Sezzle (SEZL) Stock Overview
Operates as a technology-enabled payments company primarily in the United States and Canada. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 5/6 |
| Past Performance | 3/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Top Community Narratives
US$87.18
FV
20.4% overvalued intrinsic discount18.64%
Revenue growth p.a.
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Sezzle Inc. Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$104.93 |
| 52 Week High | US$186.74 |
| 52 Week Low | US$49.50 |
| Beta | 6.92 |
| 1 Month Change | 22.48% |
| 3 Month Change | 64.31% |
| 1 Year Change | 5.87% |
| 3 Year Change | n/a |
| 5 Year Change | n/a |
| Change since IPO | 676.49% |
Recent News & Updates
Seeking Alpha • May 16
Sezzle And Pagaya Partner Up To Expand BNPL Operations
Summary Sezzle stands out as a compelling BNPL investment among recent IPOs in the sector. Modern BNPL players like AFRM and Afterpay have solved legacy financing challenges, fueling sector growth. SEZL's positioning leverages advancements in BNPL infrastructure and addresses retailer pain points. SEZL's recent partnership with PGY adds even more product offerings and opportunities to the company's portfolio. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • May 16
SEZL: Credit Discipline And Partnerships Will Support Future Earnings Upside
Sezzle's analyst fair value estimate has moved up from $97.00 to about $114.67 as analysts factor in updated price targets and supporting views on revenue growth, profitability, and forward P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Sezzle reflects both optimism and caution, which feeds directly into the higher fair value estimate and the range of price targets being published.Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • May 16
Sezzle And Pagaya Partner Up To Expand BNPL Operations
Summary Sezzle stands out as a compelling BNPL investment among recent IPOs in the sector. Modern BNPL players like AFRM and Afterpay have solved legacy financing challenges, fueling sector growth. SEZL's positioning leverages advancements in BNPL infrastructure and addresses retailer pain points. SEZL's recent partnership with PGY adds even more product offerings and opportunities to the company's portfolio. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • May 16
SEZL: Credit Discipline And Partnerships Will Support Future Earnings Upside
Sezzle's analyst fair value estimate has moved up from $97.00 to about $114.67 as analysts factor in updated price targets and supporting views on revenue growth, profitability, and forward P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Sezzle reflects both optimism and caution, which feeds directly into the higher fair value estimate and the range of price targets being published.
Narrative Update • Apr 29
SEZL: Strong Execution And Credit Discipline Will Support Future Subscription Tailwind Reset
The analyst price target for Sezzle has been revised slightly lower to $99, with analysts citing strong recent results and what they view as an inexpensive valuation, while also flagging a more challenging growth setup in 2026 as earlier subscription and partnership tailwinds moderate. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are highlighting Sezzle as an inexpensive way to gain exposure to the buy now, pay later space, especially after the recent reset in expectations around 2026 growth.Narrative Update • Apr 14
SEZL: Strong Execution And Credit Discipline Will Support Durable Future Upside
Analysts kept the Sezzle fair value estimate at $110.00, with only small tweaks to growth, margin, and P/E assumptions. They weighed a mix of recent Street views, including one firm calling the valuation inexpensive and others trimming price targets on expectations for a tougher growth backdrop after earlier product and partnership gains.Narrative Update • Mar 31
SEZL: Strong Execution And Credit Discipline Will Support Future Upside
Sezzle's fair value estimate has been trimmed by $2.60 to $97.00 as analysts factor in slightly lower revenue growth assumptions, a modestly higher discount rate, and sector wide price target resets for specialty finance, even as profit margin expectations and long term P/E assumptions remain supportive. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Sezzle highlights a mix of optimism about execution and earnings power, alongside caution about sector pressures and a tougher growth backdrop over the next couple of years.Narrative Update • Mar 17
SEZL: Strong Q4 Execution And Credit Discipline Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their Sezzle price target higher to $99, citing the recent Q4 beat with revenue up 32% year over year, adjusted EPS of $1.21, better credit loss provisioning, and solid underlying merchant sales growth. They are also factoring in a more mixed sector outlook and moderating benefits from past subscription and partnership initiatives.Narrative Update • Mar 03
SEZL: Index Inclusion And Buybacks Will Support Future Earnings Upside
Our updated Sezzle narrative reflects a small trim in our fair value estimate, from $111.00 to $110.00, as analysts balance strong recent execution, including Q4 revenue growth of 32% and adjusted EPS of $1.21, against expectations for more moderate contributions from past growth initiatives and sector wide target resets in specialty finance. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Sezzle reflects a mix of optimism on execution and caution around the next leg of growth.
Narrative Update • Feb 21
Sezzle's Profits to Soar with 27% Margin Boost
Bearish Investment Thesis on Sezzle Inc. (SEZL): Navigating the Perils of a Maturing BNPL Landscape Abstract Sezzle Inc.New Narrative • Feb 19
Sezzle's Profits to Soar with 27% Margin Boost
This overview balances recent growth performance, risks, valuation, and tactical signals (based on the most recent public filings and analyst research available): Bullish Investment Thesis (Why Buy / Hold) 1) Very Strong Growth & Profitability Execution Sezzle has delivered rapid revenue growth (>60–70% YoY) across 2024–2025 and record profitability, a rare achievement among BNPL peers. ( StockAnalysis ) Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) crossed $1 B quarterly , while net income margins remain healthy (~22–30%).Narrative Update • Feb 17
SEZL: Index Additions And Ongoing Buybacks Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their Sezzle price target slightly, cutting the fair value estimate from $103.25 to $99.60 as they factor in updated sector views and modest tweaks to growth, discount rate, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions in line with recent specialty finance research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street updates on Sezzle have centered on modest price target trims and refreshed sector assumptions, rather than any major change in the fundamental story.
Narrative Update • Feb 03
SEZL: Specialty Finance Reset Will Highlight Earnings Guidance And Index Inclusions
Sezzle's analyst fair value estimate has shifted from $111.00 to $82.00 as analysts incorporate updated views on specialty finance trends and broader macro factors affecting areas such as credit cards, auto lending, student lending, non prime lending, buy now pay later, and lease to own. Analyst Commentary Recent research reflects a slightly more cautious stance on Sezzle, with the latest published fair value and price target references converging around $82.Narrative Update • Jan 20
SEZL: Share Repurchases And Index Inclusion Will Support Future Upside
Analysts reduced their fair value estimate for Sezzle from $108.50 to $103.25 and noted sector-wide adjustments to specialty finance price targets, reflecting updated views on macro conditions and on segments such as buy now, pay later and other non-prime lending categories. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Sezzle focus on recalibrating price targets within specialty finance, with analysts aligning Sezzle’s valuation with their broader sector outlook across buy now, pay later, non prime lending, and other credit categories.Narrative Update • Jan 06
SEZL: Index Inclusion And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts now place Sezzle's fair value at $111.00, reduced from $150.00. This update reflects revised assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate, and a lower future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Dec 21
SEZL: Share Repurchases And Index Additions Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Sezzle by about $0.00, reflecting slightly higher assumed discount rates and a marginally richer future P/E multiple while maintaining their prior fair value estimate of approximately $108.50. What's in the News The Board of Directors has authorized a new share repurchase plan, allowing Sezzle to buy back up to $100 million of common stock with no fixed expiration date (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Dec 07
SEZL: Focused Consumer Niche Will Support Future Upside From Current Levels
Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on Sezzle, trimming it by approximately $26.50 to about $82.00 per share. They are weighing the company’s strong execution and rapid growth against a more narrowly focused business model and a relatively tight valuation range versus peers.Narrative Update • Nov 23
SEZL: Sustained Focus On Core Segment Will Support Further Expansion
Analysts have left their price target for Sezzle unchanged at $108.50, citing the company's focused approach and consistent growth. However, they note that the competitive landscape keeps valuations in a narrow range.Narrative Update • Nov 09
SEZL: Sustained Execution In Underserved Markets Will Drive Long-Term Expansion
Analysts have revised Sezzle’s fair value estimate downward from $119.25 to $108.50. They cite slightly slower revenue growth projections and ongoing competition among buy now, pay later providers as the main reasons for this change.Analysis Article • Nov 04
Sezzle Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SEZL) Stock Retreats 25% But Earnings Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors
Unfortunately for some shareholders, the Sezzle Inc. ( NASDAQ:SEZL ) share price has dived 25% in the last thirty days...Narrative Update • Sep 12
Digital Payments Expansion Will Unlock New Market Opportunities
The downward revision to Sezzle’s price target primarily reflects analysts’ reduced revenue growth expectations, with consensus forecasts trimmed from 33.5% to 30.1% annually, resulting in a lower fair value estimate of $119.25. What's in the News Sezzle completed a buyback of 678,529 shares (2% of outstanding) for $23.76 million.Narrative Update • Aug 08
Digital Payments Expansion Will Unlock New Market Opportunities
Sezzle’s fair value estimate declined from $161.00 to $128.33, primarily driven by the collapse in its future P/E ratio, while net profit margin remained stable. What's in the News Sezzle has launched new features to address rising consumer financial pressures, including budgeting tools, price comparison, and auto-couponing, enhancing savings and user engagement.Seeking Alpha • Apr 23
Sezzle: Profit Focus Might Not Be The Best For Long-Term Returns
Summary Sezzle's high efficiency in generating gross profit and net income is impressive, but may affect long-term returns due to increased competition and focus on short-term gains. Sezzle's strategy targets SMBs and younger customers with financial constraints, offering short-term BNPL services that avoid credit card interest costs, making it appealing for low-ticket purchases. Despite Sezzle's lighter balance sheet and innovative subscription services, increased competition and economic downturns pose significant risks, leading to a "hold" rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Apr 04
Sezzle Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SEZL) Stock Retreats 26% But Revenues Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors
The Sezzle Inc. ( NASDAQ:SEZL ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a substantial 26...Analysis Article • Feb 13
Market Participants Recognise Sezzle Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SEZL) Revenues Pushing Shares 38% Higher
Sezzle Inc. ( NASDAQ:SEZL ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 38% in the last...Analysis Article • Dec 12
Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) Stocks Pounded By 25% But Not Lagging Industry On Growth Or Pricing
Sezzle Inc. ( NASDAQ:SEZL ) shares have retraced a considerable 25% in the last month, reversing a fair amount of their...Seeking Alpha • Nov 25
Sezzle Inc. Stock: The Massive Rally Will Face Tests Into 2025
Summary Shares of Sezzle have been one of the market's best performing stocks this year. The company is capturing strong growth from its buy-now-pay-later service subscription offering. Strong fundamentals support a positive outlook, but the stock could see renewed volatility into 2025 against a high bar of expectations. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| SEZL | US Diversified Financial | US Market | |
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| 7D | 2.5% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| 1Y | 5.9% | -9.6% | 26.7% |
Return vs Industry: SEZL exceeded the US Diversified Financial industry which returned -9.6% over the past year.
Return vs Market: SEZL underperformed the US Market which returned 26.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| SEZL volatility | |
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| SEZL Average Weekly Movement | 15.7% |
| Diversified Financial Industry Average Movement | 6.4% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: SEZL's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: SEZL's weekly volatility (16%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of US stocks.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 201 | Charlie Youakim | www.sezzle.com |
Sezzle Inc. operates as a technology-enabled payments company primarily in the United States and Canada. The company provides Sezzle Platform that provides a payments solution for consumers that extends credit at the point-of-sale allowing consumers to purchase and receive the ordered merchandise at the time of sale while paying in installments over time; Pay-in-Four, which allows consumers to pay a fourth of the purchase price up front and then another fourth of the purchase price every two weeks thereafter over a total of six weeks; Pay-in-Full that allows consumers to pay for the full value of their order up-front through the Sezzle Platform without the extension of credit; and Pay-in-Two and other alternative installment options, which allow consumer to pay half of the value of their order up-front and the second half in two weeks. It also offers Sezzle Virtual Card that allows consumers to access the Sezzle Platform in the form of merchants in-store and online with merchants that are not directly integrated with Sezzle; Sezzle Anywhere, a paid subscription service that allows consumers to use their Sezzle Virtual Card at any merchant online or in-store; Sezzle On-Demand, a service that allows consumers who are not subscribed to Sezzle Anywhere to use the Sezzle Platform at any merchant online or in-store; Sezzle Premium, a paid subscription service that allows its consumers to access large, non-integrated premium merchants; and Sezzle Up, an opt-in feature of the Sezzle Platform.
Sezzle Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| SEZL fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$3.59b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$148.27m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$480.91m |
23.8x
P/E Ratio7.3x
P/S RatioIs SEZL overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| SEZL income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$480.91m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$123.61m |
| Gross Profit | US$357.30m |
| Other Expenses | US$209.03m |
| Earnings | US$148.27m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 4.41 |
| Gross Margin | 74.30% |
| Net Profit Margin | 30.83% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 73.4% |
How did SEZL perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/20 10:49 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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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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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Sezzle Inc. is covered by 11 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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| Harold Goetsch | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| John Marrin | CLSA |
| Edmund Anthony Henning | CLSA |