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SoFi Technologies Inc.(SOFI)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$15.61
10/08/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SOFI

10/08/2026: 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.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

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

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 65.35%
Avg. Invested days 29
Today’s Advisory PASS
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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%), weak 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. Negative free cash flow explains the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and soft capital efficiency.

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 20.23B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 31.96
1Y Target Price 20.33
Price to earnings Ratio 31.96
1Y Target Price 20.33
Volume (30-day avg) 43.9M shares
Beta 2.33
52 Weeks Range 14.88 - 32.73
Updated Date 10/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 14.88 - 32.73
Updated Date 10/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.49

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

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE 31.96
Forward PE 20.7
Enterprise Value 20.27B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.74
Enterprise Value 20.27B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.74
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.76
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 51.43

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)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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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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