Overview
Propel Q2 revenue rises 34% yr/yr, but missed analyst expectations, per LSEG data
Adjusted EPS for Q2 misses consensus
Adjusted net income beats estimates, per LSEG data
Co announces 8% dividend increase, marking eighth consecutive increase
Outlook
Propel expects strong results in the second half of 2025
Company plans to expand products and enter new markets
Propel increases dividend by 8% effective Q3 2025
Company sees AI platform and risk management as key differentiators
Result Drivers
STRONG CONSUMER DEMAND - Propel attributes record revenue growth to strong consumer demand and its AI-powered platform
RECORD LOAN ORIGINATIONS - Total Originations Funded increased by 35% to a record $194.4 mln, driving revenue growth
CREDIT PERFORMANCE - Provision for loan losses as a percentage of revenue decreased, indicating improved credit performance
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q2 Revenue
Miss
$143 mln
$144.30 mln (5 Analysts)
Q2 Adjusted EPS
Miss
$0.45
$0.46 (6 Analysts)
Q2 EPS
$0.36
Q2 Adjusted Net Income
Beat
$19.20 mln
$18.50 mln (4 Analysts)
Q2 Net Income
$15.10 mln
Q2 Adjusted EBITDA
Miss
$35.20 mln
$36.70 mln (4 Analysts)
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 7 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the consumer lending peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Propel Holdings Inc is C$45.00, about 20.1% above its August 5 closing price of C$35.95
The stock recently traded at 10 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 8 three months ago
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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)