Digital financial services company SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q3 2026, with revenue up 45.9% year on year to $1.39 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $6.4 billion at the midpoint came in 31.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.18 per share was 7.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

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“We had exceptional Q3 results against the backdrop of any environment, but they are even more remarkable given how 2026 has unfolded,” said Anthony Noto, CEO of SoFi. “Our focus is simple. We are adding more members, who are using more products, and generating more revenue per product to create the most value for our shareholders over the long run. In less than a decade, we have transformed SoFi from a single-product company into an everything financial app with eight different businesses each generating over $100 million in annualized revenue. Our conviction in the opportunity ahead has never been greater.”

Revenue growth

A company’s long-term performance is an indicator of its overall quality. Any business can put up a good quarter or two, but the best consistently grow over the long haul. SoFi’s 38.7% annualized revenue growth over the last five years was strong. Its growth surpassed the average financials company and shows its offerings resonate with customers.

Long-term growth matters most, but within financials, a half-decade historical view may miss recent interest rate changes, market returns and industry trends. SoFi’s annualized revenue growth of 38.1% over the last two years aligns with its five-year trend, suggesting demand remained predictably strong.

This quarter, SoFi reported year-on-year revenue growth of 45.9%, and its $1.39 billion of revenue beat Wall Street’s consensus estimates by 9.6%.

Volume

Transaction volume and loan originations represent the core activity metrics that drive revenue growth across the financial services landscape. This overall volume serves as the primary engine of a firm’s top-line performance.

SoFi’s volumes have grown at an annual rate of 37.3% over the last five years, much faster than the broader financials industry but slower than its total revenue. Over the last two years, volume growth accelerated to 63.4% annually. Its recent performance could signal a better outlook.

SoFi’s volumes totaled $16.9 billion this quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates by 17.4%. That was 70.3% higher than the same quarter last year.

Key takeaways from SoFi’s Q3 results

SoFi delivered a solid quarter, with revenue beating analysts’ consensus estimates by a wide margin and full-year revenue guidance also topping Wall Street’s consensus. Those were key positives in the report. Shares surged 8.5% to $15.70 immediately after the release.

SoFi reported solid earnings, but one quarter doesn’t necessarily make the stock a buy. The latest quarter is only one part of assessing longer-term business quality. Quality, when combined with valuation, can help determine if the stock is a buy. For more on SoFi, read our full research report here (it’s free).