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LendingTree, Inc. Revenue Disclosure

10-KFiled Mar 9, 20262 min read
REVENUE
Revenue is as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Revenue:
Home$151,764 $128,854 $143,753 
Personal loans114,441 101,412 100,124 
Other Consumer138,929 121,050 178,821 
Consumer253,370 222,462 278,945 
Insurance711,880 548,704 249,605 
Other310 199 199 
Total revenue$1,117,324 $900,219 $672,502 
The total contract asset related to estimated variable consideration was $33.5 million and $20.5 million on December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. At December 31, 2025, $22.5 million was included in prepaid and other current assets on the consolidated balance sheet.
As the contract liability was in the Ovation business that was closed during 2023, there is no contract liability in the accompanying balance sheets. During 2023, the Company recognized revenue of $0.9 million that was included in the contract liability balance at December 31, 2022.
Revenue recognized in any reporting period includes estimated variable consideration for which the Company has satisfied the related performance obligations but are still pending the occurrence or non-occurrence of a future event outside the Company's control (such as lenders providing loans to consumers or credit card approvals of consumers) before the Company has a contractual right to payment. The Company recognizes increases or decreases to such revenue from prior periods. The Company recognized an increase for closing and approval fees of $0.4 million to such revenue from prior periods in 2025, an increase of $0.4 million to such revenue in 2024, and an immaterial increase to such revenue from prior periods in in 2023.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Mar 9, 2026Showing above
2024Mar 7, 2025
2023Feb 29, 2024

About Revenue Disclosures

Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.

Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.

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