Core Insights - Opendoor Technologies went public via SPAC merger in December 2020, aiming to leverage technology to streamline home buying and selling processes [2] - The company initially thrived during the pandemic housing boom but faced significant challenges due to its reliance on borrowed money to purchase inventory, leading to substantial losses when interest rates rose in 2022 [3] - In October 2025, the new CEO Kaz Nejatian shifted the company's strategy from pure iBuying to focusing on software and AI tools for real estate transactions, resulting in a 33.5% year-over-year revenue decline in Q3 2025 [4] Financial Performance - Opendoor reported Q3 2025 revenue of $915 million, down 33.5% year-over-year, with a net loss of $90 million for that quarter [4] - The company has incurred over $1 billion in annual losses since 2022 due to holding depreciating inventory after rate hikes [7] - An initial investment of $1,000 at an estimated entry price of ~$6.50 would currently be valued at ~$1,085, reflecting a total return of +8.5%, while the S&P 500 returned +25% during the same period [8] Stock Performance - Early investors who bought at the IPO have experienced nearly a 30% loss, while the S&P 500 has nearly doubled [9] - The stock reached a 52-week high of $10.87 before plummeting to $0.51, representing a 95% drawdown [9] - An initial investment of $1,000 at the IPO price of ~$10.00 would now be valued at ~$705, resulting in a total return of -29.5% and an annualized return of -6.7% [10]