3Q26 update - Fifth consecutive record quarter
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Note: Plenti loan portfolio and origination numbers in this release include “NAB Powered by Plenti” automotive loans
28 JANUARY 2026 ASX RELEASE
3Q26 update – Fifth consecutive record quarter and
$3 billion loan portfolio achieved in January
Plenti Group Limited (Plenti) provides this trading update for the quarter ended 31 December
2025 (3Q26).
Highlights
• Fifth consecutive quarter of record loan originations at $480 million, 25% above PCP
and 1% above prior quarter despite 3Q26 having 5% fewer business days than 2Q26
• Loan portfolio increased to $2.98 billion, 24% above PCP and 5% above prior quarter
• Strong credit performance with annualised net credit losses of 91 basis points, down
from 103 basis point in PCP and 94 basis points in the prior quarter
• 90+ day arrears remained low at 41 basis points at quarter end, down from 47 basis
points at the end of PCP and broadly consistent with the prior quarter at 39 basis points
• Revenue of $79.9 million, 22% above PCP – run-rate annual revenue of $320 million
• Completed $559 million automotive ABS transaction, Plenti’s largest securitisation deal
to date achieving tightest pricing since 2021, bringing total issuance to over $4.3 billion
In addition, in the past week, Plenti achieved its FY26 objective of hitting a $3 billion loan
portfolio, substantially ahead of the original target date of 31 March 2026.
Commenting on the quarter, Adam Bennett, Plenti’s Chief Executive Officer said:
“Plenti has delivered another exceptional quarter, achieving a fifth consecutive quarterly loan
originations record of $480 million. I’m extremely pleased with the results that Plenti is
delivering, leveraging our differentiated data, technology and credit capabilities alongside our
focus on deepening our relationships and partnerships. In addition to very strong third quarter
results, it has been fantastic to hit our FY26 loan portfolio target of $3 billion, well ahead of our
original anticipated timing. This was an ambitious strategic goal when we set it in early calendar
2025 and achieving it in January 2026 is a testament to the hard work of the entire Plenti team.”
Loan portfolio
Plenti’s loan portfolio increased to $2.98 billion at 31 December 2025, a 24% increase from 31
December 2024 and a 5% increase from 30 September 2025. The loan portfolio remains
diversified across Plenti’s three lending verticals, each of which delivered strong and consistent
growth against the prior corresponding period (PCP) and prior quarter.
Loan portfolio by product ($m) 31 Dec 24 31 Dec 25 Growth
Automotive 1,369 1,704 24%
Renewable energy 323 401 24%
Personal 710 875 23%
Total 2,403 2,980 24%
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Loan originations and margins
Overall originations result
Loan originations for the quarter totalled $480 million, 25% above PCP and 1% above the prior
quarter. The third quarter also had 5% fewer business days than 2Q26 resulting in a more
material uplift in the per business day run-rate.
Product level originations
Automotive loan originations were $250 million, up 29% on PCP, and down 5% on the prior
quarter. Performance in the period was particularly strong in the commercial automotive
channel with increases in both active referring brokers and loan share of large referrers driving
solid growth. This offset a reduction in the more volatile electric vehicle (EV) lending channel.
Record quarterly renewable energy loans of $65 million were up 33% on PCP and 14% on the
prior quarter. As expected, growth was supported by government incentive programs,
including the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program and the WA Battery Scheme, which
increased demand for solar and battery systems. While market feedback suggests battery
supply has improved to meet demand, constraints remain in availability of resources to install
systems, creating growth potential as installation capacity grows.
Personal loan originations were $165 million, up 18% on PCP and 8% on the prior quarter.
Growth was particularly strong in direct channels where technology improvements to API
integrations with affiliates and enhanced borrower journeys for customer re-lend continue to
deliver results. Plenti also invested in operational capacity to continue to support fast and
efficient loan processing in the period.
Margins
From mid-October to mid-December there was a ~50 basis points increase in the market
component of Plenti’s funding costs, driven by a change in expectations regarding future RBA
rate decisions. As a result of this change, Plenti saw a ~14bps reduction in the average margin
on new originations in 3Q26 against 2Q26.
Plenti responded to the change in market funding costs with adjustments to customer pricing
through December and by January had recovered ~25bps of margin through pricing changes.
Pleasingly, application and origination volumes have remained robust notwithstanding the
price changes implemented. Plenti is continuing to monitor both funding costs and market
competitive dynamics to assess opportunities to recover further margin in the current quarter.
Given the size of Plenti’s existing loan portfolio, which is continually hedged against market
swap cost fluctuations, the impact of variance in margins on new originations for a few months
is relatively minor. The overall loan portfolio margin was also supported by benefits from
improved warehouse pricing agreed in recent months and completion of the automotive ABS
transaction in November 2025.
NAB partnership
The “NAB powered by Plenti” car loan portfolio increased to $90.1 million at the end of 3Q26
from $66.7 million at prior quarter end. While this represented portfolio growth of 35% quarter-
on-quarter, the value of daily originations for the product was flat across the two periods. A
number of initiatives were launched in December aimed at driving increased application
volumes and improved conversion rates, which are delivering benefits. Plenti and NAB have
agreed a further set of initiatives for the coming quarters designed to accelerate loan
originations. Some of these initiatives are likely to involve investment from Plenti to support
growth.
Credit performance
Annualised net losses for the quarter were low at 91 basis points down from 103 basis points in
PCP and 94 basis points in the prior quarter. 90+ days arrears also remained low at 41 basis
points, down from 47 basis points at the end of December 2024 and only marginally up from 39
basis points at the end of the prior quarter. This strong result reflects the credit strength of
Plenti’s prime loan portfolio as well as stable macroeconomic conditions in the period.
The loan portfolio’s weighted average Equifax credit score remained high at 849 at the end of
3Q26, consistent with 849 at the end of 2Q26, reflecting Plenti’s continued focus on lending to
prime credit customers.
Funding
Plenti completed a $559 million automotive loan ABS transaction in November 2025. The
transaction was the largest securitisation deal for Plenti to date with strong investor demand
driving the tightest pricing achieved since 2021, despite significant volume of competing supply
in primary debt markets. The weighted average margin on the notes of 1.02% was materially
lower than the 1.24% weighted margin achieved in the Automotive 2025-1 ABS in early 2025.
This transaction was Plenti’s sixth automotive loan ABS and eleventh ABS transaction overall,
with total issuance across Plenti’s public securitisation programs now exceeding $4.3 billion.
FY26 objectives
Plenti’s objectives for the year to 31 March 2026 are set out below. Very pleasingly, the $3 billion
loan portfolio growth has already been delivered in January 2026. Strong loan portfolio growth
and stable credit along with measured business investment has continued to see business
profitability improve in 3Q26, supporting the objective for second half Cash PBT and Cash
NPAT growth. Plenti also remains on track to meet the efficiency objective.
Priority FY26 objective
Growth - $3 billion loan portfolio by March 2026 in Horizon 1 with acceleration of
origination growth into Horizon 2
Profitability - Continue to drive meaningful Cash NPAT growth as we scale with
growth in Cash NPAT in 2H26 on 1H26
Efficiency - Cost to net margin below 57%
Resignation of Chief Financial Officer
The Board of Plenti today also advises that Miles Drury has resigned as Chief Financial Officer.
Miles has been with Plenti for six years, working to IPO Plenti in September 2020, and helping
to guide our business through a period of significant growth and change. Miles will continue in
the CFO role during his four-month contractual notice period to ensure an orderly transition,
and to deliver our full year FY26 results in May 2026.
Adam Bennett, CEO of Plenti said:
“I’d like to acknowledge Miles’ contribution to all aspects of our business over the last six years,
and thank him for his hard work, commitment, strategic leadership and his contribution to the
Company’s development and profitable growth over Plenti’s formative years.
“I’ve enjoyed working with Miles over the last 18 months and I know how instrumental he’s been
in building Plenti’s highly skilled treasury, commercial, financial management and investor
relations capability. We now have a highly experienced team of specialists in place that will
continue to support Plenti’s scaling and growth, and full credit goes to Miles for building this
out.
“We wish Miles every success in his future endeavours.”
A comprehensive search for a replacement CFO with appropriate commercial, financial services
and ASX-listed experience is well advanced, and we expect to make an announcement
regarding the appointment of Plenti’s new CFO next week.
Further information
All numbers in this release are preliminary and unaudited. This release was approved by the
Plenti Board of Directors.
For more information please contact:
Adam Bennett
Chief Executive Officer
shareholders@plenti.com.au
Miles Drury
Chief Financial Officer
shareholders@plenti.com.au
About Plenti
Plenti is a fintech lender. We provide faster, fairer loans by leveraging our smart technology.
We offer award-winning automotive, renewable energy and personal loans, delivered by our proprietary technology,
to help creditworthy borrowers bring their big ideas to life.
Since our establishment in 2014, our loan originations have grown consistently, supported by diversified loan
products, distribution channels and funding, and underpinned by our exceptional credit performance and continual
innovation.
For more information visit plenti.com.au/shareholders.
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