Needham Reiterates Upstart Buy Rating as Loan Volumes Surge 44%

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1Needham reiterated a Buy rating and $42 price target on Upstart after September loan origination volumes grew 44.2% year-over-year to $1.378 billion.

Needham reiterated a Buy rating and a $42 price target on Upstart. Investing.com reported that the decision followed a 44.2% year-over-year surge in September loan origination volumes, which reached $1.378 billion and exceeded market estimates for the second consecutive month.

UPST closed at $24.35 on October 5, 2026, with the stock trading between a low of $22.72 and a high of $24.45 during that session. The expansion in loan volumes has eased investor concerns regarding consumer health, positioning the fintech firm for a potential beat of third-quarter consensus estimates.