** Shares of specialty finance firm OppFi OPFI.N jump as much as 20.6%; last up 5.6% at $9.87
** OPFI reports Q4 profit above Wall Street expectations, beating estimates for the eighth straight quarter
** Co also forecasts FY 2025 revenue and adjusted profit above expectations
** Northland Securities raises PT to $13 from $10, a 39% upside to stock's last close
** Says 2025 outlook reflects continued strong momentum for OPFI and a return to double-digit revenue growth
** Brokerage says OPFI's focus on growing its customer base by new targeted credit and marketing initiatives continues to drive strong demand for loans
** One of two brokerages rates the stock "buy" and one "hold"; median PT is $10 - LSEG-compiled data
** OPFI stock up 30% YTD
(Reporting by Arasu Kannagi Basil in Bengaluru)
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