Key Takeaways:
SoFi Technologies (SOFI) reported first-quarter adjusted net revenue of $1.1 billion, a 42.7% year-over-year increase that beat analyst expectations and showed strong growth across its business segments.
The results come as the fintech company looks to regain investor confidence after a difficult start to 2026, which saw its stock sink nearly 30% following a short-seller report and broader sector weakness.
For the first quarter of 2026, SoFi's results met or exceeded analyst forecasts.
The company's stock has struggled in 2026, contrasting with a 47% gain over the past 12 months that outpaced the S&P 500's 28% rise. The current year's decline comes after a March report from short seller Muddy Waters Research, which SoFi called “factually inaccurate," and a general downturn in the fintech sector, with the iShares FinTech Active ETF (BPAY) losing nearly 10% this year.
SoFi’s growth was driven by both its lending and financial services divisions. The lending segment, the company's largest, saw revenue climb 53% to $629 million. Total loan originations hit a record $12.2 billion, up from $7.2 billion in the same period last year.
The financial services arm, which includes products like SoFi Invest and a branded credit card, grew revenue by 41% to $429 million. The company also continued to expand its fee-based revenue, which rose 23% to $387 million, as it diversifies away from interest-rate sensitive income.
The strong quarterly performance may help counter the negative sentiment from the short-seller controversy and broader market pressures. The company did not disclose forward-looking guidance in the provided materials. Investors will be watching to see if the robust growth in members and revenue can fuel a stock recovery.
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