Upstart: Strong Buy Rating Ahead Of Projected $1 Billion Revenue In 2025
Summary
- Upstart Holdings reported a surprising Q4 EPS of $0.04, beating expectations and achieving its first normalized profitability after six quarters of losses.
- 2025 guidance indicates potential revenue growth acceleration to 57% and adjusted EBITDA margin to 18%, far exceeding analysts' expectations.
- Despite high valuation on traditional metrics, Upstart's improved model, guidance, and bullish analysts' ratings justify a "strong buy" rating for 2025.
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