Core Viewpoint - Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) reported a first-quarter 2025 earnings per share of $8.66, which was below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $10.31, despite a year-over-year increase of 70.5% in earnings [1] Financial Performance - Adjusted net income for the quarter was $114.8 million or $9.35 per share, slightly down from $117.4 million or $9.28 per share in the same quarter last year [2] - Total GAAP revenues reached $571.1 million, reflecting a 12.4% year-over-year increase and surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $566.6 million [3] - Provision for credit losses decreased by 13% to $161.9 million, while operating expenses rose by 7.5% to $135.5 million [3] Asset and Equity Position - As of March 31, 2025, total assets were $9.26 billion, up from $8.85 billion at the end of December 2024, while total shareholders' equity decreased to $1.71 billion from $1.75 billion [4] Share Repurchase Activity - During the reported quarter, Credit Acceptance repurchased approximately 0.32 million shares [5] Market Outlook - The company faces challenges from rising expenses and weak asset quality, but is positioned for revenue growth due to increasing demand for consumer loans [6]

分组1 - Credit Acceptance (CACC) reported quarterly earnings of $8.66 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $10.31 per share, but showing an increase from $5.08 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of -16% [1] - The company posted revenues of $571.1 million for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.79% and increasing from $508 million year-over-year [2] - Credit Acceptance has surpassed consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters, indicating a strong performance in revenue generation [2] 分组2 - The stock has added about 4.2% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's decline of -5.5%, suggesting relative outperformance [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $9.70 on revenues of $580.4 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $39.42 on revenues of $2.32 billion [7] - The Financial - Consumer Loans industry, to which Credit Acceptance belongs, is currently in the top 22% of Zacks industries, indicating a favorable industry outlook [8]

Credit Acceptance (CACC) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 30, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Jay Martin - Chief Financial OfficerKenneth Booth - CEO, President & DirectorJay Brinkley - Senior Vice President & TreasurerJohn Rowan - Managing DirectorDouglas Busk - Chief Treasury OfficerJordan Hymowitz - Portfolio Manager Conference Call Participants Moshe Orenbuch - Managing Director & Senior AnalystRobert Wildhack - Equity Research Analyst - Director Operator Good day, everyone, and welcome to the Credit A ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a decline in forecasted net cash flows by 0.2% or $21 million, marking the smallest decline in the last eight quarters [4] - The loan portfolio reached a record high of $9.1 billion on an adjusted basis, up 10% from Q1 last year, despite a decline in unit dollar volume growth [4] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company financed over 100,000 contracts during the quarter and collected $1.4 billion overall [8] - The dealer holdback and accelerated dealer holdback paid to dealers amounted to $68 million [8] - The market share in the core segment of used vehicles financed by subprime consumers was 5.2% for the first two months of the year, down from 6% for the same period in 2024 [5][38] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced a decline in unit volume likely due to a scorecard change in Q3 2024, which resulted in lower advance rates and increased competition [5][39] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to maximize intrinsic value and positively impact its five key constituents: dealers, consumers, team members, investors, and communities [5] - Continued investment in technology and modernization of key technology architecture is a focus area for the company [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the challenges in forecasting due to volatility in the broader market, including inflation and potential impacts from tariffs [23][25] - The company maintains a conservative cash position to navigate the current volatile capital market environment [30] Other Important Information - The company was named a top workplace USA award winner for the fifth consecutive year, ranking number two among companies of its size [9] - Legal fees related to the CFPB lawsuit were not disclosed, but management expressed satisfaction with the lawsuit's withdrawal [42] Q&A Session Summary Question: Discussion on forecast changes and GAAP provision - Management explained the $76 million provision for forecast changes was due to decreased present value of future cash flows and slower cash flow timing [13][17] Question: Volatility in forecasting collections - Management indicated that predicting global performance is challenging and highlighted inflation as a potential factor affecting forecasts [23][25] Question: Increase in cash position - Management stated the increase in cash is a conservative stance due to uncertainties in the capital markets [30] Question: Acceleration of dealer holdback - Management clarified that accelerating dealer holdback incentivizes dealer behavior at origination [35] Question: Legal fees related to CFPB lawsuit - Management refrained from commenting on specific legal costs but expressed satisfaction with the lawsuit's withdrawal [42]

Financial Performance - For the three months ended March 31, 2025, consolidated net income was $106.3 million, or $8.66 per diluted share, representing a 65.5% increase from $64.3 million, or $5.08 per diluted share, in the same period of 2024 [170]. - Total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $571.1 million, an increase of $63.1 million or 12.4% compared to $508.0 million in 2024 [204]. - Net income for the same period was $106.3 million, representing a 65.3% increase from $64.3 million in 2024 [204]. - Interest expense rose to $114.7 million, a 24.0% increase from $92.5 million in 2024, primarily due to an increase in the average outstanding debt balance [212]. - Total provision for credit losses decreased by $24.1 million or 13.0%, from $186.0 million in 2024 to $161.9 million in 2025 [207]. - The effective income tax rate decreased to 25.0% from 25.6% in the prior year, mainly due to a reduction in the impact of state and local income taxes [213]. Loan Portfolio - The average balance of the Loan portfolio increased by 11.0% year-over-year to $7.9 billion, marking the largest balance ever recorded [170]. - The average net Loans receivable balance increased to $7,882.4 million, up by $781.1 million or 11.0% from $7,101.3 million in 2024 [205]. - The average yield on the Loan portfolio increased to 26.7% from 26.4% in 2024, reflecting a 0.3% improvement [205]. - The forecasted net cash flows from the Loan portfolio decreased by $20.9 million, or 0.2%, for the three months ended March 31, 2025 [175]. Consumer Loans - Consumer Loan assignment unit and dollar volumes declined by 10.1% and 15.5%, respectively, compared to the first quarter of 2024 [170]. - Consumer Loan unit volume decreased by 10.1% to 100,278 in Q1 2025 compared to 111,488 in Q1 2024 [196]. - Dollar volume of Consumer Loans declined by 15.5% in Q1 2025, reflecting a decrease in average advance paid and average size of loans assigned [194]. - The percentage of Consumer Loans assigned as Dealer Loans was 77.0% and as Purchased Loans was 23.0% as of March 31, 2025 [198]. - The spread between the forecasted collection rate and the advance rate for Consumer Loans assigned over the last 10 years ranges from 12.6% to 24.0% [182]. Dealer Operations - The company enrolled 1,617 new Dealers, bringing the total to 10,789 active Dealers during the quarter [170]. - The number of active Dealers decreased by 0.1% to 10,789 in Q1 2025, with average volume per active Dealer declining by 9.7% [196]. - As of March 31, 2025, the forecasted collection percentage for Dealer Loans is 64.7%, while for Purchased Loans it is 70.5% [184]. - The spread for 2025 Dealer Loans is 21.9%, an increase from 21.1% in 2024, attributed to better Consumer Loan performance [189]. Financial Position and Liquidity - As of March 31, 2025, the company maintained over $2.2 billion in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, along with unused revolving lines of credit [170]. - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $528.8 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $343.7 million as of December 31, 2024 [217]. - The funded debt to equity ratio was 3.9 to 1 as of March 31, 2025, indicating the company's financial leverage [191]. - Scheduled principal debt maturities total $6,748.1 million as of March 31, 2025, with $1,090.4 million due in the remainder of 2025 [218]. Risks and Challenges - The company may face significant operational risks due to reliance on accurate forecasting of future collections, which could adversely affect results [223]. - Competition from traditional and non-traditional lenders poses a risk to the company's ability to compete successfully [223]. - Economic conditions and changes in the automobile or finance industries could negatively impact the company's financial position and liquidity [223]. - The company's substantial debt levels may hinder its ability to satisfy obligations and negatively impact financial condition [227]. - Interest rate fluctuations could adversely affect borrowing costs and overall profitability [227]. - A reduction in the company's credit rating could increase funding costs and restrict access to capital markets [227]. - The company relies on technology, and breaches in information security could lead to significant financial and reputational damage [227]. - Changes in tax laws and regulatory conditions could materially affect the company's results of operations [227]. - The concentration of dealers in several states may pose additional risks to the company's operations [223]. Shareholder Actions - The company repurchased approximately 329,000 shares, or 2.7% of the shares outstanding at the beginning of the quarter [170]. - The company was named a Top Workplaces USA award winner for the fifth consecutive year, ranking 2 among companies of its size [170].

Financial Performance - Consolidated net income for Q1 2025 was $106.3 million, or $8.66 per diluted share, compared to $151.9 million, or $12.26 per diluted share in Q4 2024[2]. - Adjusted net income for Q1 2025 was $114.8 million, or $9.35 per diluted share, down from $126.0 million, or $10.17 per diluted share in Q4 2024[2]. - GAAP net income for the three months ended March 31, 2025, rose by 65.3% to $106.3 million, driven by a 12.3% increase in finance charges[27]. - Adjusted net income for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $106.3 million, compared to $151.9 million for the previous quarter, reflecting a decrease of 30%[33]. - Adjusted net income for the same period was $114.8 million, down from $126.0 million in the prior quarter, a decline of 9.5%[37]. - Economic profit decreased by 31.3% to $35.3 million in Q1 2025, down from $51.4 million in Q1 2024[29]. - Economic profit for the quarter was $35.3 million, down from $51.3 million in the previous quarter, a decline of 31.1%[37]. - Basic net income per share rose to $8.79 in Q1 2025, compared to $5.15 in Q1 2024, representing an increase of 70.5%[62]. Revenue and Expenses - Adjusted revenue reached $571.1 million for the quarter, up from $565.9 million in the prior quarter, indicating a growth of 0.4%[33]. - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was $571.1 million, an increase of 12.4% compared to $508.0 million in Q1 2024[62]. - Finance charges increased to $526.7 million in Q1 2025 from $469.2 million in Q1 2024, reflecting a growth of 12.2%[62]. - Adjusted interest expense (after-tax) rose by 24.0% to $88.3 million in Q1 2025 from $71.2 million in Q1 2024[29]. - Interest expenses increased to $114.7 million in Q1 2025, up from $92.5 million in Q1 2024, marking a rise of 24.0%[62]. - Operating expenses grew by 7.5% year-over-year, impacting adjusted return on capital positively by 50 basis points[29]. Loan Portfolio and Credit Losses - The average balance of the loan portfolio increased by 11.0% year-over-year to $7.9 billion, the largest in company history[2]. - Consumer Loan assignment unit and dollar volumes declined by 10.1% and 15.5%, respectively, compared to Q1 2024[2]. - The provision for credit losses decreased by 13.0% ($24.1 million) due to a smaller decline in consumer loan performance and a decrease in new consumer loan assignments[27]. - Total provision for credit losses decreased to $161.9 million in Q1 2025 from $186.0 million in Q1 2024, a reduction of 12.9%[62]. - The GAAP provision for credit losses (after-tax) was $124.6 million, compared to $95.0 million in the previous quarter, indicating an increase of 31.6%[33]. Capital and Shareholder Equity - The average capital increased by 17.1% to $8,180.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $6,985.3 million in 2024[27]. - Adjusted average capital increased by 18.3% to $8,882.6 million from $7,507.8 million year-over-year[29]. - The adjusted average capital was $8,882.6 million, compared to $8,633.3 million in the prior quarter, showing an increase of 2.9%[33]. - Shareholders' equity decreased to $1,710.9 million from $1,749.6 million, showing a decline of 2.2%[64]. - Paid-in capital increased to $351.7 million from $335.1 million, indicating a growth of 4.0%[64]. Dealer and Consumer Loans - The company enrolled 1,617 new dealers, bringing the total to 10,789 active dealers during the quarter[2]. - The percentage of consumer loans assigned as dealer loans decreased to 77.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2025, from 78.2% in the previous year[25]. - Consumer loan assignment volumes are influenced by overall demand and available capital, with a focus on maximizing economic profit[21]. - The average volume per active dealer decreased by 9.7% to 9.3 units for the three months ended March 31, 2025[23]. Cash and Assets - As of March 31, 2025, the company maintained over $2.2 billion in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents[2]. - Total assets increased to $9,258.0 million as of March 31, 2025, up from $8,854.6 million on December 31, 2024, representing a growth of 4.5%[64]. - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $528.8 million, up from $343.7 million, marking a significant increase of 53.8%[64]. - Loans receivable, net rose to $7,978.2 million, compared to $7,850.3 million, indicating an increase of 1.6%[64]. Debt and Financing - The company redeemed $250.0 million of 2023 senior notes on March 15, 2020, using proceeds from the 2024 senior notes[44]. - The company plans to issue 9.250% senior notes due 2028 in December 2023 and 6.625% senior notes due 2030 in February 2025[49].

Financial Performance - Credit Acceptance Corporation reported consolidated net income of $106.3 million, or $8.66 per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $64.3 million, or $5.08 per diluted share, for the same period in 2024, representing a 65.3% increase [1][27] - Adjusted net income for the same period was $114.8 million, or $9.35 per diluted share, slightly down from $117.4 million, or $9.28 per diluted share, in the prior year [1][29] - The average balance of the loan portfolio increased by 11.0% to $7.9 billion, the highest ever recorded [5] Consumer Loan Metrics - The forecasted collection rates for Consumer Loans assigned in 2020 improved, while those for loans assigned in 2022, 2024, and 2025 declined [4] - The overall forecasted collection rates as of March 31, 2025, showed a modest decline, impacting forecasted net cash flows from the loan portfolio by $20.9 million, or 0.2% [5][4] - Consumer Loan assignment unit and dollar volumes decreased by 10.1% and 15.5%, respectively, compared to the first quarter of 2024 [5][21] Dealer Activity - The company enrolled 1,617 new dealers, bringing the total to 10,789 active dealers during the quarter [5] - The average volume per active dealer decreased by 9.7%, indicating a decline in dealer activity [22] Economic Profit and Capital - Economic profit decreased by 31.3% year-over-year, primarily due to a decrease in adjusted return on capital and an increase in the cost of capital [29] - Adjusted average capital rose by 18.3% compared to the same period in 2024, reflecting the company's investment in growth [29] Shareholder Returns - The company repurchased approximately 329,000 shares, or 2.7% of the shares outstanding at the beginning of the quarter [5] - The diluted weighted average shares outstanding decreased by 2.9% from the previous year [29]

Core Viewpoint - The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed an unopposed motion to withdraw from a lawsuit against Credit Acceptance Corporation, which may limit the case to New York consumers only [1][2]. Group 1: Legal Developments - The CFPB's withdrawal from the lawsuit initiated with the New York State Attorney General is seen as a significant step for Credit Acceptance, potentially preventing the case from imposing broad regulatory changes [1][2]. - Credit Acceptance's motion to dismiss the case remains pending, and if granted, the lawsuit would only involve the New York Attorney General as the remaining plaintiff [1]. Group 2: Company Operations and Impact - Credit Acceptance provides financing solutions that enable consumers with non-prime credit to purchase vehicles, which is essential for their mobility and access to work, healthcare, and other necessities [2][4]. - The company has facilitated vehicle ownership for over five million people through its dealer network, emphasizing its commitment to compliance and integrity in operations [3][5]. Group 3: Industry Context - The lawsuit is viewed as an attempt to create new legal precedents that could negatively impact companies providing financing to consumers with limited credit options, which could harm many Americans [2]. - The financing programs offered by Credit Acceptance are crucial for consumers who might otherwise be unable to purchase reliable vehicles, thereby improving their credit scores and financial situations [5].

Group 1 - Credit Acceptance Corporation is set to release its first quarter 2025 earnings on April 30, 2025, after market close [1] - A conference call and webcast will be held on April 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the earnings [2] - The webcast can be accessed live through the "Investor Relations" section of the company's website, with a replay and transcript available afterward [3] Group 2 - Credit Acceptance Corporation provides innovative financing solutions that enable automobile dealers to sell vehicles to consumers with varying credit histories [4] - The company's financing programs help consumers who might otherwise be unable to purchase vehicles, thereby improving their credit scores and access to traditional financing [5]

Core Insights - Credit Acceptance Corporation has been recognized as a 2025 Spring Culture Excellence Top Workplaces award winner in five categories: Work-Life Flexibility, Leadership, Innovation, Purpose & Values, and Compensation & Benefits [1] - The company emphasizes a remote-first approach and meaningful leadership development, with 93% of team members agreeing that it is a great place to work [2] - This recognition follows other accolades, including ranking 2 on the 2025 Top Workplaces USA list and 34 on the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list [3] Company Overview - Credit Acceptance provides innovative financing solutions that enable automobile dealers to sell vehicles to consumers regardless of their credit history [5] - The financing programs help consumers improve their credit scores, allowing them to transition to more traditional sources of financing [6] - The company is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol CACC [6] Awards and Recognition - The Top Workplaces Awards are based on a survey by Energage, measuring 15 Culture Drivers that predict high performance against industry benchmarks [4] - Recent recognitions include being named in Fortune's Best Workplaces for Women™, Best Workplace for Financial Services and Insurance™, and Best Workplace for Millennials™ [3]