Upstart Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:UPST) posted its second-quarter results after Tuesday’s closing bell, beating estimates and sending shares higher in after-hours trading.  

Here’s a look at the details inside the report. 

Upstart Q2 Details       

Upstart reported quarterly earnings of 16 cents per share. Quarterly revenue came in at $364.71 million, which beat the Street’s estimate of $351.52 million, according to Benzinga Pro data.

The company reported the following second-quarter highlights:

  • Originations: $4.2 billion, up 50% year-over-year. 558,014 loans originated, up 50% year-over-year.
  • Total Revenue: $365 million, up 42% YoY. Revenue from fees was $348 million, up 45% YoY.
  • Income from Operations: $14.6 million, compared to $4.5 million in the second quarter of 2025.
  • Contribution Profit: All-time high of $193 million, up 37% YoY. Contribution Margin was 55%, versus 58% in the second quarter of 2025.
  • Adjusted EBITDA: $76.9 million, up 45% YoY from $53.1 million in the second quarter of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA Margin was 21%, unchanged from Q2 2025.

“We came into this quarter with a clear plan, and we executed against it — re-accelerating growth in core personal loans, moving our secured products rapidly toward profitability, and funding that growth without adding equity capital,” said CEO Paul Gu.

“The results speak for themselves: originations up 50% year-over-year and we returned to GAAP profitability, with an all-time-high Contribution Profit,” Gu added.

UPST Stock Price Activity: According to data from Benzinga Pro, Upstart stock was up 12.6% to $34.14 in Tuesday’s extended trading.  

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