SoFi Technologies, Inc. - SOFI STOCK NEWS

SoFi Technologies, Inc. celebrates the first anniversary of its Checking and Savings accounts, which have paid over $50 million in interest to members since launch. The accounts offer a competitive 3.75% APY for direct deposit members, significantly higher than the national savings average. As of the end of 2022, SoFi Bank reported $7.3 billion in deposits, a 46% increase in Q4. Over 2.1 million members utilize SoFi Money, and features like Vaults and Roundups have been popular. SoFi has also enhanced its offerings with benefits like early paycheck access and a premium membership program, SoFi Plus.

SoFi (NASDAQ: SOFI), a digital personal finance company, will participate in two key investor conferences in March 2023. CEO Anthony Noto will hold a fireside chat at Bank of America's '23 Electronic Payments Symposium on March 21 at 2:30 PM ET. CFO Chris Lapointe will speak at the KBW Fintech Payments Conference on February 28 at 11:00 AM ET. Both sessions will be available for on-demand viewing on SoFi's Investor Relations website. SoFi aims to assist over 5.2 million members in achieving financial independence through a comprehensive suite of financial products and services.

SoFi Technologies reported impressive financial results for Q4 and the full year 2022, achieving $457 million in GAAP net revenue, a 60% year-over-year increase, and $443 million in adjusted net revenue, up 58%. The company posted a GAAP net loss of $40 million, an improvement of 64% compared to the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA reached a record $70 million, a 15.3x increase year-over-year. SoFi added nearly 480,000 new members in the quarter, totaling over 5.2 million, and increased total products to nearly 7.9 million with a 53% growth. Guidance for 2023 includes an expected adjusted net revenue of $1.925 to $2 billion.

NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: NTCT) announced the appointments of Shannon Nash and Marlene Pelage to its Board of Directors. These appointments aim to enhance the company's financial expertise and strategic direction. Nash, currently CFO at Wing, has a history of leadership in finance and operations, including roles at Reputation.com and UserTesting. Pelage, the Global CFO of IPG Mediabrands, brings experience in managing multi-billion dollar budgets from her time at Charles Schwab. The board now consists of 11 directors, with a focus on diversity and fresh perspectives to support NETSCOUT's mission as cyber guardians.

SoFi's Investor Study reveals that 75% of investors regretted their investment strategies in 2022, with 85% planning changes for 2023. Despite the challenges of 2022, including market volatility and inflation, 93% continued investing. Key regrets included not buying more crypto (18%) and not selling stocks before declines (15%). For 2023, 21% aim to increase investments, while 78% of crypto investors remain optimistic about market recovery. The survey indicates a shift towards non-stock investments amid volatility.

SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) announces a conference call scheduled for January 30, 2023, at 8 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results. The results will be available on its investor relations website by 7 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day. Investors can join the call by pre-registering for dial-in access or through an audio-only webcast. The company emphasizes its mission to help members achieve financial independence through various services.

Galileo Financial Technologies, LLC, under SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI), has launched the Galileo Direct Deposit Switch, enhancing financial services for consumers. This feature simplifies the setup and updating of payroll direct deposits, allowing users to manage funds across multiple accounts efficiently. The integration aims to increase direct deposit adoption by up to 50%, improve customer lifetime value, and streamline direct deposit processes. Approximately 93% of U.S. consumers use direct deposit, and this service targets existing pain points, such as processing delays and account verification issues.

Galileo Financial Technologies, owned by SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI), announced a new Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution featuring single-use virtual cards and comprehensive loan servicing. This offering aims to enhance financial flexibility for consumers and assist banks and fintechs in entering the growing BNPL market, expected to exceed 900 million users by 2027. The bank-issued BNPL service utilizes real-time personalized loan offers based on customer financial health, ensuring better repayment options and reducing risks compared to non-bank providers.