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Atlanticus Holdings (ATLC) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)

10-Q filed May 7, 2026

Atlanticus Holdings (ATLC) reported revenue of $680M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +97% from a year earlier and -7% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 8.7%, net earnings $44.2M (6.5% of revenue).

Revenue$680M
Year over year+97%
Quarter over quarter-7%
Operating margin8.7%
Net earnings$44.2M

Atlanticus Holdings, Q1 2026: revenue $680M (+97% year over year), operating margin 8.7%, net earnings $44.2M, operating cash flow $286M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.

Q1 2026AmountQ/QY/Y
Revenue$680M-7%+97%
Operating profit$58.8M+27%+44%
Net earnings$44.2M+26%+40%
Operating cash flow$286M+8%+118%

What changed

Revenue was $679.6M in Q1 2026, up 97% year over year and down 7% from the previous quarter.

Operating profit was $58.8M, a 8.7% margin (down 3.2 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q1 2025, 5% reached operating profit, below the 12% margin then. Total costs grew 104% against revenue growth of 97%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+114%). Net earnings were $44.2M, up 40% year over year. The effective tax rate was 24.3%.

Operating cash flow was $286.3M (up 118% year over year), 642% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $5.1M of depreciation and amortization and $1.4M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $235.3M.

Questions

What was Atlanticus Holdings' revenue in the first quarter 2026?

Atlanticus Holdings (ATLC) reported revenue of $680M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +97% from a year earlier and -7% from the quarter before.

Was Atlanticus Holdings profitable in the first quarter 2026?

Operating profit was $58.8M (8.7% of revenue) and net earnings $44.2M.

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Source: Atlanticus Holdings 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.