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Oportun Financial Corp(OPRT)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
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BUY for 88 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+72.6% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$9.89
10/30/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for OPRT

10/30/2026: OPRT (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Oportun Financial Corp is a mission-driven consumer finance company that uses AI-powered underwriting to serve underbanked individuals through installment loans, credit cards, and digital banking tools. The company’s primary strength lies in its ability to responsibly lend to customers who often lack traditional credit scores. Its growth story hinges on successfully scaling its digital banking platform and improving cross-selling efficiencies. However, investors face significant risks, including economic sensitivity to loan defaults, intense competition from both legacy and fintech players, and potential regulatory shifts. Oportun may suit investors seeking exposure to fintech innovation, provided they can tolerate high price volatility and credit cycle risks.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth potential exists in digital banking, but near-term profitability remains a focus.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock has experienced significant volatility, making it less suitable for momentum strategies without a clear, sustained breakout.
Value investorMixed fitCurrent valuations may look attractive, but credit risk and balance sheet sensitivity require careful fundamental scrutiny.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and prioritizes capital allocation toward growth and operations.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh credit sensitivity and market volatility make this stock inappropriate for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is subject to significant swings based on macro and credit quality updates.
Valuation riskMedium / highMarket pricing fluctuates heavily based on interest rate expectations and credit performance outlooks.
Competition risk (Fintech and Subprime lenders)HighThe market is crowded with both well-capitalized banks and agile fintech competitors.
Business qualityMediumWhile the mission-driven model is strong, the reliance on credit-sensitive assets creates operational challenges.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no dividend component to total return for investors.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccess depends on effectively integrating digital products and managing credit risk across cycles.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 68.36%
Avg. Invested days 31
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
OPRT receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, and solid company fundamentals.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
OPRT has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+132.1%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 61.0%) are partially offset by soft profitability (net margin 4.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
OPRT's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (61.0% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is OPRT's strongest growth driver at +132.1% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+19.5%, solid) is also solid, while free-cash-flow growth (+3.9%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 84.7% and approximately 68.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 8.27% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Forager Capital Management, LLC 9.81%
Neuberger Berman Group LLC 8.47%
BlackRock Inc 7.33%
Findell Capital Management LLC 6.08%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.79%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
OPRT generates approximately $637 of gross profit, $69 of operating income, and $610 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains weak.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 42.72%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
OPRT has a liquid profile. Elevated volatility is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 454.81M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 24.73
1Y Target Price 11.5
Price to earnings Ratio 24.73
1Y Target Price 11.5
Volume (30-day avg) 710.5K shares
Beta 1.26
52 Weeks Range 4.03 - 10.09
Updated Date 11/01/2026
52 Weeks Range 4.03 - 10.09
Updated Date 11/01/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.4

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Personal LoansInterest and fee income from short-to-medium-term installment loans.This is the primary engine of the company, but it carries risk related to how many customers pay back their loans.
Digital Banking & Credit CardsSubscription-based digital tools and interchange/interest income from credit cards.These products are intended to keep customers engaged long-term and diversify income away from traditional lending.

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-03
When After Market
Estimate 0.43
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 2.62%
Operating Margin (TTM) 11.62%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 0.62%
Return on Equity (TTM) 4.98%

Valuation

Trailing PE 24.73
Forward PE 6.42
Enterprise Value 2.98B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.61
Enterprise Value 2.98B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.61
Enterprise Value to Revenue 7.87
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 45.99M
Shares Floating 31.65M
Shares Outstanding 45.99M
Shares Floating 31.65M
Percent Insiders 8.27
Percent Institutions 84.67

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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