PRL EPS was 45c, matching estimates; revenue of $142.9M missed estimates of $144.1M. The dividend was raised 8%. Growth was still good: sales were up 34%. EBITDA rose 16% to $35.2M. Adjusted net income rose 22% (EPS +20%). Loans rose 33%. Originations were at a record. Provisions for loan losses decreased, and were the lowest for PRL as a public company. Annualized revenue yield though declined slightly as the loan portfolio aged and a larger proportion of loans from returning customers (who get better rates). This answer is before the conference call, but, while not a blow out quarter, investors should stay comfortable with these results. We would be OK adding on a dip, but keeping sector risk and the small size of the company in mind when sizing positions. We still like it.
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