SoFi Q3: Record lending, but tech platform and profit doubts linger
Record loan originations and raised guidance SoFi made a record $14.8 billion in loans, revenue jumped 40% to $1.2 billion, and it raised 2026 guidance to about $4.8 billion. It added 1.1 million new members and charge-offs improved.
This shows the core lending business is growing strongly and management is confident enough to raise future expectations.
Full bank charter and new crypto/stablecoin products SoFi now uses its full bank charter to fund loans with $45.5 billion in deposits. It launched a SoFiUSD stablecoin card settlement on Mastercard and expanded crypto through Kraken.
These moves diversify funding and revenue, reducing reliance on outside lenders and adding new growth areas.
Tech platform revenue falls 23% Revenue from SoFi's technology platform dropped 23% after losing a major client. This is the second straight quarter of decline, raising questions about growth outside lending.
It highlights a persistent weak spot that worries investors about the company's ability to grow beyond its core loan business.
Flat profit guidance and competitive pressures Profit guidance stayed flat despite record results. Hedge funds now favor Robinhood, short interest is 14.7%, and a hawkish Fed could squeeze lending margins.
These factors create near-term uncertainty and could limit stock gains even as the business grows.
