Upstart Q3 2026 revenue rises 34% to $371 million; net income up 15%
Upstart reported third-quarter 2026 results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, with total revenue of $371 million, up 34% from a year earlier, and net income of $36.6 million, up 15%. The company also issued full-year 2026 guidance of about $1.35 billion in total revenue and about $260 million in Adjusted EBITDA, and its CEO said macroeconomic conditions are putting pressure on the near-term outlook.
Key points
- Total revenue was $371 million, up 34% year over year; revenue from fees was $364 million, up 41%.
- Net income was $36.6 million, up 15% from $31.8 million; diluted earnings per share were $0.33, compared with $0.23 a year earlier.
- Full-year 2026 outlook: total revenue of approximately $1.35 billion, revenue from fees of approximately $1.32 billion, and Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $260 million (19% margin).
- Contribution Profit was $218 million, up 48%; the filing says the secured products category reached positive Contribution Margin one quarter ahead of target.
The filing
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