NYSE:NRDY
Nerdy Inc.
A fintech provider empowering independent mortgage lenders with cloud-based software solutions and industry-specific data insights.
Key Metrics
Investment Thesis
Bull Case
NRDY offers exposure to the growing fintech mortgage sector with a first-mover advantage in serving independent loan originators. If management can successfully reduce its operating burn rate and achieve path to profitability, the current valuation could offer significant upside potential as margins expand.
Bear Case
The stock carries high risk due to persistent net losses of over $60M annually and a massive accumulated deficit nearing $600M. Investors should be wary of the company's reliance on external financing to fund operations given its negative operating cash flow and limited liquid assets relative to its long-term liabilities.
About Nerdy Inc.
Nerdy Inc. (NRDY) operates as a technology-enabled financial services platform primarily serving independent mortgage loan originators and the broader real estate ecosystem. The company leverages its proprietary software to streamline mortgage lending processes, offering data analytics, compliance tools, and educational resources across the United States.
Analysis
Management Discussion
Despite a slight improvement in net income to -$60.9M in 2025 compared to previous years, the company continues to operate with substantial operating expenses of $165.6M against revenue of $179.0M. Cash flow from operations turned negative at -$18.8M, while the cash balance remains relatively stable due to significant financing inflows of $19.5M.
Industry Overview
The digital mortgage lending industry is evolving rapidly as traditional banks face pressure to modernize their legacy systems, creating an opening for agile niche players. Success in this space depends heavily on maintaining seamless integration with diverse lender technologies while navigating a stringent regulatory environment.
Financial Statements
Income Statement
Balance Sheet
Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $162.7M | $193.4M | $190.2M | $179.0M |
| Cost of Revenue | $49.7M | $57.0M | $61.8M | $75.2M |
| Gross Profit | $112.9M | $136.4M | $128.4M | $103.8M |
| Operating Expenses | $203.7M | $194.0M | $198.5M | $165.6M |
| Operating Income | $-90.8M | $-57.6M | $-70.1M | $-61.9M |
| G&A | $129.6M | $125.6M | $126.9M | $105.5M |
| Marketing | $74.2M | $68.4M | $71.6M | $60.1M |
| Stock-Based Comp | $47.2M | $44.3M | $41.1M | $27.8M |
| Depreciation | $1.1M | $898.0K | $898.0K | $575.0K |
| Amortization | $602.0K | $606.0K | $614.0K | $625.0K |
| Other OpEx | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Non-Operating Income | $26.9M | $-10.0M | $3.1M | $1.1M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $-63.9M | $-67.6M | $-67.0M | $-60.8M |
| Income Tax | $19.0K | $109.0K | $115.0K | $159.0K |
| Continuing Ops | $-63.9M | $-67.7M | $-67.1M | $-60.9M |
| Discontinued Ops | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net Income | $-63.9M | $-67.7M | $-67.1M | $-60.9M |
| Minority Interest | $-28.5M | $-27.5M | $-24.6M | $-21.0M |
| Net to Common | $-35.4M | $-40.2M | $-42.6M | $-39.9M |
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Assets | $107.7M | $95.0M | $64.7M | $58.2M |
| Cash & Equivalents | $90.7M | $74.8M | $52.5M | $47.9M |
| Accounts Receivable | $11.6M | $15.4M | $7.3M | $5.6M |
| Other Current Assets | $5.3M | $4.8M | $4.8M | $4.6M |
| Long-Term Assets | $25.0M | $29.7M | $27.8M | $18.0M |
| PP&E (Net) | $12.5M | $16.4M | $17.1M | $8.7M |
| Goodwill | $5.7M | $5.7M | $5.7M | $5.7M |
| Operating Leases | $2.9M | $3.6M | $2.5M | $1.7M |
| Other LT Assets | $3.9M | $4.0M | $2.4M | $1.9M |
| Total Assets | $132.7M | $124.7M | $92.5M | $76.2M |
| Current Liabilities | $37.3M | $35.6M | $28.3M | $25.6M |
| Accounts Payable | $3.2M | $3.4M | $2.6M | $3.4M |
| Current Leases | $1.5M | $1.3M | $928.0K | $334.0K |
| Deferred Revenue | $25.5M | $20.5M | $15.3M | $14.5M |
| Other Current Liab | $7.1M | $10.4M | $9.6M | $7.4M |
| Long-Term Liabilities | $14.3M | $3.5M | $3.1M | $21.6M |
| Long-Term Debt | — | — | — | $19.3M |
| LT Operating Leases | $1.9M | $3.3M | $2.4M | $2.1M |
| Other LT Liab | $12.4M | $185.0K | $668.0K | $216.0K |
| Total Liabilities | $51.6M | $39.1M | $31.4M | $47.2M |
| Shareholders' Equity | $81.0M | $85.6M | $61.1M | $28.9M |
| Paid-In Capital | $522.0M | $567.7M | $597.3M | $616.7M |
| Retained Earnings | $-475.1M | $-515.3M | $-557.9M | $-597.8M |
| AOCI | $-12.0K | $31.0K | $19.0K | $36.0K |
| Total L&E | $132.7M | $124.7M | $92.5M | $76.2M |
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income (CFO) | $-63.9M | $-67.7M | $-67.1M | $-60.9M |
| Non-Cash Adjustments | $17.3M | $61.8M | $68.4M | $48.5M |
| Working Capital Changes | $-1.4M | $-1.7M | $-16.9M | $-6.4M |
| Cash from Operations | $-48.0M | $-7.6M | $-15.6M | $-18.8M |
| Capital Expenditures | $5.3M | $6.9M | $6.9M | $5.4M |
| Cash from Investing | $-5.3M | $-6.9M | $-6.9M | $-5.4M |
| Cash from Financing | $-1.0M | $-1.9M | $0 | $19.5M |
| FX Effect | $-13.0K | $-20.0K | $-1.0K | $-61.0K |
| Net Change in Cash | $-54.3M | $-16.4M | $-22.5M | $-4.8M |
| Beginning Cash | $145.9M | $91.5M | $75.1M | $52.7M |
| Ending Cash | $91.5M | $75.1M | $52.7M | $47.9M |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nerdy Inc. make money?
The company's revenue is driven by its core SaaS platform for loan origination management, proprietary market data subscriptions for agents and brokers, and specialized educational training programs designed to upskill mortgage professionals.
What are the main risks for NRDY?
The company faces significant operating losses and a widening retained earnings deficit, indicating current profitability challenges that pressure cash reserves. Regulatory changes in the mortgage industry could disrupt existing compliance workflows or require costly system upgrades. High customer acquisition costs and intense competition from larger fintech entrants threaten its market share and pricing power.
What is NRDY's competitive advantage?
NRDY possesses a deep vertical expertise in the complex mortgage lending lifecycle, creating high switching costs for users embedded in their existing workflows. The company benefits from a robust network effect where increased user adoption enhances its data intelligence capabilities, making it more valuable to loan officers.
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