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Q1 fintech earnings: stocks in the red, but growth prospects abound
The first-quarter earnings season brought mixed results at some of the country's largest fintech players – income was generally below what market analysts had predicted, but management continued with their growth strategies nonetheless.
On the public market, investors are yet to be convinced that fintech stocks will be able to deliver – since the beginning of this quarter, shares have been down more than 20% at some of the biggest players in the space.
Shares at rivals PayPal and Block are well in the red quarter-to-date, as each missed earnings estimates by about 10%.
Here are the main takeaways from this earnings season at four major fintech companies – Block, PayPal, Robinhood and LendingClub.
Just look at the charts
1. Horizontal differentiation strategies to secure long-term growth
Source: Mouro Capital
2. Startups shifting the B2B payments landscape
Source: CB Insights
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Revolut’s head of crypto quits the firm
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