Economy July 29, 2026 07:07 AM

SoFi Raises 2026 Revenue Outlook After Record Member and Loan Growth

Fintech posts stronger-than-expected Q2 results as loan originations and net interest income climb; company affirms organic growth focus

By Derek Hwang
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SoFi updated its full-year revenue target for 2026 after reporting a robust second quarter marked by record member additions and loan originations. Revenue and net interest income accelerated sharply year-over-year, while management highlighted resilient consumer credit performance amid a challenging macro backdrop.

SoFi Raises 2026 Revenue Outlook After Record Member and Loan Growth
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Key Points

  • SoFi raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to a range of $4.75 billion to $4.85 billion, above LSEG analyst expectations of $4.7 billion.
  • Record Q2 totals: loan originations of $14.8 billion and member growth up 35% to 15.8 million; adjusted revenue rose 40% to $1.2 billion and net interest income grew 52% to $788.2 million.
  • Management stresses organic growth as the priority while remaining open to acquisitions that make strategic sense - sectors impacted include consumer finance, banking, and digital payments.

SoFi lifted its revenue projection for 2026 after delivering a second-quarter performance that exceeded market expectations, driven by unusually strong member recruitment and loan originations.

The company reported record quarterly metrics for both customers and new lending activity, prompting management to raise its full-year revenue range to $4.75 billion to $4.85 billion, above analysts' consensus of $4.7 billion according to LSEG estimates.


Quarterly performance and key metrics

For the quarter ended June 30, SoFi said total loan originations reached a record $14.8 billion. Member headcount grew 35% year-over-year to a record 15.8 million, reflecting continued customer traction across its digital platform.

Adjusted revenue for the quarter rose 40% to a record $1.2 billion, topping the $1.12 billion analysts had expected. Net interest income increased 52% from a year earlier to $788.2 million, underpinning the company’s stronger top-line performance. On an adjusted basis, earnings per share were 12 cents, a 50% increase from the prior year and slightly above the 11 cents consensus.


Management view and strategy

Chief executive Anthony Noto told Reuters that SoFi’s members have been resilient in the current environment, noting that spending and demand remain strong and that credit performance continues to meet or exceed expectations. Noto emphasized that organic growth is the company’s primary focus, while also saying SoFi will evaluate acquisition opportunities when they clearly make sense.

Noto highlighted the company’s ability to generate durable net interest income from loans retained on the balance sheet while also scaling capital-light, fee-based businesses. He said the mix of those approaches provides confidence in SoFi’s earnings durability.


Broader context

SoFi’s results come amid an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop characterized by elevated interest rates and high living costs. Despite those conditions, the firm said credit quality has remained stable due to resilient borrowers, allowing lenders to expand loan portfolios and interest income. The company’s combination of a broader product set and a digital-first approach has helped it compete with traditional banks for customers.

Risks

  • Uncertain macroeconomic environment - elevated interest rates and high living costs could pressure consumer behavior and financial services demand, affecting lenders and fintech firms.
  • Credit quality sensitivity - although SoFi reports stable credit performance today, borrower resilience remains a condition for continued loan book growth and interest income expansion in consumer lending.
  • Execution risk on acquisition strategy - pursuing acquisitions introduces integration and execution uncertainties that could affect capital allocation and returns in the financial services sector.

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