NYSE$MLNK

MeridianLink Inc · Q3 2024 earnings

Q3 2024 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

MeridianLink's Q3 2024 performance was impacted by the macro environment, but highlighted disciplined execution and the ability to deliver durable growth.

MeridianLink reported Q3 2024 revenue of $80.4 million, a 5% year-over-year increase, driven by a 7% increase in lending software solutions revenue. The company's net loss was $(7.1) million, while adjusted EBITDA reached $33.8 million.

  • Revenue increased by 5% year-over-year, reaching $80.4 million.
  • Lending software solutions revenue grew by 7% year-over-year, totaling $63.0 million.
  • Operating income was $2.6 million, representing 3% of revenue.
  • The company returned $31.3 million to stockholders through stock repurchases.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$80.4M

Previous: $76.5M+5.1%
EPS (adj)

$0.06

Previous: $0.10-40.0%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin

42.0%

Previous: 39.0%+7.7%
Non-GAAP Operating Margin

22.0%

Previous: 18.0%+22.2%
Capital Expenditures

-$1.86M

Previous: -$2.48M+25.1%
Net Income

-$7.05M

Previous: -$2.07M-240.8%
Operating Income

$2.56M

Previous: $5.57M-54.0%
Gross Profit

$52.7M

Previous: $49.5M+6.6%
R&D Expense

$10M

Previous: $11.2M-10.9%
Stock-Based Comp

$14.3M

Previous: $8.32M+71.3%

Revenue & EPS history

MeridianLink · Revenue · Quarterly

$80.4M

Q3 2024+5.1%vs Q3 2023
Beat estimate in 12 of 15 quarters(80%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

MeridianLink · $76.5M total across 2 segments · Q3 2023

  • Lending Software Solutions
    $58.9M
  • Data Verification Software Solutions
    $17.5M

Forward guidance

MeridianLink expects Q4 2024 revenue to be in the range of $76.0 million to $80.0 million and adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $29.5 million to $32.5 million. Full year 2024 revenue is expected to be in the range of $313.0 million to $317.0 million and adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $127.0 million to $130.0 million.

Historical earnings impact

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

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 6 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2024

Historical avgQ3 2024

+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

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (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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