Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net income of $180 million or $0.48 per diluted share, down from $2.02 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2021 [99] - Interest income was $1.1 billion, flat compared to the prior year quarter, while yield in the fourth quarter was 22.3%, down 100 basis points year-over-year [100] - Capital generation was strong at $233 million in the fourth quarter and $1.70 billion for the full year [52] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Managed receivables reached $20.8 billion, up $1.1 billion or 6% from a year ago [52] - Originations were $3.5 billion in the fourth quarter, down from $3.8 billion in the same quarter of 2021 due to tighter underwriting [103] - The credit card business had approximately 135,000 card customers and $107 million of card receivables, with expectations to grow to between $400 million and $500 million by the end of 2023 [49][55] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company expects managed receivables to grow in the low to mid-single digits, assuming a stable credit box and continued growth in distribution channels and credit cards [82] - The delinquency level for 30 to 89 days was 3.07% in the fourth quarter, up from 2.81% in the third quarter [73] - Net charge-offs were reported at 6.9% for the quarter, with full-year net charge-offs at the low end of guidance at 6.1% [74] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to grow its balance sheet in 2023, focusing on higher credit quality customers and expanding its credit card and new distribution channels [47] - A conservative credit box is maintained, with a focus on profitable growth even in a deteriorating macroeconomic environment [36][42] - The company is committed to returning capital to shareholders, announcing a dividend increase of more than 5% to $1 per share [50] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that inflation is impacting consumers, particularly those at the lower end of the credit spectrum, but strong employment numbers are encouraging [63] - The company has seen stabilization in credit performance over the last two quarters, with new originations performing as expected [84] - Management remains cautious about the economic environment, incorporating potential stress into their underwriting criteria [117] Other Important Information - The company generated almost $1.1 billion of capital in 2022, demonstrating the strength of its business model [43] - The company has a strong balance sheet with a long liquidity runway, allowing it to book good business even in challenging market conditions [114] - The company was included in MorningStar's Sustainalytics Top Rated ESG Companies List for 2023, ranking in the top 10% of rated companies in the Diversified Financials Industry category [62] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of inflation on customer base - Management acknowledged that inflation is affecting consumers, particularly non-prime customers, but noted that they are monitoring the situation closely [42][144] Question: Credit card proposal impact - Management stated that they are not overly concerned about the CFPB proposal on late fees affecting their new credit card product, as they have flexibility in pricing [130] Question: Future growth and economic conditions - Management indicated that if the economic environment stabilizes, they could open up their credit box for growth beyond current guidance [87]
OneMain (OMF) - 2022 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript