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Bread Financial provides co-brand and private label credit card programs for retailers, managing risk, origination, and funding for these accounts. It issues and services store-branded or co-branded cards through its platform and earns revenue mainly from interest and fees, including late fees, with a meaningful share from subprime borrowers. After rebranding from Alliance Data Systems, it operates as a tech-forward lender focused on data-driven risk management and scalable financing for a limited set of retail partners, which creates concentration risk. Its goal is to help retailers attract and retain customers through tailored financing and loyalty-enabled credit products while navigating regulatory and cost changes that affect fee structures.
About Bread Financial
Industries
Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
Fintech
Financial Services
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Columbus, Ohio
Founded
1986
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What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 credit sales rose 11%, and end-of-period loans grew 5%.
- New Ford and Ethan Allen programs expanded partner volume while co-brand cards reached 56% sales.
- Direct-to-consumer deposits hit $9.4 billion, giving cheaper funding and more capital flexibility.
What critics are saying
- Q2 2026 net loss rate stayed 6.98%; subprime charge-offs can erase profits quickly.
- A handful of retail partners drive growth; losing Ford or a top co-brand dents originations immediately.
- Late-fee and credit-card regulation targets Bread's fee engine; CFPB action cuts earnings fast.
What makes Bread Financial unique
- Bread Financial anchors partner-branded credit with Ford, Ethan Allen, and major retailers in 2026.
- Direct-to-consumer deposits funded 50% of liabilities in Q2 2026, strengthening independence.
- Bread Pay installment loans and rewards cards deepen merchant relationships beyond private-label cards.
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Funding
Total Funding
$2.1B
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
7 Rounds
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Parental Leave
Paid Holidays
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Sick Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Performance Bonus
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↓ -10%Bread Financial reported second quarter 2026 net income of $146 million, with tangible book value per common share rising 22% year-over-year to $63.66. The financial services company saw credit sales grow 11% year-over-year and end-of-period loan growth of 5%. Adjusted pre-provision net revenue increased 11% year-over-year, supported by 7% revenue growth and disciplined expense management. Chief executive Ralph Andretta attributed the results to the company's business model and focus on responsible growth. Growth came from existing co-brand partnerships in travel and sporting goods, as well as new partnerships including a Ford programme launch and home furnishing retailers Raymour & Flanigan, Furniture First, and Ethan Allen. Direct-to-consumer deposits grew 16% year-over-year to $9.4 billion.
Bread Financial reported second-quarter revenue of $993 million, beating analyst estimates by 3.5% and marking 6.9% year-on-year growth. The financial services company's GAAP profit of $3.55 per share exceeded consensus estimates by 29.5%. Net interest income came in at $1.04 billion, meeting expectations. However, net interest margin of 18.5% slightly missed the 18.8% analyst forecast. The company's efficiency ratio of 48.6% beat estimates of 50.9%. Despite the strong quarterly performance, Bread Financial's longer-term growth has been modest, with 5.1% annualised revenue growth over the past five years and flat revenue over the last two years. Bread Financial provides credit cards, installment loans, and branded payment solutions for retailers. The company, formerly Alliance Data Systems, rebranded in 2022.
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Bread Financial to participate in the Morgan Stanley US Financials Conference. COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Bread Financial(R) Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BFH), a tech-forward financial services company that provides simple, personalized payment, lending, and saving solutions to millions of U.S consumers, today announced the company's participation in the Morgan Stanley US Financials Conference on Wednesday, June 10. Bread Financial EVP and Chief Financial Officer Perry Beberman will participate in a fireside chat. The fireside chat will take place at 10:30 a.m. ET and will be broadcast live here. The fireside chat can also be accessed through Bread Financial's investor relations website. A replay of the webcast will be available for 90 days following the event. About Bread Financial(R) Bread Financial(R)(NYSE: BFH) is a tech-forward financial services company that provides simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions to millions of U.S. consumers. Our payment solutions deliver growth for some of the most recognized brands in travel & entertainment, health & beauty, technology, electronics, jewelry, home and specialty apparel through our co-brand and private label credit cards and pay-over-time products providing choice and value to our shared customers. Additionally, we offer Bread Financial general purpose credit cards and saving products that empower our customers and their passions for a better life. Bread Financial proudly marks 30 years of success in 2026. To learn more about our global associates, our performance and our sustainability progress, visit breadfinancial.com or follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn. Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Davis Polk advised Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. in the SEC-registered offering of 5,400,000 depositary shares, which included 600,000 depositary shares pursuant to the partial exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option to purchase additional depositary shares, each representing a...
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About Bread Financial
Industries
Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
Fintech
Financial Services
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Columbus, Ohio
Founded
1986
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