Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Non-GAAP diluted EPS for the third quarter was $0.90, exceeding the outlook range of $0.70 to $0.75 per share, marking the third consecutive earnings beat this year [7][28] - Consolidated revenue for Q3 was $595.1 million, reflecting a slight decline compared to $606.1 million in the same period last year [27][28] - Consolidated adjusted EBITDA was $67 million, or 11.3% of revenue, compared to $63.5 million, or 10.5% of revenue in Q3 of 2024 [27][28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Progressive Leasing GMV was $410.9 million, representing a year-over-year decline of 10%, but underlying performance showed mid-single-digit growth when adjusting for the Big Lots bankruptcy and tightening of lease approvals [23][24] - Revenue for Progressive Leasing was down approximately 4.5% at $556.6 million compared to $582.6 million in the prior year [24] - Four Technologies delivered triple-digit revenue growth for the eighth consecutive quarter, with a year-to-date adjusted EBITDA of $11.1 million, representing a 23% margin on revenue [18][19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - E-commerce GMV accounted for 23% of total Progressive Leasing GMV in Q3 2025, up from 20.9% in Q2 and 16.6% in Q3 2024 [13] - The overall demand environment remains soft across many durable goods categories, which is expected to continue into Q4 [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on improving capital efficiency and profitability through the sale of the VIVE Financial Credit Card Receivables Portfolio, which strengthens the balance sheet and allows for better capital allocation [11][29] - Strategic priorities include investing in growth, exploring M&A opportunities, and returning excess cash to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends [12][29] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted persistent consumer challenges due to inflationary pressures and financial stress among lower-income households, impacting discretionary spending [8][21] - The company anticipates that GMV pressures will continue into Q4, with expectations for improvement in Q1 2026 as the toughest year-over-year comparisons will roll off [36][52] Other Important Information - The company ended Q3 with $292.6 million in cash and $600 million of gross debt, resulting in a net leverage ratio of 1.1 times [29][30] - The sale of the VIVE portfolio is expected to provide approximately $150 million, enhancing liquidity and creating flexibility for future investments [29][30] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on consumer pulse amid economic pressures - Management acknowledged elevated delinquencies but noted improvements in write-offs due to prior tightening actions, indicating a cautious but stable portfolio [34][35] Question: GMV outlook for the rest of the year - Management indicated that Q3 was a tough comp and that pressures would likely persist into Q4, with expectations for improvement in Q1 2026 [36][37] Question: Discussion on trade down effects - Management noted that while there has been tightening in the market, they have not observed significant trade down effects impacting their customer base [45][46] Question: Insights on Four Technologies and customer acquisition - Management highlighted that Four Technologies has seen organic growth driven by referrals and user-generated content, indicating strong customer engagement [85]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Non-GAAP diluted EPS for Q3 was $0.90, exceeding the outlook range of $0.70-$0.75, marking a 17% increase year-over-year [6][28] - Consolidated revenue for Q3 was $595.1 million, reflecting a slight decline from $606.1 million in the same period last year [10][26] - Consolidated adjusted EBITDA was $67 million, or 11.3% of revenue, compared to $63.5 million, or 10.5% of revenue in Q3 of 2024 [27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Progressive Leasing GMV was $410.9 million, representing a year-over-year decline of 10%, but underlying performance showed mid-single-digit growth when adjusting for the Big Lots bankruptcy and tightening of lease approvals [23][24] - Revenue for Progressive Leasing was down approximately 4.5% at $556.6 million compared to $582.6 million in the prior year [24] - Four Technologies delivered triple-digit revenue growth for the eighth consecutive quarter, with year-to-date adjusted EBITDA of $11.1 million, representing a 23% margin on revenue [18][19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - E-commerce GMV accounted for 23% of total Progressive Leasing GMV in Q3 2025, up from 20.9% in Q2 and 16.6% in Q3 2024 [13] - Write-offs for Progressive Leasing were 7.4%, showing improvement both sequentially and year-over-year, reflecting effective risk management [9][25] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on improving capital efficiency and profitability through the sale of the Vive Financial credit card receivables portfolio to Atlanticus Holdings Corporation [11][12] - Strategic pillars include growing direct-to-consumer performance, enhancing technology for customer experience, and expanding the multi-product ecosystem [12][16][18] - The company aims to deepen partner engagement and drive sustainable, profitable revenue through its multi-product ecosystem [21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted persistent consumer challenges due to inflation and financial stress among lower-income households, impacting discretionary spending [8] - The company anticipates continued softness in demand for durable goods in Q4 but remains focused on portfolio health and disciplined spending [20][21] - The revised outlook for 2025 reflects consolidated revenues in the range of $2.41 billion to $2.435 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $258 million to $265 million, and non-GAAP EPS of $3.35 to $3.45 [30][31] Other Important Information - The company ended Q3 with $292.6 million in cash and $600 million of gross debt, resulting in a net leverage ratio of 1.1x [29] - The company did not repurchase shares during the quarter due to ongoing discussions regarding the Vive portfolio [22][28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on consumer pulse amid current challenges - Management acknowledged elevated delinquencies but noted improvements in write-offs due to prior tightening actions, indicating a cautious but stable portfolio [35][36] Question: GMV outlook for the rest of the year - Management indicated that Q3 was a tough comp and that pressures would continue into Q4, with expectations for improvement in Q1 2026 [37][38] Question: Discussion on trade down effects - Management noted no significant trade down observed in the credit stacks, but acknowledged the potential for tightening in the future [48][49] Question: Insights on Four Technologies and customer acquisition - Management highlighted that Four's growth has been driven by organic referrals and word-of-mouth, with plans to enhance cross-selling opportunities [78][79]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Non-GAAP diluted EPS for Q3 was $0.90, exceeding the outlook range of $0.70 to $0.75, marking the third consecutive earnings beat this year [5][20] - Consolidated revenue for Q3 was $595.1 million, reflecting a slight decline from $606.1 million in the same period last year [23][28] - Consolidated adjusted EBITDA was $67 million, or 11.3% of revenue, compared to $63.5 million, or 10.5% of revenue in Q3 of 2024 [23][24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Progressive Leasing GMV for Q3 was $410.9 million, representing a year-over-year decline of 10%, but underlying performance showed mid-single-digit growth when adjusting for the Big Lots bankruptcy and tightening of lease approvals [20][21] - Revenue for Progressive Leasing was down approximately 4.5% at $556.6 million compared to $582.6 million in the prior year, impacted by GMV headwinds [21][22] - Write-offs for Progressive Leasing were at 7.4%, showing improvement both sequentially and year-over-year, reflecting effective risk management [21][22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - E-commerce GMV accounted for 23% of total Progressive Leasing GMV in Q3 2025, up from 20.9% in Q2 and 16.6% in Q3 2024, indicating growth in online channels [11] - Four Technologies delivered triple-digit revenue growth for the eighth consecutive quarter, with over 80% of GMV coming from active subscribers [15][16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on improving capital efficiency and profitability through the sale of the VIVE Financial Credit Card Receivables Portfolio, which is expected to enhance overall profitability and allow for better capital allocation [9][10] - Strategic pillars include growing direct-to-consumer performance, enhancing technology for customer experience, and expanding the multi-product ecosystem [11][14][15] - The company aims to deepen engagement with existing retail partners and expand its footprint across national and regional segments [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted persistent consumer challenges due to inflation and financial stress among lower-income households, impacting discretionary spending [6][17] - The outlook for Q4 anticipates continued headwinds from the Big Lots bankruptcy and a soft demand environment, with expectations for improvement in 2026 as macro conditions stabilize [34][45] - The company remains committed to disciplined capital allocation, focusing on growth initiatives, strategic M&A, and returning excess capital to shareholders [26][53] Other Important Information - The company ended Q3 with $292.6 million in cash and $600 million of gross debt, resulting in a net leverage ratio of 1.1 times [26][27] - The sale of the VIVE portfolio is expected to provide approximately $150 million in proceeds, enhancing liquidity and financial flexibility [26][27] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on consumer pulse amid economic pressures - Management acknowledged elevated delinquencies but noted improved write-offs due to prior tightening actions, indicating a cautious but stable portfolio [31][32] Question: GMV outlook for the rest of the year - Management indicated that Q3 was a tough comp and expected similar headwinds into Q4, with hopes for improvement in 2026 [34][35] Question: Capital allocation strategy post-VIVE sale - Management emphasized a focus on growth initiatives and strategic M&A, with share repurchases considered only after these priorities [52][53] Question: Insights on Four Technologies and customer acquisition - Management highlighted strong organic growth driven by referrals and word-of-mouth, with plans to enhance cross-selling opportunities between Four Technologies and leasing [64][75]

Q3 2025 Financial Performance - Consolidated revenues reached $595.1 million[5], a decrease of 1.8% year-over-year, primarily due to a smaller lease portfolio, but this was partially offset by growth in Four Technologies[11, 12, 17] - Net earnings amounted to $33.1 million[5, 17] - Adjusted EBITDA stood at $67.0 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 11.3% of PROG Holdings consolidated revenues[5, 11, 17] - Diluted EPS was $0.82, while Non-GAAP Diluted EPS reached $0.90, a 16.9% increase year-over-year[5, 11, 17] Progressive Leasing Segment - Progressive Leasing GMV totaled $410.9 million, a 10.0% decrease year-over-year due to a large national partner's bankruptcy and tighter decisioning[5, 14, 15, 18] - Progressive Leasing revenue was $556.6 million, a 4.5% decrease year-over-year[14, 15, 18] - Write-offs as a percentage of Progressive Leasing revenue were 7.4%, showing sequential and year-over-year improvement[14, 15, 18] - Progressive Leasing adjusted EBITDA was $64.5 million, representing 11.6% of Progressive Leasing revenues[18] Four Technologies - Four Technologies experienced GMV growth of 162.8% and achieved its third consecutive quarter of positive Adjusted EBITDA[5] 2025 Outlook - The company revised its full-year 2025 revenue outlook to $2.41 billion - $2.435 billion[21] - The company revised its full-year 2025 adjusted EBITDA outlook to $258 million - $265 million[21]

Q1 2025 Financial Performance - Consolidated revenues reached $684.1 million[5], a 6.6% increase year-over-year[12, 17] - Net earnings totaled $34.7 million[5], with a diluted EPS of $0.83[5] - Adjusted EBITDA amounted to $70.3 million[5], representing 10.3% of consolidated revenues[11] - Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.90[5], relatively flat year-over-year[12] Segment Results - Progressive Leasing's GMV was $402.0 million[5], a 4.0% decrease year-over-year[15, 20] - Progressive Leasing's revenue increased 5.0% year-over-year to $651.6 million[15, 20] - Progressive Leasing's write-offs as a percentage of revenue was 7.4%, within the targeted annual range of 6-8%[14, 15] - Four Technologies experienced GMV growth of 145.7% and achieved quarterly positive Adjusted EBITDA[5] 2025 Outlook - The company revised its full-year 2025 revenue outlook to $2.425 billion - $2.5 billion[21] - The company projects Q2 2025 revenues between $575 million and $595 million[24]