{
  "id": 18033544,
  "title": "3 Key Takeaways From Upstart's Latest Report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/3-key-takeaways-from-upstarts-latest-report",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-03T23:00:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/11/03/3-key-takeaways-from-upstart-s-latest-report/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "1. Upstart's Q3 earnings report showed a 34% jump in revenue to $371 million, surpassing estimates, and earning per share increased from $0.23 to $0.33. Originations growth was flat but the company raised its guidance for the full year revenue from fees, while lowering it on adjusted EBITDA due to macroeconomic pressure.\n\n2. Upstart's secured loan business in home and auto loans, which represents a much larger market in the trillions of dollars in aggregate, showed profitability for the first time with a contribution margin of 17%. Originations in this segment nearly tripled to $587 million. CEO Paul Gu stated that they have focused on profitability for secured products and are now turning attention to growth.\n\n3. Upstart's contribution profit, which strips out noise in financial reports, grew 48% to $218 million, driven by improvements in technology and marketing. This metric is the company's north star, and the CEO acknowledged the macro headwinds but expressed confidence in the long-term business due to durable technology and marketing wins. The stock now trades at a price-to-sales multiple of 1.5, the cheapest it has been since the end of 2022, indicating potential long-term upside if macro environment improves.",
  "summary": "Investors shrugged off Upstart's earnings, but the stock could be a big winner in 2027.",
  "key_points": [
    "Upstart's Q3 revenue jumped 34% to $371 million, beating estimates",
    "Secured loan business in home and auto loans became profitable for first time",
    "Contribution profit grew 48% to $218 million, driven by tech and marketing improvements"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "3 Key Takeaways From Upstart's Latest Report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/3-key-takeaways-from-upstarts-latest-report-18042150",
        "published": "2026-11-03T23:20:02.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}