Key Takeaways:
Enova International posted Q2 adjusted earnings of $4.31 per share, topping the $3.99 consensus estimate by 8 percent.
"Our strong quarterly performance reflects disciplined credit management and sustained demand across our lending platforms," CEO David Fisher said.
Revenue climbed 21.6 percent year over year to $928.9 million, exceeding the $909.6 million analyst forecast. Originations jumped 27 percent from a year earlier, while pre-tax profit reached $140.1 million, representing a 15.1 percent margin. The company has now delivered eight consecutive quarters of 30 percent or more EPS growth.
Shares rose 5.6 percent to $230.12 in after-hours trading. The stock has gained 41.5 percent year to date, far outpacing the S&P 500's 9.6 percent advance. Enova raised its full-year guidance and expects to complete the acquisition of Grasshopper Bank later this year.
The Chicago-based online lender, which serves non-prime consumers and small businesses in the U.S. and Brazil, has benefited from its proprietary risk-scoring platform built on more than 65 terabytes of customer behavior data. The company's ability to tighten credit standards while still growing originations has been a key driver of margin expansion.
Enova's results mark the fourth straight quarter in which it has surpassed consensus EPS estimates. The favorable estimate revision trend ahead of the report translated into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating for the stock.
The guidance raise signals management's confidence in sustaining momentum through the second half of the year. Investors will watch the upcoming earnings call for updated commentary on credit trends and the integration timeline for Grasshopper Bank.
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