Atlanticus reports record Q3 earnings and sells auto‑finance unit and Mercury brand

Atlanticus Holdings posted third‑quarter 2026 net income of $93.0 million, a 310.4% year‑over‑year increase, and revenue of $775.9 million, up 60.1% YoY. The company sold its auto‑finance business for about $71 million and the Mercury word‑mark for $27.5 million in cash. Management said the proceeds will be redeployed into higher‑growth, higher‑return lines of business.

The company expects to use the $98.5 million sale proceeds to fund faster‑growing segments, which could boost future earnings. A lower net charge‑off ratio of 17.3% and strong cash of $736 million improve the balance‑sheet outlook for investors.

  • 1Net income attributable to common shareholders was $93.0 million, up 310.4% YoY.
  • 2Total operating revenue and other income increased 60.1% to $775.9 million.
  • 3The auto‑finance business was sold for $71 million.
  • 4The Mercury brand rights were sold for $27.5 million in cash.
  • 5Managed receivables grew 8.0% to $7.1 billion.
  • 6Purchase volume rose 48.5% to $1,770.7 million.

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