Loan OriginationsTotal loan originations (#) of 428K was nicely above BofAe/consensus at 395k/404K, and management noted it is seeing improved efficiency in customer acquisitions by deploying AI in its customer targeting.
ProfitabilityEBITDA came in well above expectations due to fixed cost management as UPST remains committed to boosting profitability.
ValuationUPST shares are now expected to open at an FY27 P/E multiple of just 14.5x, a notable discount to digital lending peers.