SoFi Stock Slides Despite Record Lending and Quarterly Earnings Beat

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SoFi Technologies (SOFI) shares faced significant selling pressure on the NASDAQ despite reporting its fastest revenue growth in three years. While Q1 revenue of $1.1 billion beat estimates, the stock was negatively impacted by data showing that expenses rose above analyst expectations. The CEO clarified that the decision not to raise full-year guidance was driven by the assumption that the Federal Reserve will not cut interest rates in 2024. Investor caution was further fueled by Q2 growth guidance of 30%, which fell short of the 31% market consensus. Analysts noted that the market prioritized rising costs and conservative forward-looking Guidance over record historical performance. This combination of factors led to a sharp recalibration of growth expectations as the company prepares for a prolonged high-interest-rate environment.

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