Atlanticus Holdings Corp is a US-listed company in the consumer finance industry. Its financial year ends in December.
What company insiders, investment funds and members of Congress have been doing with the stock, from their own filings.
Revenue for the twelve months to June 2026 was $2.65bn, up 83.7% on a year earlier, faster than the 68.6% growth a quarter earlier. That growth ranks 1 of 20 among the consumer finance companies we cover.
Our model value for Atlanticus Holdings is under review, so past values are not shown until it is resolved.
Source: 10-Q filed August 6, 2026 on SEC EDGAR · Financials · Valuation
Written from the company's filings and our models when each quarter's report arrives. Figures in older notes are as published at the time. Not investment advice.
Atlanticus Holdings Corp's trailing-twelve-month revenue grew 83.7% year on year, with a free-cash-flow margin of 35.3%. Where it stands out: revenue growth of 83.7% ranks 2 of 39 consumer finance companies we cover.
Current signal Revenue growth accelerating: TTM revenue growth rose to 83.7% (+15.1pp vs the prior quarter).
Assembled from SEC-filed figures — the full workings are on this page and in our methodology. Observations, not recommendations.
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No model value for Atlanticus Holdings Corp at the moment. Current status: valuation models disagree too widely to rate. Available reported financials are shown below.
The inputs used by the models below have passed source checks. Individual model values are available below and in the interactive valuator. Their differences are shown explicitly; the platform combined value and recommendation remain withheld.
We value Atlanticus Holdings Corp as a bank or lender, with every model that fits that kind of business. Cost of equity 9.8%: the 10-year Treasury yield (4.9%) plus a beta of 1.08 times a 4.5% equity risk premium.
| Model | Value per share | In the combined value? |
|---|---|---|
| Residual income Book value plus the present value of returns above the cost of equity, fading over ten years. | ~$370 ~$260–$530 | Primary model, counts double |
| Justified price-to-book Book value times (return on equity - growth) / (cost of equity - growth): steady-state returns. | ~$180 ~$160–$210 | Included |
| Price-to-book vs return on equity (peers) The price-to-book that peers with this return on equity trade on, from a line fitted across peers. | ~$110 ~$86–$140 | Included |
| Price-to-book vs peers Book value per share times peers' typical (harmonic-mean) price-to-book. | ~$37 ~$48–$72 | Left out: far from the other models (more than 3x away from their median) |
| Forward price-to-earnings vs peers Next year's consensus earnings per share times peers' typical (harmonic-mean) forward price-to-earnings. Uses analysts' consensus estimates (third-party data), not our forecasts. | ~$130 ~$130–$160 | Included |
| Dividend discount (two-stage) Dividends for five years at the growth the business can fund, then a steady payout and growth. | — | Does not apply: This model is withheld pending its input or assumption review. |
| Combined value Individual source-checked model scenarios are available. The platform combined value and recommendation remain withheld. | — | Combined value withheld. Review the individual models and their assumptions. |
Different models fail in different ways, so where several apply we average them rather than trust one. Peer-based models compare Atlanticus Holdings Corp with banks and lenders in our coverage, using third-party market data. Model values are estimates under stated assumptions, updated as new filings arrive; not price targets or investment advice. How each model works.
Moderate moat
How hard Atlanticus Holdings's competitive advantage looks for rivals to wear away, judged from 10 years of its own filings: returns on capital, pricing power, profit durability, cash conversion and discipline.
Net income has been a median 3.5% of total assets over 10 years.
Gross margin has been a median 91.0%, moving by 7.4 percentage points (standard deviation) across 9 years.
Net margin has been a median 8.0%; its worst year was -29.0%.
Free cash flow was positive in 9 of 10 years, at a median 34.9% of revenue.
The diluted share count fell 7.4% over five years; stock-based pay has been a median 0.3% of revenue.
AI disruption exposure: Medium. In this industry, AI could change how the product is made or sold, without replacing the core asset. The score above includes a 5-point deduction for that exposure (57 before it).
Next results: November 5, 2026, after the close. Analysts expect revenue of $781m and EPS of $2.97 (range $2.60 to $3.59) for the quarter.
| Fiscal year | EPS | Growth | Revenue | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current | $9.80 | +65% | $3.0bn | +54% |
| Next | $13.60 | +39% | $3.5bn | +14% |
Next year's EPS estimate has moved +1.9% in 90 days, across 4 analysts.
The consensus EPS forecast for the current fiscal year is +1.7% on 90 days ago. In the last 30 days, 1 analyst raised Atlanticus Holdings Corp's forecast and 0 cut it.
Average of analysts' published estimates (third-party data).
| Period | Current fiscal year | Next fiscal year |
|---|---|---|
| 90 days ago | $9.64 | $13.35 |
| 60 days ago | $9.60 | $13.39 |
| 30 days ago | $9.63 | $13.35 |
| 7 days ago | $9.63 | $13.35 |
| Now | $9.80 | $13.60 |
| Quarter to | Estimate | Actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | $2.49 | $2.50 | +0.4% |
| Mar 2026 | $1.66 | $2.23 | +34.3% |
| Dec 2025 | $1.57 | $1.75 | +11.6% |
| Sept 2025 | $1.59 | $1.21 | −24.1% |
Adjusted EPS as companies report it, against the average analyst estimate.
Last 12 months +69.0%
| Part | Then | Now | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (last 12 months) | $1.4bn | $2.7bn | +83.7% |
| Net margin | 8.5% | 5.8% | −31.8% |
| P/E multiple | 8.5x | 11.6x | +35.7% |
| Share count | 19m | 19m | −0.6% |
Biggest factor: revenue.
Last 3 years +210.4%
| Part | Then | Now | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (last 12 months) | $1.1bn | $2.7bn | +141.4% |
| Net margin | 9.8% | 5.8% | −40.9% |
| P/E multiple | 5.3x | 11.6x | +119.1% |
| Share count | 19m | 19m | −0.8% |
Biggest factor: revenue.
| Calendar year | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 to date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return | ||||||
| ATLC | +190% | −63% | +48% | +44% | +20% | +39% |
| Industry peers (median) | +38% | −33% | +12% | +19% | +22% | −4% |
| S&P 500 | +29% | −18% | +26% | +25% | +18% | +11% |
| Months that ended higher | ||||||
| ATLC | 83% | 25% | 50% | 33% | 50% | 64% |
| S&P 500 | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 75% | 46% |
| Largest fall from a high during the year | ||||||
| ATLC | −35% | −68% | −41% | −39% | −33% | −30% |
| S&P 500 | −5% | −25% | −10% | −8% | −19% | −9% |
Worst fall since November 2, 2015: 75% from November 3, 2021 to March 17, 2023. Getting back needed a 298% gain, reached on May 26, 2026, 1166 days after the low.
| Results released | Next day | S&P 500 next day | 5 days | 21 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2024 | +1.1% | −2.4% | +3.8% | −4.0% |
| January 24, 2024 | +2.9% | +0.7% | −0.9% | −5.7% |
| November 8, 2023 | −2.4% | −0.7% | +0.4% | +2.1% |
| August 9, 2023 | +3.6% | −0.6% | −5.1% | −8.9% |
| March 15, 2023 | −7.1% | +1.1% | −4.3% | +10.1% |
| July 30, 2018 | +31.4% | 0.0% | +3.4% | +70.3% |
Source: SEC EDGAR filings. Retrieved October 26, 2026.
| Period | Revenue (TTM) |
|---|---|
| FY23 Q3 | $1.1B |
| FY23 Q4 | $1.2B |
| FY24 Q1 | $1.2B |
| FY24 Q2 | $1.2B |
| FY24 Q3 | $1.3B |
| FY24 Q4 | $1.3B |
| FY25 Q1 | $1.4B |
| FY25 Q2 | $1.4B |
| FY25 Q3 | $1.6B |
| FY25 Q4 | $2B |
| FY26 Q1 | $2.3B |
| FY26 Q2 | $2.7B |
Source: SEC EDGAR filings. Retrieved October 26, 2026.
| Period | Revenue growth, TTM YoY |
|---|---|
| FY23 Q3 | 12.1% |
| FY23 Q4 | 10.4% |
| FY24 Q1 | 10.0% |
| FY24 Q2 | 10.2% |
| FY24 Q3 | 13.5% |
| FY24 Q4 | 13.5% |
| FY25 Q1 | 15.2% |
| FY25 Q2 | 19.3% |
| FY25 Q3 | 25.3% |
| FY25 Q4 | 50.1% |
| FY26 Q1 | 68.6% |
| FY26 Q2 | 83.7% |
Source: SEC EDGAR filings. Retrieved October 26, 2026.
| Period | FCF margin (TTM) |
|---|---|
| FY23 Q3 | 38.4% |
| FY23 Q4 | 39.7% |
| FY24 Q1 | 40.2% |
| FY24 Q2 | 40.0% |
| FY24 Q3 | 37.8% |
| FY24 Q4 | 35.8% |
| FY25 Q1 | 35.3% |
| FY25 Q2 | 34.6% |
| FY25 Q3 | 31.1% |
| FY25 Q4 | 32.4% |
| FY26 Q1 | 34.4% |
| FY26 Q2 | 35.3% |
What Atlanticus Holdings earned on its loans and securities in FY2025, what it paid depositors and lenders, and how its revenue split between running costs, credit losses, tax and profit.
| Interest income | $2B | |
|---|---|---|
| Interest paid | $302M | |
| Net interest income | $1.7B | 100.0% of revenue |
| Revenue | $1.7B | |
| Non-interest expense | $397M | 23.9% of revenue |
| Pre-tax profit | $1.3B | 76.1% of revenue |
| Income tax | $39.1M | 2.3% of revenue |
| Other | $1.1B | 66.5% of revenue |
| Net income | $122M | 7.3% of revenue |
| Fiscal year | 2010 Dec 2010 | 2011 Dec 2011 | 2012 Dec 2012 | 2013 Dec 2013 | 2014 Dec 2014 | 2015 Dec 2015 | 2016 Dec 2016 | 2017 Dec 2017 | 2018 Dec 2018 | 2019 Dec 2019 | 2020 Dec 2020 | 2021 Dec 2021 | 2022 Dec 2022 | 2023 Dec 2023 | 2024 Dec 2024 | 2025 Dec 2025 | LTM Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income | |||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | 242 | 145 | 84 | 66 | 76 | 60 | 76 | 93 | 167 | 455 | 563 | 748 | 1,047 | 1,156 | 1,311 | 1,968 | 2,653 |
| Gross profit | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 62 | 129 | 406 | 500 | 673 | 951 | 1,055 | 1,193 | 1,808 | 2,456 |
| Net income | −98 | 134 | 24 | −18 | 7 | 2 | −6 | −41 | 8 | 26 | 94 | 178 | 136 | 103 | 111 | 122 | 154 |
| Diluted EPS | −$2.45 | $5.19 | $1.26 | −$1.29 | $0.51 | $0.12 | −$0.46 | −$2.93 | $0.56 | $1.66 | $3.95 | $7.56 | $5.83 | $4.24 | $4.77 | $5.96 | $8.05 |
| Growth (year on year) | |||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | — | −40.3% | −42.2% | −21.5% | +15.2% | −20.8% | +27.0% | +22.7% | +78.3% | +173.2% | +23.8% | +32.8% | +40.0% | +10.4% | +13.5% | +50.1% | +83.7% |
| Net income | — | — | −81.8% | −172.6% | — | −76.1% | −469.8% | — | — | +236.6% | +255.9% | +89.0% | −23.8% | −24.2% | +8.2% | +9.8% | +25.3% |
| Diluted EPS | — | — | −75.7% | −202.4% | — | −76.5% | −483.3% | — | — | +196.4% | +138.0% | +91.4% | −22.9% | −27.3% | +12.5% | +24.9% | +24.5% |
| Margins | |||||||||||||||||
| Gross margin | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 66.3% | 77.7% | 89.1% | 88.8% | 89.9% | 90.9% | 91.3% | 91.0% | 91.8% | 92.6% |
| Net margin | −40.3% | 92.6% | 29.2% | −27.0% | 9.5% | 2.9% | −8.3% | −43.6% | 4.7% | 5.8% | 16.7% | 23.8% | 13.0% | 8.9% | 8.5% | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Free-cash-flow margin | 136.9% | 56.8% | 1.0% | −46.2% | −32.8% | −0.0% | 50.8% | −28.8% | 24.9% | 21.9% | 37.6% | 28.4% | 33.2% | 39.7% | 35.8% | 32.4% | 35.3% |
| Cash flow | |||||||||||||||||
| Cash from operations | 336 | 84 | 3 | −27 | −21 | 1 | 39 | −26 | 43 | 100 | 213 | 212 | 348 | 459 | 469 | 638 | 937 |
| Capital spending | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Free cash flow | 332 | 82 | 1 | −30 | −25 | −0 | 39 | −27 | 41 | 100 | 212 | 212 | 348 | 459 | 469 | 638 | 937 |
| Stock-based pay | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 |
| Free cash flow after stock pay | 323 | 80 | 0 | −30 | −25 | −0 | 37 | −28 | 40 | 98 | 211 | 209 | 343 | 456 | 466 | 634 | 930 |
| Balance sheet | |||||||||||||||||
| Cash | 85 | 145 | 68 | 51 | 40 | 51 | 93 | 71 | — | — | — | — | — | 339 | 375 | 621 | 555 |
| Total debt | 0 | 24 | — | 0 | 0 | 36 | 58 | 65 | 1 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Net debt (negative = net cash) | −85 | −121 | −68 | −51 | −40 | −15 | −35 | −5 | — | — | — | — | — | −316 | −370 | −616 | −550 |
| Diluted shares | — | 26m | 19m | 14m | 14m | 14m | 14m | 14m | 14m | 15m | 20m | 21m | 19m | 19m | 19m | 19m | 19m |
| Returned to shareholders | |||||||||||||||||
| Buybacks | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 89 | 18 | 53 | 70 | 20 |
| Total returned | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 89 | 18 | 53 | 70 | 20 |
| Quarter | 2024 Q3 Sept 2024 | 2024 Q4 Dec 2024 | 2025 Q1 Mar 2025 | 2025 Q2 Jun 2025 | 2025 Q3 Sept 2025 | 2025 Q4 Dec 2025 | 2026 Q1 Mar 2026 | 2026 Q2 Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income | ||||||||
| Revenue | 351 | 353 | 345 | 394 | 495 | 734 | 680 | 744 |
| Gross profit | 323 | 318 | 313 | 360 | 456 | 679 | 635 | 686 |
| Net income | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 35 | 44 | 50 |
| Diluted EPS | $1.27 | $1.42 | $1.49 | $1.51 | $1.21 | $1.75 | $2.23 | $2.50 |
| Growth (year on year) | ||||||||
| Revenue | +19.1% | +14.4% | +18.7% | +24.7% | +40.8% | +107.8% | +96.9% | +88.8% |
| Net income | +17.0% | +19.0% | +20.4% | +25.9% | −15.5% | +12.2% | +40.1% | +62.6% |
| Diluted EPS | +23.3% | +29.1% | +36.7% | +52.5% | −4.7% | +23.2% | +49.7% | +65.6% |
| Margins | ||||||||
| Gross margin | 92.0% | 89.9% | 90.7% | 91.4% | 92.1% | 92.4% | 93.4% | 92.2% |
| Net margin | 8.4% | 8.9% | 9.1% | 7.8% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Free-cash-flow margin | 32.0% | 34.7% | 38.1% | 33.7% | 21.7% | 36.3% | 42.1% | 37.2% |
| Cash flow | ||||||||
| Cash from operations | 112 | 123 | 132 | 133 | 107 | 266 | 286 | 277 |
| Capital spending | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Free cash flow | 112 | 123 | 132 | 133 | 107 | 266 | 286 | 277 |
| Stock-based pay | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Free cash flow after stock pay | 111 | 122 | 131 | 132 | 107 | 265 | 285 | 274 |
| Last 12 months unless stated | ATLC | QFIN | PRG | CACC | GDOT | KLAR | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue, last 12 months | $2.7bn | $2.7bn | $2.8bn | $2.3bn | $2.3bn | $3.5bn | $1.6bn |
| Revenue growth, last 12 months | 83.7% | 12.0% | 15.4% | 1.7% | 17.7% | 24.8% | 10.4% |
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 34.1% | — | 4.2% | 7.8% | 15.6% | — | 11.3% |
| Revenue growth, latest quarter | 88.8% | — | 25.6% | 2.1% | 18.2% | — | 10.6% |
| Gross margin | 92.6% | 84.4% | — | — | — | — | 58.0% |
| Operating margin | — | 34.8% | 8.5% | — | 0.3% | −6.6% | 11.2% |
| Operating margin, 3-year average | — | 34.1% | 8.3% | — | 0.6% | — | 19.8% |
| Net margin | 5.8% | 31.2% | 5.5% | 14.4% | −1.1% | −7.8% | 10.5% |
| Cash from operations / revenue | 35.3% | 57.7% | 12.0% | 53.8% | 6.9% | −29.4% | 22.7% |
| Free-cash-flow margin | 35.3% | 56.5% | 11.4% | 53.6% | 3.7% | −29.5% | 18.4% |
| Free-cash-flow margin, 3-year average | 36.6% | 25.4% | 9.7% | 51.9% | 2.6% | — | 23.6% |
| Stock pay / revenue | 0.3% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 4.5% | 1.3% |
| Change in share count | 0.6% | −10.3% | −1.8% | −10.1% | 3.2% | 1.7% | −0.8% |
| Measure | Company | Peer median | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue growth Growth | 83.7% | 10.4% | 2 of 39 |
| Change in growth rate Growth | +15.1pp | +0.6pp | 3 of 38 |
| Net margin Profitability | 5.8% | 10.5% | 25 of 39 |
| Stock pay as % of revenue Cash generation | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2 of 36 |
| Change in share count Balance sheet | 0.6% | -0.0% | 23 of 38 |
Rank 1 = best in the group (for spending, debt and dilution, lower ranks first).
| Line of business | Revenue | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Credit and Other Investments | $309M | ▲ 51.4% |
| Auto Finance | $762,000 | ▼ 5.8% |
These categories overlap or exclude eliminations, so shares aren't shown.
| Line of business | Revenue | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Merchant Fees | $197M | ▲ 36.6% |
| Other Revenue | $112M | ▲ 86.2% |
| Service Charges and Other Customer Related Fees Other Revenue | $56.1M | ▲ 81.3% |
| Interchange Revenues Other Revenue | $32.4M | ▲ 67.5% |
| Servicing Income Other Revenue | $24M | ▲ 137.0% |
These categories overlap or exclude eliminations, so shares aren't shown.
From Atlanticus Holdings Corp's 10-K filed March 12, 2026, as tagged in the filing. View filing. Indented rows are part of the line above; their share is of that line. In the bars, the faint bar behind is the year before.
| Manager | Value | Shares | Share of 13F value | Shares QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Management Group LLP | $53.4M | 523K | 13.3% | ▼ 30.8% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | $46.5M | 454K | 11.5% | ▼ 13.0% |
| Blackrock, Inc. | $43.5M | 426K | 10.8% | ▼ 1.0% |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | $24.1M | 236K | 6.0% | ▲ 0.3% |
| American Century Companies Inc | $22.6M | 221K | 5.6% | ▲ 19.4% |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | $14.7M | 144K | 3.7% | ▲ 0.6% |
| Hb Wealth Management, LLC | $12.2M | 119K | 3.0% | ▲ 0.1% |
| Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | $12.1M | 118K | 3.0% | ▲ 306.1% |
| State Street Corp | $12.1M | 118K | 3.0% | ▲ 1.8% |
| Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC | $10.2M | 100K | 2.5% | ▼ 18.0% |
| Renaissance Technologies LLC | $9.4M | 92K | 2.3% | ▼ 20.2% |
| Philadelphia Financial Management Of San Francisco, LLC | $9.2M | 90K | 2.3% | New |
From Form 13F filings with the SEC ( quarterly data sets), as reported by each manager for June 30, 2026 and filed up to 45 days later. 13F reports cover long US-listed positions of managers above $100M only, so this is not Atlanticus Holdings Corp's complete shareholder register. Values are as reported by the filers .
| Insider | Date | Trade | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanna David G Executive Chairman | July 1, 2026 | Sell | 15,676 | $104.26 | $1.6M |
| Hanna Frank J Iii 10% owner | July 1, 2026 | Sell | 15,676 | $104.26 | $1.6M |
| Hanna David G Executive Chairman | June 30, 2026 | Sell | 8,319 | $103.08 | $857,523 |
| Hanna Frank J Iii 10% owner | June 30, 2026 | Sell | 8,319 | $103.08 | $857,523 |
| Howard Jeffrey A. President & CEO | June 30, 2026 | Sell | 10,000 | $103.01 | $1M |
| Mccamey William Chief Financial Officer | June 30, 2026 | Sell | 10,000 | $103.01 | $1M |
| Saunders Mitchell Chief Accounting Officer | June 29, 2026 | Sell | 10,000 | $102.20 | $1M |
| Hanna David G Executive Chairman | June 29, 2026 | Sell | 1,005 | $105.00 | $105,525 |
| Hanna Frank J Iii 10% owner | June 29, 2026 | Sell | 1,005 | $105.00 | $105,525 |
| Howard Jeffrey A. President & CEO | June 26, 2026 | Sell | 10,000 | $109.45 | $1.1M |
| Mccamey William Chief Financial Officer | June 26, 2026 | Sell | 10,000 | $109.45 | $1.1M |
| Hudson Deal W Director | January 13, 2026 | Sell | 1,675 | $59.72 | $100,031 |
From insiders' Form 4 filings with the SEC. Excludes awards, option exercises and shares withheld for tax. "Pre-set plan" means the filing marks the trade as made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. See every insider trade since five years ago, on a price chart.
| Data | Last updated | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | Exchange closing prices | |
| Financial statements | SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings | |
| News and updates | Company releases and SEC 8-K filings | |
| Analyst estimates | Aggregated analyst estimates | |
| Valuation and scores | Our models, from the filed figures |
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