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MeridianLink Future Growth
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MeridianLink is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 53.7% and 5.1% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 53.4% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 0.7% in 3 years.
Key information
53.7%
Earnings growth rate
53.44%
EPS growth rate
| Software earnings growth | 20.5% |
| Revenue growth rate | 5.1% |
| Future return on equity | 0.65% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 22 Oct 2025 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Sep 05
Automation And Cloud Lending Will Shape Future Financial Services
Analysts adjusted MeridianLink’s price target to the $20 acquisition offer from Centerbridge Partners—viewed as fair value—reflecting the deal’s strong board support, limited upside potential, and negligible likelihood of a higher bid. Analyst Commentary Downgrades reflect MeridianLink’s agreement to be acquired by Centerbridge Partners for $20 per share, representing a $2B enterprise value.Analysis Article • Jul 03
MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE:MLNK) Looks Inexpensive But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough
MeridianLink, Inc.'s ( NYSE:MLNK ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 4.1x might make it look like a buy right now...Seeking Alpha • Jun 04
MeridianLink: 5x Revenue For 5% Growth?
Summary MeridianLink's revenue growth is modest at 5.2%, yet operating expenses are high, leading to declining operating margins and limited profitability. The company is trading at an EV/Revenue multiple of 5x, which appears expensive given its slow growth and peer comparisons. MeridianLink carries significant debt for a software company that has yet to achieve GAAP profitability, raising concerns about capital allocation. Given the lack of a clear catalyst, I rate MeridianLink as a 'Hold' for long-term investors, despite my overall bearish outlook. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • May 31
Here's What's Concerning About MeridianLink's (NYSE:MLNK) Returns On Capital
If you're looking at a mature business that's past the growth phase, what are some of the underlying trends that pop...New Narrative • May 27
Automation And Cloud Lending Will Shape Future Financial Services
Expanding cloud-based, AI-driven solutions and workflow automation support MeridianLink's recurring revenues, customer retention, and up-sell opportunities.Analysis Article • May 10
A Look At The Fair Value Of MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE:MLNK)
Key Insights The projected fair value for MeridianLink is US$21.52 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...Analysis Article • Apr 03
Is It Time To Consider Buying MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE:MLNK)?
MeridianLink, Inc. ( NYSE:MLNK ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement...Analysis Article • Mar 11
Here's Why MeridianLink (NYSE:MLNK) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Seeking Alpha • Feb 24
MeridianLink: Capital Allocation Is The Question
Summary MeridianLink has a number of long-term tailwinds between price, cross-selling, and continued share gains. Furthermore, they're largely finalizing S&M investments, so their fixed cost leverage should come through nicely. However, with concerns around capital allocation and today's price where it is, I don't believe the IRR to be attractive enough yet. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 21
The Returns On Capital At MeridianLink (NYSE:MLNK) Don't Inspire Confidence
Ignoring the stock price of a company, what are the underlying trends that tell us a business is past the growth phase...Analysis Article • Jan 24
MeridianLink, Inc.'s (NYSE:MLNK) Business Is Trailing The Industry But Its Shares Aren't
With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 5.7x in the Software industry in the United States, you could...Analysis Article • Jan 05
Is There An Opportunity With MeridianLink, Inc.'s (NYSE:MLNK) 37% Undervaluation?
Key Insights The projected fair value for MeridianLink is US$32.03 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...Analysis Article • Dec 18
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE:MLNK)?
MeridianLink, Inc. ( NYSE:MLNK ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement...Analysis Article • Nov 10
These 4 Measures Indicate That MeridianLink (NYSE:MLNK) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Oct 17
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over MeridianLink, Inc.'s (NYSE:MLNK) P/S Ratio
With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 4.8x in the Software industry in the United States, you could...Analysis Article • Aug 28
Are Investors Undervaluing MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE:MLNK) By 35%?
Key Insights The projected fair value for MeridianLink is US$35.18 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...Analysis Article • Aug 05
At US$22.62, Is MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE:MLNK) Worth Looking At Closely?
MeridianLink, Inc. ( NYSE:MLNK ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a significant share price rise of...Analysis Article • Jul 17
MeridianLink, Inc.'s (NYSE:MLNK) Price Is Out Of Tune With Revenues
With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 4.8x in the Software industry in the United States, you could...Analysis Article • Jun 22
MeridianLink (NYSE:MLNK) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...Analysis Article • May 09
Is There An Opportunity With MeridianLink, Inc.'s (NYSE:MLNK) 33% Undervaluation?
Key Insights The projected fair value for MeridianLink is US$26.33 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...Analysis Article • Apr 11
Some Confidence Is Lacking In MeridianLink, Inc.'s (NYSE:MLNK) P/S
There wouldn't be many who think MeridianLink, Inc.'s ( NYSE:MLNK ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 4.5x is worth a...Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2027 | 371 | -5 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 12/31/2026 | 349 | -10 | 84 | 94 | 6 |
| 12/31/2025 | 331 | -23 | 76 | 85 | 6 |
| 6/30/2025 | 326 | -22 | 89 | 96 | N/A |
| 3/31/2025 | 320 | -29 | 84 | 91 | N/A |
| 12/31/2024 | 316 | -30 | 70 | 78 | N/A |
| 9/30/2024 | 311 | -52 | 68 | 76 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 308 | -47 | 68 | 77 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 304 | -42 | 59 | 69 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 304 | -43 | 58 | 68 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 300 | -18 | 53 | 63 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 295 | -19 | 51 | 61 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 292 | -12 | 58 | 68 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 288 | 1 | 65 | 75 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 282 | 4 | 79 | 88 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 277 | -18 | 80 | 88 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 273 | -22 | 89 | 96 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 268 | -31 | 84 | 90 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 258 | -41 | 75 | 81 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 242 | -18 | 81 | 87 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 224 | -20 | 72 | 78 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 199 | -25 | 60 | 67 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 153 | -44 | 16 | 22 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: MLNK is forecast to remain unprofitable over the next 3 years.
Earnings vs Market: MLNK is forecast to remain unprofitable over the next 3 years.
High Growth Earnings: MLNK is forecast to remain unprofitable over the next 3 years.
Revenue vs Market: MLNK's revenue (5.1% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (10% per year).
High Growth Revenue: MLNK's revenue (5.1% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: MLNK's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (0.7%).
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/10/23 02:58 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/10/23 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
MeridianLink, Inc. is covered by 2 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Koji Ikeda | BofA Global Research |
| Andrew Schmidt | Citigroup Inc |