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Investing.com-- Shares of Zip Co Ltd (ASX:ZIP) fell sharply on Thursday after the Australian ’buy now, pay later’ provider reported quarterly earnings that missed market expectations despite record revenue and transaction volume.
Zip reported a total transaction volume (TTV) of A$3.4 billion ($2.12 billion) for the second quarter, a 24.8% increase from the prior year
It reported revenue of A$269.4 million, up 20.5% year-on-year. However, its revenue margin declined to 7.9% from 8.2%, suggesting pricing pressures.
The company delivered cash pre-tax cash earnings of A$35.3 million, a 50.2% jump from the previous year, but missed analysts’ expectations of more than A$40 million.
Zip shares fell as much as 26% to A$2.43 in early trade on Thursday.
Investors reacted negatively, focusing on tightening margins and potential regulatory hurdles in the BNPL sector. Analysts suggested that while Zip’s topline growth remains strong, profitability concerns and sector-wide headwinds could limit upside potential in the near term.
The broader S&P/ASX 200 index was up 0.7%.