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Investing.com - Citizens analyst firm has reiterated a Market Perform rating on Upstart Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UPST) as consumer finance stocks retreat from recent highs. The stock has declined 7.66% in the past week, with InvestingPro data showing significant price volatility with a beta of 2.28.
The rating confirmation comes as shares of consumer finance companies have pulled back from their 52-week highs over the past four weeks, driven by emerging concerns about subprime credit trends.
Citizens noted there are "isolated indications of rising delinquencies among selected subprime auto and personal loan lenders," specifically mentioning Upstart among affected companies.
The firm highlighted an "increasing focus on undocumented borrowers" in the lending market, particularly noting Tricolor’s concentration in this segment.
Additional market concerns cited by Citizens include "increasing speculation over the resumption of student loan repayments, and renewed focus on tariff impacts on prices," contributing to the cautious outlook on consumer lenders like Upstart.
In other recent news, Upstart Holdings has been the focus of several significant developments. Jefferies has adjusted its price target for Upstart to $56 from $73, citing minimal upticks in delinquency rates compared to previous months. Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley has pointed out challenges in Upstart’s lending profile, noting increases in 30+ day and 60+ day delinquencies based on recent asset-backed securities data. BTIG also reported an increase in loan delinquencies within Upstart’s portfolio, particularly in older vintages, with 30+ day delinquencies rising to 6.2% in August. Despite these challenges, JPMorgan has upgraded Upstart’s stock rating to Overweight, though it reduced the price target slightly to $88, attributing past stock performance issues to balance sheet growth concerns and a new convertible issuance. Additionally, Upstart has formed a partnership with ABNB Federal Credit Union to enhance personal loan offerings using artificial intelligence, allowing qualified applicants to access loans through a branded digital experience.
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