SoFi Posts 76% Non-Lending Growth and 25% Lending Uptick, Commonwealth Equity Reduces Stake

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In Q3 2025, SoFi’s non-lending financial services segment surged 76% year-over-year while lending revenue climbed 25%, boosting total revenue to $949.6 million and EPS to $0.11, ahead of analyst estimates. Meanwhile, Commonwealth Equity sold 64,278 shares, reducing its SoFi stake by 11.9% during the quarter.

1. Robust Segment Growth Drives Revenue Momentum

SoFi Technologies reported a 25% year-over-year increase in lending revenue and a 76% jump in financial services (non-lending) revenue in the third quarter of 2025. The company’s lending segment continues to benefit from strong consumer demand for low-cost personal and student loans, while its fee-based products—spanning cash management, credit cards and investing—account for the fastest growth. A third segment, SoFi’s B2B tech platform, delivered 12% sales growth, underscoring rising enterprise adoption of its embedded financial infrastructure.

2. New Blockchain Offerings and Smart Card Expand Ecosystem

SoFi has rolled out several blockchain-based services, including in-app crypto trading and a fully reserved stablecoin designed for institutional liquidity management. The upcoming SoFi Smart Card consolidates deposit, loan repayment and rewards in a single credit-card package, available exclusively to Plus members at a $10 monthly subscription. These innovations aim to deepen engagement, boost non-interest revenue and reduce customer acquisition costs by integrating banking, lending and trading within one digital interface.

3. Institutional and Insider Activity Reflects Mixed Sentiment

Commonwealth Equity Services trimmed its stake in SoFi by 11.9%, selling 64,278 shares in Q3 2025, reducing its holdings to 477,880 shares. Meanwhile, SJS Investment Consulting more than doubled its position to 1,119 shares, and Grove Bank & Trust increased its stake by 151%, signaling selective confidence among smaller asset managers. Insiders have sold 167,813 shares over the past 90 days, representing approximately 2.6% of outstanding shares, as executives rebalance their positions following strong recent performance.

4. Earnings Beat and Analyst Ratings Highlight Valuation Debate

In Q3, SoFi delivered adjusted EPS of $0.11, surpassing consensus estimates by $0.02, on revenue of $950 million, 37.7% higher than the prior year. Return on equity stood at 5.1% with a net margin near 19.3%. Analysts remain divided: one firm maintains a strong buy view, six rate the stock as buy, thirteen as hold and three as sell. The average sell-side earnings forecast for full-year 2025 is $0.26 per share, implying mid-teens EPS growth for 2026 driven by potential interest rate cuts and further non-lending expansion.

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