We closed 2024 with another outstanding quarter of profitable growth and achieving significant milestones, capping off a record year for Abacus.
— Jay Jackson
03Detailed Report
ABL
Company ABL
Period
Q4 2024
CurrencyUSD
Report TypeQuarterly Earnings
GeneratedJun 18, 2026
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Executive Summary
Abacus Global Management (ABL) delivered a standout fourth quarter of 2024, highlighted by robust top-line growth, a reorganized corporate structure, and strategic acquisitions that expanded asset- and life-settlement related capabilities. Q4 revenue rose 40% year over year to $33.2 million, while full-year revenue reached $111.9 million, up 69% from 2023. Crucially, adjusted net income climbed 126% in Q4 to $13.4 million and adjusted EBITDA expanded 51% to $16.6 million, underscoring a shift toward higher-quality, fee-based earnings as the business scales. The company completed Carlisle Management Company (SCA) and FCF Advisors acquisitions, adding approximately $2.6 billion in assets under management (AUM) and broadening international reach and ETF offerings (notably ABLS). In parallel, Abacus raised $181.7 million in equity and secured a new $150 million debt facility, enhancing liquidity and balance-sheet flexibility without a need for further equity raises. Management issued a 2025 outlook targeting adjusted net income of $70 million to $78 million (up 51%–68%), signaling continued profitability expansion alongside aggressive capital deployment. These developments position Abacus to capitalize on growing demand for alternative asset management and lifespan-based financial solutions, though GAAP results remain pressured by non-cash stock-based compensation and ongoing acquisition-related costs. Overall, the combination of organic growth, accretive acquisitions, a strengthening balance sheet, and a disciplined 2025 plan supports a constructive long-term investment thesis, contingent on execution and favorable market conditions in life settlements and related asset classes.
Key Performance Indicators
Revenue
Increasing
33.21M
QoQ: 17.99% | YoY: 40.16%
Gross Profit
Increasing
29.49M
88.80% margin
QoQ: 13.61% | YoY: 33.86%
Operating Income
Decreasing
-16.76M
QoQ: -344.70% | YoY: -940.73%
Net Income
Decreasing
-18.26M
QoQ: -256.23% | YoY: -193.41%
EPS
Decreasing
-0.24
QoQ: -249.85% | YoY: -140.00%
Revenue Trend
Margin Analysis
Financial Highlights
Revenue and profitability highlights (USD, in millions, unless noted):
- Q4 2024 total revenue: 33.21; YoY growth: +40.0%; QoQ growth estimated from Q3 2024 (28.15) to Q4 2024 (~+18%).
- Full-year 2024 revenue: 111.90; YoY growth: +69%.
- Q4 2024 gross profit: 29.49; gross margin: 88.80% (gross profit ratio 0.8880).
- Q4 2024 operating income: -16.76; operating margin: -50.47%.
- Q4 2024 net income: -18.26; net margin: -54.97%.
- Q4 2024 adjusted net income: 13.40; YoY increase: +126%.
- Q4 2024 adjusted EBITDA: 16.62; adjusted EBITDA margin: 50.0% (vs. 47% prior year).
- Full-year 2024 adjusted net income: 46.50; YoY increase: +58%.
- Full-year 2024 adjusted EBITDA: 61.60; margin: 55% (vs 59% prior year).
- Policy origination and balance sheet: 719 policies with a value of $371.4 million on the balance sheet (as of 12/31/2024).
- Capital deployment: 2024 fourth quarter deployed $96.6 million (up 41% YoY).
- Cash and liquidity: cash and cash equivalents $128.8 million at year-end; total assets $874.2 million; outstanding long-term debt $342.4 million; total debt $385.9 million; net debt $253.97 million.
- Returns and capital efficiency: adjusted ROE 17%; adjusted ROIC 15% for full-year 2024.
- Share/installment actions: private warrant exchanges converted ~5 million public warrants into ~1.1 million new common shares (ratio 0.23).
- Outlook: 2025 adjusted net income guidance of $70–$78 million, implying 51%–68% growth.
Note: GAAP results reflect a substantial, non-cash stock-based compensation charge (~$24.8 million in Q4 2024) and acquisition-related non-recurring costs, contributing to GAAP net losses despite strong adjusted profitability.
Income Statement
Metric
Value
YoY Change
QoQ Change
Revenue
33.21M
40.16%
17.99%
Gross Profit
29.49M
33.86%
13.61%
Operating Income
-16.76M
-940.73%
-344.70%
Net Income
-18.26M
-193.41%
-256.23%
EPS
-0.24
-140.00%
-249.85%
Key Financial Ratios
Gross Profit Margin
Excellent
85.00%
Gross profit margin is exceptional, indicating strong pricing power and operational efficiency
Operating Profit Margin
Weak
-0.51%
Operating margin is below industry norms, profitability concerns
Net Profit Margin
Weak
-0.55%
Net profit margin is below industry norms, profitability concerns
Return on Assets
Weak
-0.02%
Return on assets suggests inefficient capital allocation
Return on Equity
Weak
-0.04%
Return on equity suggests inefficient capital allocation
Current Ratio
Strong
2.55
Current ratio indicates excellent liquidity and financial flexibility