
LendingClub (LC) Stock Forecast & Price Target
LendingClub (LC) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
The personal loan market has experienced substantial growth at an approximate 14% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past 15 years, contributing to LendingClub's goals for increased loan origination volumes, projected to rise by 32% year-over-year in 2025. As the company benefits from structural innovations such as StructuredCertificates, it is expected to enhance marketplace volume and interest income without significant capital risks, supporting an estimated earnings per share growth of 54% in 2026 and continuing robust growth in subsequent years. Additionally, the company's strategic positioning in the credit card debt consolidation segment, alongside its ability to capitalize on tightening credit standards, indicates a strong potential for increasing market share and profitability.
Bears say
LendingClub's stock outlook is negatively impacted by persistent constraints in marketplace lending, with expectations for earnings per share (EPS) to underperform as origination volumes remain significantly decreased compared to two years ago. The company's 2026 EPS guidance of $1.65-$1.80 falls short of the medium-term return on tangible common equity (ROTCE) target of 18-20%, raising concerns about its financial performance. Additionally, the forecasted annual losses of 4.5-5.0% highlight the need for higher reserve rates, reflecting ongoing challenges in credit quality despite management's assertion that credit losses have peaked following previous tightening measures.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of LendingClub and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
LendingClub (LC) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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