a total transaction value of $216,000 on August 20, 2026. The move reduced the total equity position by 6% and the direct ownership stake by 10%.
The transaction involved 10,175 shares at a weighted average price of $29.35 per share, representing a total value of $298,600. This sale included a non-discretionary event executed to satisfy tax withholding obligations triggered by the vesting of restricted stock units.
Fintech names are rebounding at midday Wednesday. SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI | SOFI Price Prediction) stock is up 6% to $18.66, Upstart Holdings (NASDAQ:UPST) stock is up 8% to $31.58, and Affirm Holdings (NASDAQ:AFRM) stock is up 7% to $78.55.
SoFi's diversified revenues, stronger profitability and deposit funding give it an edge over Upstart, despite its richer forward sales valuation.
Upstart NASDAQ: UPST CEO Paul Gu said the company is entering a “second leg” of its development, focused on converting its artificial-intelligence lending platform into sustained profitable growth while expanding into secured credit products.
The artificial intelligence (AI)-driven lending landscape has gained momentum as financial institutions increasingly turn to technology to improve credit underwriting, expand borrower access and manage risk. Pagaya Technologies Ltd.
Is the AI lender starting to turn the corner?
Upstart stock is down almost 35% this year, but investors might be too pessimistic.
Upstart Holdings, Inc. (UPST) Presents at Bank of America SMID Cap Virtual Conference Transcript
Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST - Get Free Report) and Enova International (NYSE: ENVA - Get Free Report) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability and analyst recommendations. Institutional and Insider Ownership 63.0% of Upstart shares
High interest rates and concerns about software-as-a-service stocks in the agentic AI era have weighed on Upstart stock. Upstart delivered solid performance in the second quarter, with a 42% year-over-year increase in revenue and positive net income.
Upstart delivered strong Q2 results with 50% YoY originations growth and 42% revenue growth, returning to GAAP profitability. I maintain a "Neutral" rating on UPST, citing valuation compression as investors compare it to traditional lenders despite its AI-driven underwriting. Management reaffirmed $1.3 billion revenue guidance and a 21% adjusted EBITDA margin for 2026, targeting 35% annual revenue growth over three years.