Happen reports record third-quarter profit and raises 2026 EPS guidance

Happen reported third-quarter 2026 results for the period ended September 30, with pre-tax income of $76.8 million, diluted EPS up 35% to $0.50, and originations up 26% to $3.3 billion. The company raised full-year 2026 diluted EPS guidance to $1.87-$1.92 and reported 15.0% ROE and 15.8% ROTCE. Happen also said total assets reached $13.3 billion, up 20% year-over-year.

The higher full-year EPS range gives investors updated company earnings guidance, while the reported originations growth indicates stronger lending volume. The company expects fourth-quarter originations of $3.1B-$3.2B,.

  • 1Happen reported third-quarter pre-tax income of $76.8 million, ROE of 15.0%, and ROTCE of 15.8%.
  • 2Third-quarter originations rose 26% year-over-year to $3.3 billion, while diluted EPS increased 35% year-over-year to $0.50.
  • 3Happen raised its full-year 2026 diluted EPS guidance to $1.87-$1.92.
  • 4Total assets were $13.3 billion, up 20% year-over-year.
  • 5The company expects fourth-quarter originations of $3.1B-$3.2B.
  • is the only material reporting the $3.1B-$3.2B fourth-quarter originations expectation.
  • report different same-day Happen share gains of 9.8% and 12%, respectively.

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