LendingClub Corp (LC), a leading digital lending platform, witnessed a remarkable surge in its stock price on October 24, 2024, following the release of its impressive third-quarter 2024 financial results and strategic initiatives aimed at driving growth and capturing new market opportunities.
The company reported quarterly earnings per share of $0.13, outperforming analysts' estimates of $0.07. Revenue climbed by 8% year-over-year to over $200 million, exceeding expectations, driven by a 27% growth in loan originations to $1.9 billion.
LendingClub's strong performance was further boosted by several key strategic moves. The company acquired a $1.3 billion portfolio of previously sold loans, a transaction expected to be immediately accretive to earnings. Additionally, LendingClub acquired technology from Tally, a leading credit card debt monitoring and management platform, to accelerate its product roadmap and capitalize on the historically large $1.3 trillion credit card refinance market.
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