Upstart

UPST Q2 2025 Earnings

Reported Aug 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM ET · SEC Source

Q2 25 EPS

$0.36

BEAT +41.62%

Est. $0.25

Q2 25 Revenue

$257.3M

BEAT +14.15%

Est. $225.4M

vs S&P Since Q2 25

-74.7%

TRAILING MARKET

UPST -58.7% vs S&P +16.0%

Market Reaction

Did UPST Beat Earnings? Q2 2025 Results

Upstart delivered a strong second quarter, with the AI lending platform posting results that turned heads across both top and bottom lines. Revenue came in at $257.29 million, up 85% year over year and ahead of the $225.40 million consensus by 14.15%… Read more Upstart delivered a strong second quarter, with the AI lending platform posting results that turned heads across both top and bottom lines. Revenue came in at $257.29 million, up 85% year over year and ahead of the $225.40 million consensus by 14.15%, while adjusted EPS of $0.36 beat the $0.25 estimate by 41.62%. The most compelling driver behind the numbers was a surge in loan originations, with 372,599 loans totaling over $2.82 billion processed in the quarter, up 154% year over year, as conversion rates climbed to 23.9% from 15.2% a year ago. The company also posted GAAP net income of $5.61 million, compared to a loss of $54.47 million in Q2 2024, with CEO Dave Girouard noting the swing to profitability arrived a quarter ahead of schedule. Despite the strong print, shares fell sharply after the report, with investors flagging the growth in loans held on the company's balance sheet. Looking ahead, Upstart guided Q3 revenue to approximately $280 million and raised its full-year outlook to roughly $1.05 billion, with a 20% adjusted EBITDA margin target.

Key Takeaways

  • 102% YoY total revenue growth driven by 159% increase in loan origination volume
  • Conversion rate improved to 23.9% from 15.2% in Q2 2024
  • 92% of loans fully automated with no human intervention
  • Total originations exceeded $2.8 billion, up 154% YoY
  • Newer businesses (auto, HELOC, small-dollar relief loans) accelerated growth from Q1
  • Contribution margin held flat at 58% despite rapid scaling
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UPST YoY Financials

Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024, source: SEC Filings

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UPST Revenue by Segment

With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings

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“A year ago, you saw the first signs that Upstart was returning to growth mode - and today you can see it in full bloom. In addition to achieving triple-digit revenue growth, we reached GAAP profitability a quarter sooner than expected and our newer businesses actually accelerated off their amazing growth in the first quarter.”

— Dave Girouard, Q2 2025 Earnings Press Release