Upstart: Downward Spiral
Upstart reported another weak quarter in Q4 2022, and in particular guided to collapsing loan origination demand in Q1 2023. The fintech doesn't appear any closer to solving the committed capital issues, though this could provide a stock boost on the next up cycle. Upstart Holdings stock is expensive compared to fintech lending peers despite reporting large losses. This idea was discussed in more depth with members of my private investing community, Out Fox The Street. Learn More » Just a couple of weeks back, Upstart Holdings, Inc. ( NASDAQ: UPST ) announced plans to lay off ~20% of their workforce in a sign of how weak 2023 had started off. The fintech continues to operate a flawed AI-driven lending platform very susceptible to cyclical lending practices. My investment thesis remains Bearish on UPST stock despite Upstart trading near the lows, though the stock could become a good trading vehicle as the Fed moves to pause ra...