Financial stocks are particularly interesting right now. In the span of just five years, the sector has been battered by the COVID-19 downturn, rising interest rates, and the bankruptcies of several regional banks.
Popular market analyst Tom Lee of Fundstrat recently called the financial sector his favorite investment for 2025.
LendingClub's stock fell 20% post-earnings due to mixed results and guidance, presenting a buying opportunity for long-term investors. Despite concerns over loan origination growth, LC focuses on high credit quality and prudent growth, aiming for >$2.3 billion in 2025. Valuation remains low, and if 2025 guidance is conservative, the stock could see significant upside, currently trading at ~1.2x book value.
Does LendingClub (LC) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
The web-based lending company's quarterly revenue beat Wall Street estimates.
LendingClub Corporation (NYSE:LC ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call January 28, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Artem Nalivayko - IR Scott Sanborn - CEO Drew LaBenne - CFO Conference Call Participants Vincent Caintic - BTIG Brad Capuzzi - Piper Sandler Tim Switzer - KBW Giuliano Bologna - Compass Bill Ryan - Seaport Research Partners John Hecht - Jefferies Reggie Smith - JPMorgan Operator Good afternoon. Thank you for attending today's LendingClub Fourth Quarter ‘24 Earnings Conference Call.
LendingClub (LC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.11 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.10 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.09 per share a year ago.
Grew Originations +13%, Revenue +17%, and Total Assets +20% in Fourth Quarter Compared to Prior Year Executed $400 Million Loan Sale out of the Held-for-Sale Portfolio to a New Bank Buyer SAN FRANCISCO , Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC), the parent company of LendingClub Bank, America's leading digital marketplace bank, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024. "We executed well in 2024, exiting the year with growth in originations, continued credit outperformance, successful new products and experiences, and more than five million members," said Scott Sanborn, LendingClub CEO.
An improvement in the top line, driven by the expected rise in interest-earning assets and other revenue components to aid LC's Q4 earnings.
Since acquiring Radius Bank in 2021, LendingClub's stock has been volatile. The high interest rate environment proved challenging, but the company has begun to turn the corner thanks to a more stable rate environment and the potential for further interest rate cuts. LendingClub can grow earnings significantly in 2025/2026 as loan originations ramp and bank buyers return to the marketplace.