LendingTree Inc.'s (TREE) stock soared 15.72% in the pre-market trading session on Thursday, following the company's impressive fourth-quarter 2024 financial results and strong guidance for 2025.
The online lending marketplace operator reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.16, substantially beating analysts' consensus estimate of $0.37. LendingTree's revenue of $261.5 million also came in well above expectations, representing a remarkable 94.6% year-over-year increase. The robust performance was driven by strong growth across all three of LendingTree's core business segments: Home, Consumer, and Insurance. Looking ahead, LendingTree expects another solid year of revenue growth and profitability in 2025, forecasting full-year revenue in the range of $985 million to $1.025 billion, up 9% to 14% from 2024. The company's diversified product offerings, operational efficiency, and favorable market conditions are expected to fuel this growth.