Shares of digital small business lender Live Oak Bancshares (NYSE:LOB) jumped 4.2% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong second-quarter 2025 financial results that surpassed analyst expectations for both revenue and earnings. The digital small business lender posted revenue of $143.7 million and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.51, which topped consensus estimates. This performance was driven by record loan production of $1.53 billion during the quarter. The bank's net income reached $23.4 million, with its EPS more than doubling from the first quarter. Furthermore, Live Oak's net interest income grew by 8.6%, and its net interest margin, a key indicator of bank profitability, improved. The company also reduced its provision for credit losses, signaling that concerns about loan defaults had moderated.
Digital small business lender Live Oak Bancshares (NYSE:LOB) reported Q2 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 14.6% year on year to $143.7 million. Its GAAP profit of $0.51 per share was 15% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Live Oak Bancshares reported Q2 2025 earnings with $143.75M revenue, beating estimates, but EPS of $0.51 slightly missed. Shares remained steady post-announcement.
WILMINGTON, N.C., July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: LOB) (“Live Oak” or “the Company”) today reported second quarter of 2025 net income attributable to the Company of $23.4 million, or $0.51 per diluted share.
Digital small business lender Live Oak Bancshares (NYSE:LOB) will be announcing earnings results this Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what you need to know.
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WILMINGTON, N.C., July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: LOB) today announced that it will report its second quarter 2025 financial results after U.S. financial markets close on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
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Digital small business lender Live Oak Bancshares (NYSE:LOB) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales rose 6.4% year on year to $126.1 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.26 per share was 28.5% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
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WILMINGTON, N.C., May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Oak Bancshares announced the appointment of Patrick T. McHenry to its board of directors effective May 21, 2025. McHenry has also been appointed to the board of directors of Live Oak Bank.
WILMINGTON, N.C., May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Oak Bank has announced a $600,000 grant to help licensed early child care providers connect with qualified substitute teachers to ensure both continuity of care and strong student-teacher ratios in the classroom.
WILMINGTON, N.C., April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: LOB) (“Live Oak” or “the Company”) today reported first quarter of 2025 net income attributable to the Company of $9.7 million, or $0.21 per diluted share.
WILMINGTON, N.C., April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: LOB) today announced that it will report its first quarter 2025 financial results after U.S. financial markets close on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Live Oak Bancshares' loan production grew robustly in the fourth quarter, but it delivered weaker-than-expected earnings as it boosted its provisions for credit losses.
WILMINGTON, N.C., Jan. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: LOB) (“Live Oak” or “the Company”) today reported fourth quarter of 2024 net income attributable to the Company of $9.9 million, or $0.22 per diluted share. Net income attributable to the Company for the year ended December 31, 2024, totaled $77.5 million, or $1.69 per diluted share.
