Record Net Revenue
Net revenue of $324 million in Q1 2026, up 17% year‑over‑year, representing a record quarter for the company.
Strong Profitability Metrics
Record adjusted operating income of $182 million and adjusted earnings per share of $0.35 in Q1; operating margin improved to 56.2% (from 54.7% a year ago).
Record Return on Equity
Return on equity reached 20.3% in Q1 2026, the highest level the company has reported, up 360 basis points year‑over‑year.
Free Cash Flow and Capital Returns
Adjusted free cash flow per share was $0.45 in Q1, up 25% year‑over‑year; returned approximately $94 million to shareholders in the quarter, including $57 million used to repurchase 2.3 million shares.
Net Financing Revenue and Yield Expansion
Net financing revenue of $138 million driven by growth in net earning assets and leasing initiatives; core NFR yield expanded to 4.98%, up 40 basis points year‑over‑year.
Syndication Strength
Syndication volume of $867 million generated $24 million of revenue (vs. $12 million a year ago); syndication yield improved to 2.8%, up 70 basis points year‑over‑year.
Commercial Momentum and Client Retention
Added 44 new clients in the quarter (about one‑third self‑managed conversions), 173 additional service enrollments, and achieved 98% client revenue retention; Strategic Advisory Services identified ~$354 million in client savings opportunities (about half identified during the quarter).
Progress on Digital & Mobility Initiatives
Integration of Car IQ progressing well with early demand exceeding expectations; Element ONE driver app now resolves ~53% of client chats via an AI support agent; Nova vehicle‑ordering AI being piloted and broader Element ONE client portal planned for later in 2026.