Live Oak Bancshares (LOB) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Core Insights - Live Oak Bancshares (LOB) reported revenue of $146.1 million for Q3 2025, a year-over-year increase of 12.4% [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the same period was $0.55, compared to $0.28 a year ago [1] - The reported revenue was a slight miss of -0.85% against the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $147.35 million [1] - The EPS fell short of the consensus estimate of $0.58, resulting in an EPS surprise of -5.17% [1] Performance Metrics - Net charge-offs to average loans and leases held for investment were 0.6%, higher than the estimated 0.4% [4] - Net Interest Margin stood at 3.3%, matching the average estimate [4] - Average balance of total interest-earning assets was $13.77 billion, exceeding the estimated $13.41 billion [4] - Efficiency Ratio was reported at 59.7%, significantly higher than the estimated 51.3% [4] - Total noninterest income was $30.61 million, below the average estimate of $33.71 million [4] - Net Interest Income reached $115.49 million, surpassing the estimated $112.25 million [4] Stock Performance - Shares of Live Oak Bancshares have returned -3.5% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite increased by +1.1% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating potential for outperformance in the near term [3]