NYSE$MLNK
MeridianLink Inc · Q3 2021 earnings
Q3 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
MeridianLink's Q3 2021 results were reported, featuring year-over-year revenue growth and high adjusted EBITDA margins.
MeridianLink reported strong Q3 2021 results with a 29% year-over-year revenue increase. The company's performance was driven by the adoption of its solutions by financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies.
- Revenue increased by 29% year-over-year, reaching $67.4 million.
- The company reported an operating loss of $(8.8) million, which is (13)% of revenue.
- Adjusted EBITDA reached $31.0 million, representing 46% of revenue.
- MeridianLink expanded its client base by adding over 60 new and existing clients to MeridianLink Portal.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
MeridianLink · Revenue · Quarterly
$67.4M
Revenue by segment
MeridianLink · $67.4M total across 2 segments · Q3 2021
- Lending Software Solutions$44.7M+33.9%66.3%
- Data Verification Software Solutions$22.7M+20.2%33.7%
Forward guidance
MeridianLink issued its fourth quarter financial guidance and raised the full year 2021 financial guidance.
Tailwinds
- Revenue is expected to be in the range of $59.5 million to $60.5 million for Q4 2021.
- Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $21.0 million to $22.0 million for Q4 2021.
- Full year 2021 revenue is expected to be in the range of $263.2 million to $264.2 million.
- Full year 2021 adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $119.7 million to $120.7 million.
- The company anticipates continued growth and profitability.
Headwinds
- The company's projections are based on current information and are subject to change.
- Actual results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements.
- The company's performance is subject to various risks and factors beyond its control.
- These risks are detailed in the company's SEC filings.
- The company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 6 quarterly earnings reports
+1.0%
Avg return
Earnings day
+2.6%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.6%
Avg return
30 days after
57%
12 / 21 earnings
Positive
+24.6%
Q2 2025
Best reaction
-23.9%
Q2 2023
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | — | — | — | |
| Q2 2025 | +24.6% | +24.7% | +25.3% | |
| Q1 2025 | -2.0% | -4.3% | -5.3% | |
| Q4 2025 | +16.6% | +6.3% | -9.7% | |
| Q3 2024 | +0.2% | +1.5% | -4.1% | |
| Q2 2024 | -4.2% | -3.3% | +2.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | +1.4% | -3.3% | +13.4% | |
| Q4 2023 | -4.4% | -3.3% | -3.4% | |
| Q3 2023 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2023 | -23.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2023 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2022 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2022 | -14.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2022 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2022 | +16.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2021 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2019 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2020 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2021 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2021 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2020 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2021 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2020 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2020 | — | — | — |
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