LendingClub Corp (LC) Earnings History

LendingClub Corp - Q4 2025 EarningsMissed

Filed at: Jan 28, 2026, 4:08 PM EST|Read from source

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

LendingClub reported a strong finish to 2025 with significant year-over-year growth in originations, revenue, and diluted EPS, driven by successful product and marketing initiatives and strong credit performance. The company is entering 2026 from a position of strength, with strategic investments in home improvement financing and ongoing operating discipline.

POSITIVE HIGHLIGHTS

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    Loan originations grew 40% year-over-year to $2.6 billion in Q4 2025, driven by successful product and marketing initiatives.

    positive
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    Total net revenue increased 23% to $266.5 million in Q4 2025 compared to the prior year.

    positive
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    Diluted EPS more than quadrupled to $0.35 in Q4 2025 compared to $0.08 in the prior year.

    positive
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    Net interest margin expanded to 5.98% in Q4 2025, compared to 5.42% in the prior year, driven by improved deposit funding costs.

    positive
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    Full year 2025 revenue grew 27% to $998.8 million, and diluted EPS grew 158% to $1.16 compared to the prior year.

    positive

CONCERNS & RISKS

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    Servicing fees decreased 26% year-over-year in Q4 2025 to $12.8 million.

    attention
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    Net fair value adjustments decreased significantly by 58% year-over-year in Q4 2025, resulting in a negative impact of $39.5 million.

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    Loan originations held for investment decreased 18% year-over-year in Q4 2025 to $497 million.

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    Provision for credit losses decreased 25% year-over-year in Q4 2025 to $47.2 million, which, while positive due to strong credit performance, indicates a lower base for future comparisons.

    attention
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    Marketing expense as a percentage of loan originations increased to 1.77% in Q4 2025 from 1.27% in the prior year.

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FINANCIAL METRICS

Revenue
Quarterly
$266.47M
+22.7%
Prior year: $217.20M
Annual (YTD)
$998.85M
N/A
Prior year: $787.01M
Net Income
Quarterly
$41.55M
+327.5%
Prior year: $9.72M
Annual (YTD)
$135.68M
N/A
Prior year: $51.33M
EPS (Diluted)
Quarterly
$0.35
+337.5%
Prior year: $0.08
Operating Income
Quarterly
N/A
N/A
EPS (Basic)
Quarterly
$0.36
+300.0%
Prior year: $0.09

MARGIN ANALYSIS

Net Margin
Current Quarter
15.6%
Prior Year
4.5%
YoY Change
+1113 bps

Margin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.

MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE

FY2026

Loan originations
11,600,000,000—12,600,000,000
Mid-point: 12,100,000,000
Diluted EPS
$1.65—$1.80
Mid-point: $1.73

Q1 2026

Loan originations
2,550,000,000—2,650,000,000
Mid-point: 2,600,000,000
Diluted EPS
$0.34—$0.39
Mid-point: $0.36

Forward-looking guidance is subject to change and does not constitute a guarantee. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates.

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Closed out a fantastic year with another strong quarter, delivering 40% originations growth and ROTCE approaching 12%.

— LendingClub Corp, Q4 2025 2025 Earnings Call

On a full-year basis, we grew originations 33% and more than doubled EPS.

— LendingClub Corp, Q4 2025 2025 Earnings Call

Entering 2026 from a position of strength, with product innovations and marketing investments taking hold while credit continues to outperform.

— LendingClub Corp, Q4 2025 2025 Earnings Call

Commentary excerpts from earnings call transcripts provide management's perspective on performance, strategy, and outlook. Always review full transcripts for complete context.

OPERATIONAL METRICS

Book value per common share
13.0
+10.0% YoY
Prior year: 11.8
dollars
Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio
17.4
+0.6% YoY
Prior year: 17.3
percent
Efficiency ratio
63.5
-3.5% YoY
Prior year: 65.8
percent
Loan originations
2587.0M
+40.1% YoY
Prior year: 1846.0M
dollars
Loan originations held for investment
497.0M
-17.9% YoY
Prior year: 605.0M
dollars
Marketing expense as a % of loan originations
1.8
+39.4% YoY
Prior year: 1.3
percent
Marketplace loans
2090.0M
+68.4% YoY
Prior year: 1241.0M
dollars
Net interest margin
6.0
+10.3% YoY
Prior year: 5.4
percent
Return on average equity (ROE)
11.3
+289.7% YoY
Prior year: 2.9
percent
Return on average total assets (ROA)
1.5
+275.0% YoY
Prior year: 0.4
percent
Return on tangible common equity (ROTCE)
11.9
+283.9% YoY
Prior year: 3.1
percent
Tangible book value per common share
12.3
+10.9% YoY
Prior year: 11.1
dollars
Tier 1 leverage ratio
12
+9.1% YoY
Prior year: 11
percent
Total servicing portfolio
13423.0M
+8.5% YoY
Prior year: 12371.0M
dollars

Operational metrics provide insight into business drivers and customer engagement beyond traditional financial measures.

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