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LendingClub Corporation · Q1 2021 earnings

Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

LendingClub's financial performance for Q1 2021 was reported, revealing substantial revenue growth and strategic advancements following the acquisition of Radius.

LendingClub Corporation reported a strong start to 2021, marked by a 40% sequential increase in total revenue and significant growth in loan originations. The acquisition of Radius, now LendingClub Bank, has begun to yield strategic and financial benefits, contributing to a new revenue stream and reduced funding costs.

  • Total revenue increased by 40% sequentially, driven by loan origination growth.
  • Net interest income reached $18.5 million, a significant rise from $2.9 million in the previous quarter.
  • LendingClub successfully transitioned all new personal loan originations through LendingClub Bank, reducing issuing fees.
  • The company retained $344 million of personal loans, creating a recurring revenue stream.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$106M

Previous: $120M-12.0%
EPS (adj)

-$0.49

Previous: -$0.44-11.4%
Total loan originations

$1.48B

No prior period
Capital Expenditures

-$6.37M

Previous: -$11.4M+44.3%
Free Cash Flow

-$59.1M

Previous: -$59.5M+0.7%
Net Income

-$52.7M

Previous: -$48.1M-9.6%
Operating Income

$11.3M

Previous: -$43.3M+126.1%
Gross Profit

$72.6M

Previous: $120M-39.6%
Cash & Equivalents

$0.00

No prior period
Total Assets

$4.49B

No prior period

Revenue & EPS history

LendingClub · Revenue · Quarterly

$106M

Q1 2021-12%vs Q1 2020
Beat estimate in 7 of 16 quarters(44%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

LendingClub · $60.9M total across 1 segment · Q3 2023

  • Marketplace revenue
    $60.9M

Forward guidance

LendingClub raised its full year targets, expecting continued growth in loan originations and revenue.

Tailwinds

  • Loan originations are projected to be between $1.7 billion and $1.9 billion for the second quarter of 2021.
  • Full year loan originations are expected to range from $6.8 billion to $7.3 billion.
  • Total revenue is forecasted to be between $130 million and $140 million for the second quarter of 2021.
  • Full year total revenue is anticipated to be between $500 million and $530 million.
  • Consolidated net loss is projected to be between $40 million and $30 million for the second quarter of 2021.

Headwinds

  • Consolidated net loss is expected to be between $167 million and $142 million for the full year 2021.
  • Uncertainty remains regarding the outcomes of governmental investigations and pending litigation.
  • The company faces risks related to management changes and retaining key personnel.
  • Competition and overall economic conditions could impact future results.
  • The company's ability to attract and retain borrowers and investors may face challenges.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2021

Historical avgQ1 2021

+0.6%

Avg return

Earnings day

+3.3%

Avg return

5 days after

+1.9%

Avg return

30 days after

51%

23 / 45 earnings

Positive

+50.7%

Q2 2021

Best reaction

-42.3%

Q1 2016

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-1.8%-0.7%-0.9%
Q4 2025-16.2%-17.7%-23.8%
Q3 2025+9.7%+9.1%-1.3%
Q1 2025-11.3%-6.4%-8.9%
Q4 2024-14.3%-23.0%-24.0%
Q3 2024+11.5%+14.8%+34.9%
Q2 2024+12.4%-4.4%+8.9%
Q1 2024+15.2%+18.8%+13.3%
Q4 2023+0.2%+0.4%-9.9%
Q3 2023-5.8%-4.7%+5.5%
Q2 2023-20.6%-17.1%-32.5%
Q1 2023-0.6%+2.4%+13.7%
Q4 2022-10.4%+9.1%+6.5%
Q3 2022-10.5%-9.7%-10.4%
Q2 2022-2.6%-2.2%-2.9%
Q1 2022+17.9%+13.4%+13.0%
Q4 2021-26.1%-12.9%-12.9%
Q3 2021+21.2%+37.2%+2.8%
Q2 2021+50.7%+61.9%+80.3%
Q1 2021+6.9%+0.8%+2.1%
Q4 2020+14.6%+53.3%+41.4%
Q3 2020+3.7%+5.0%+65.1%
Q2 2020+5.2%+7.8%+5.4%
Q1 2020-17.5%-16.7%-13.7%
Q4 2019-1.4%-1.1%-28.2%
Q3 2019+7.4%+7.6%-7.1%
Q2 2019+9.4%+12.5%+0.4%
Q1 2019+7.7%+6.3%-11.9%
Q4 2018-5.3%-12.1%-15.7%
Q3 2018+5.7%-0.6%-9.2%
Q2 2018-7.1%-6.8%-8.1%
Q1 2018+24.5%+21.6%+28.6%
Q4 2017-1.3%-15.2%-8.4%
Q3 2017-21.5%-26.5%-38.6%
Q2 2017+23.8%+11.3%+17.9%
Q1 2017-4.8%-2.5%-7.3%
Q4 2016-5.8%-15.7%-17.8%
Q3 2016+12.3%+19.7%+14.2%
Q2 2016+0.8%+13.7%+13.9%
Q1 2016-42.3%
Q4 2015+8.1%
Q3 2015+1.3%
Q2 2015+0.4%
Q1 2015-1.0%
Q4 2014-13.7%
Q3 2014
Q2 2014
Q1 2014
Q4 2013
Q3 2013
Q2 2013
Q1 2013
Q4 2012

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