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SoFi Technologies Inc.(SOFI)

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1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$16.55
09/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SOFI

09/23/2026: SOFI (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

SoFi Technologies is a digital-first financial services provider known for its integrated 'super app' that combines lending, banking, and investment services. The company has a leading position in attracting tech-savvy users and has historically delivered strong revenue growth through its ecosystem model. Its primary growth opportunity lies in its ability to cross-sell products to existing members while scaling its B2B technology segment, Galileo. Investors face risks including high marketing costs, sensitivity to credit cycles, and intense competition from legacy institutions. SoFi may suit growth-oriented investors, though it is not a traditional dividend stock; market participants should monitor its cross-sell ratio and GAAP profitability trends.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitSoFi is rapidly scaling its user base and revenue, which aligns with growth-oriented investment mandates.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum appeal depends heavily on market sentiment regarding interest rates and the pace of GAAP profitability.
Value investorWeak fitSoFi is often priced based on future growth rather than current earnings multiples, which rarely fits deep value criteria.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh price volatility and exposure to credit cycles make this stock ill-suited for conservative, low-risk investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock's beta often exceeds that of the broader market, leading to significant fluctuations.
Valuation riskMedium / highHigh growth expectations are priced in, leaving little room for earnings or guidance disappointments.
Competition risk (fintech and traditional banking)HighThe company faces constant pressure from deep-pocketed legacy banks and agile, niche-focused startups.
Business qualityMediumWhile the platform model is promising, the company is still in the process of proving long-term, through-cycle profitability.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors cannot rely on SoFi for current income payments.
Execution riskMedium / highScaling three distinct business segments simultaneously requires exceptional operational discipline and integration.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 65.35%
Avg. Invested days 29
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
SOFI receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
SOFI has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong revenue growth (+82.6%) and solid profitability (net margin 10.1%) are partially offset by slightly negative earnings growth (-3.5%), soft cash generation (FCF margin -83.5%), modest insider ownership of 1.45%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
SOFI's financial health is supported by moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 64.1% of revenue). Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is SOFI's strongest growth driver at +82.6% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-3.5%, slightly negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-210.5%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 51.4% and approximately 98.4% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.45% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
SOFI generates approximately $751 of gross profit, $110 of operating income, and $-835 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 8.47%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
SOFI has a large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 22.16B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 34.32
1Y Target Price 20.34
Price to earnings Ratio 34.32
1Y Target Price 20.34
Volume (30-day avg) 44.6M shares
Beta 2.21
52 Weeks Range 14.88 - 32.73
Updated Date 09/23/2026
52 Weeks Range 14.88 - 32.73
Updated Date 09/23/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.5

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Lending SegmentInterest income and fees from personal, student, and home loans.This segment is the company's primary driver of current profitability but is sensitive to interest rates.
Financial Services SegmentRevenue from SoFi Money, Invest, and Credit Card products.This area is designed to grow the user base and cross-sell high-margin products.
Technology PlatformFees charged by Galileo and Technisys for platform services.This is a B2B business that provides recurring, software-like revenue streams.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE 34.32
Forward PE 21.23
Enterprise Value 22.21B
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.19
Enterprise Value 22.21B
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.19
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.88
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 1.29B
Shares Floating 1.27B
Shares Outstanding 1.29B
Shares Floating 1.27B
Percent Insiders 1.45
Percent Institutions 51.38

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Financial Metrics

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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)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About SoFi Technologies Inc.

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters San Francisco, CA, United States
IPO Launch date 2020-11-30
CEO & Director Mr. Anthony J. Noto
Sector Financial Services
Industry Credit Services
Full time employees 6100
Full time employees 6100

SoFi Technologies, Inc. provides various financial services in the United States, Latin America, Canada, and Hong Kong. The company operates through three segments: Lending, Technology Platform, and Financial Services. It offers lending and financial services and products that allows its members to borrow, save, spend, invest, and protect money; and personal loans, student loans, home loans, and related services. The company also operates Galileo, a technology platform that offers services to financial and non-financial institution; and Technisys, a cloud-native digital and core banking platform that provides software licenses and associated services, including implementation and maintenance. In addition, it provides SoFi Money offers checking and savings accounts, and cash management products; SoFi Invest, a mobile-first investment platform that offers access to trading and advisory solutions, such as investing and robo-advisory; and SoFI Crypto, a new digital asset trading platform. Further, the company offers SoFi Credit Card that provides cash back rewards on every purchase; Sofi Relay, a personal finance management product that allows to track all of their financial accounts comprising credit score and spending behaviors; SoFi Protect which offers insurance product; SoFi Travel, an application that manages travel search and booking experience; SoFi At Work provides financial benefits to employees, including student loan payments made on their employees' behalf; Lantern Credit, a financial services marketplace platform for seeking alternative products and provide product comparisons; and other lending as a service that offers pre-qualified borrower referrals and offers loans to third-party partner. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in San Francisco, California.