Accounting UncertaintyAnalyst expresses low conviction in updated earnings estimates because results under the new accounting method are not yet available, creating uncertainty for investors about performance.
Expense Ramp From Product LaunchesAnalyst notes launching new consumer financing products required additional hiring and infrastructure before meaningful loan volumes developed, increasing operating expenses and pressuring margins.
Higher Reserve RequirementsAnalyst explains that adding longer-duration major purchase loans raised reserve requirements and drove higher credit provisions, weighing on reported earnings despite similar loss rates across products.