PROG Holdings Reports Strong Q1 Results, Raises Full-Year 2026 Outlook on Broad-Based Growth

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PROG Holdings delivered a strong first quarter, exceeding its previous outlook for earnings and non-GAAP EPS. The company reported significant year-over-year growth in consolidated revenues, Adjusted EBITDA, and non-GAAP diluted EPS. This positive performance is attributed to disciplined execution, benefits from a diversified model, improving trends at Progressive Leasing (which returned to year-over-year GMV growth), continued triple-digit growth at Four Technologies, and growth at Purchasing Power. Following these strong results, the company has increased its full-year 2026 outlook across all key financial metrics, signaling confidence in continued profitable growth and long-term shareholder value. Additionally, the company meaningfully improved its balance sheet by reducing net recourse debt by $210 million since the Purchasing Power acquisition, bringing the net leverage ratio to 2.0x.

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• Q1 Financial Performance Exceeds Expectations

  Consolidated revenues from continuing operations increased 11.1% to $742.7 million. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations rose 29.2% to $90.3 million, and non-GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations grew 37.8% to $1.24, all surpassing previous outlooks.

• Full-Year 2026 Outlook Raised

  The company increased its full-year 2026 guidance for total revenues (to $3.0B-$3.1B), net earnings (to $150.5M-$166.0M), Adjusted EBITDA (to $343.0M-$370.0M), diluted EPS (to $3.68-$4.06), and non-GAAP diluted EPS (to $4.40-$4.80), reflecting strong business momentum.

• Strong Segment Growth and Debt Reduction

  Consolidated Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) increased 54.4% to $805.6 million. Progressive Leasing returned to year-over-year GMV growth, Four Technologies achieved 133.6% GMV growth, and Purchasing Power contributed positively. The company also reduced net recourse debt by $210 million, lowering its net leverage ratio to 2.0x.

• Q2 2026 Guidance Provided

  For the second quarter of 2026, PROG Holdings expects total revenues between $700.0 million and $725.0 million, net earnings from $29.0 million to $38.0 million, and non-GAAP diluted EPS between $0.85 and $1.05.

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PROG Holdings delivered a strong first quarter, exceeding its previous outlook for earnings and non-GAAP EPS. The company reported significant year-over-year growth in consolidated revenues, Adjusted EBITDA, and non-GAAP diluted EPS. This positive performance is attributed to disciplined execution, benefits from a diversified model, improving trends at Progressive Leasing (which returned to year-over-year GMV growth), continued triple-digit growth at Four Technologies, and growth at Purchasing Power. Following these strong results, the company has increased its full-year 2026 outlook across all key financial metrics, signaling confidence in continued profitable growth and long-term shareholder value. Additionally, the company meaningfully improved its balance sheet by reducing net recourse debt by $210 million since the Purchasing Power acquisition, bringing the net leverage ratio to 2.0x.