| Metric | Value ($ M) | Q2 FY26 | Q3 FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 178.78 | 6.4% | 8.0% |
| Total Income | 178.78 | 6.4% | 8.0% |
| Expenditure | 158.94 | 0.9% | 8.5% |
| PBT | 19.84 | 87.9% | 4.6% |
| Net Profit | 15.11 | 85.4% | 5.2% |
| OPM | — | ||
| NPM | 8.45% | 3.60pp | 0.22pp |
| EPS | 1.68 | 84.6% | 9.8% |
Regional Management Corp. Announces Third Quarter 2026 Results
29 Oct 2026 · 29 Oct, 2:02 am
Summary
Regional Management Corp. announced its third quarter 2026 results, reporting a record total revenue of $178.8 million, an 8.0% increase year-over-year, driven by portfolio growth and bank partnership fee income. Net income rose 5.3% to $15.1 million, with diluted earnings per share up 13.4% to $1.61. The company highlighted steady execution, with the portfolio growing in line with expectations and disciplined expense management contributing to an improved operating expense ratio. Management expressed confidence in the bank partnership program's ability to support future growth and higher returns.
Key Highlights
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Regional Management Corp. reported record total revenue of $178.8 million for the third quarter of 2026, an increase of 8.0% year-over-year.
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Net income for the third quarter of 2026 was $15.1 million, a 5.3% increase year-over-year, with diluted earnings per share of $1.61, up 13.4% year-over-year.
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Year-to-date net income and diluted earnings per share increased 10.0% and 15.2% year-over-year, respectively.
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The net credit loss rate for the third quarter of 2026 was 10.9%, a seasonal improvement of 130 basis points sequentially, though up 70 basis points from the prior-year period.
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The operating expense ratio improved 20 basis points year-over-year to 12.6%, despite approximately 40 basis points of upfront origination costs associated with bank partnership loans.
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Net finance receivables as of September 30, 2026, were $2.2 billion, an increase of 7.6% from the prior-year period.
Management Comments
Lakhbir S. Lamba
Our third quarter results reflect steady execution against the priorities we outlined in July. We grew the portfolio in line with our expectations, generated record revenue supported by fee income from our bank partnership, and earned net income of $15.1 million, or $1.61 per diluted share, while maintaining disciplined expense management. Our net credit loss rate for the third quarter of 2026 was 10.9%, a seasonal improvement of 130 basis points sequentially and up 70 basis points from the prior-year period. We have identified the drivers of the year-over-year increase and have actions in place against each. We tightened underwriting in the segments that underperformed and began implementing enhanced fraud controls across all channels. In the fourth quarter, we will also complete the rollout of our new proprietary origination scorecard, and Liz Canini will join us in early November as Chief Credit Risk Officer to lead our credit organization. Our bank partnership is becoming central to how we compete. Since we last reported, we have extended the program to three additional states, and we continue to expand it across our footprint. The partnership allows us to further refine our pricing strategy to support growth, credit performance, and attractive risk-adjusted returns over time. Together with disciplined underwriting and our investments in talent, technology, and data, it positions Regional for more consistent growth and higher returns, including strong growth on our bottom line in 2027.
Elizabeth Canini
Regional has built a strong franchise serving customers who rely on accessible, easy-to-understand financial solutions. I look forward to working with Lakhbir and the Regional team to further strengthen our credit capabilities and support responsible growth.
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