Core Insights - Affirm Holdings, Inc. (AFRM) is focused on reinventing payments through a diverse merchant network, which has grown to approximately 358,000 active merchants as of March 31, 2025, up from around 292,000 the previous year [1][10] Merchant Network and Partnerships - The merchant partners of Affirm span various industries, including fashion, electronics, travel, and home and lifestyle, utilizing Affirm's buy now, pay later (BNPL) solutions to enhance average order values and customer conversion rates [2] - Recent partnerships include collaborations with Shopmonkey and Xsolla, extending payment solutions to auto repairs and game developers, while partnerships with Williams-Sonoma and KAYAK facilitated entry into the Canadian market [3] Financial Performance - In the first nine months of fiscal 2025, Affirm's gross merchandise volume (GMV) reached $26.3 billion, reflecting a 36% year-over-year increase, with expectations for fiscal 2025 GMV to be between $35.7 billion and $36 billion, indicating a 34.8% rise at the midpoint [5][10] - Merchant network revenues improved by 30% year-over-year during the same period [10] Competitive Landscape - Key competitors in the BNPL space include PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) and Sezzle Inc. (SEZL), with PayPal reporting over 36 million merchants globally and a 1% year-over-year revenue increase to $7.8 billion [6][7] - Sezzle's merchant base exceeds 40,000 businesses, with total revenues more than doubling year-over-year to $104.9 million, supported by a 64.1% rise in GMV [8] Stock Performance and Valuation - Affirm's stock has surged 132.1% over the past year, outperforming the industry growth of 41.2% [9] - The company trades at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 5.61, which is below the industry average of 5.88 [12] Earnings Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Affirm's fiscal 2025 earnings suggests a 101.8% improvement from the previous year, with revenue growth projected at 37% year-over-year [14]

Key Takeaways AFRM is expanding from large purchases to everyday items via new deals with Costco and World Market. Total Q3 FY25 transactions rose 45.6% YoY to 31.3M, driven by more repeat customer activity. Active merchants hit 358,000, up 23% YoY, as AFRM invests in ML underwriting and real-time decisions.Affirm Holdings, Inc. (AFRM) has established a distinct position in the bustling Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) market by focusing on transparency, catering to high-ticket purchases and offering flexible fi ...

Key Takeaways AFRM shares jump 145.7% in a year, outpacing peers and major indexes on strong product and execution gains. 94% of Q3 transactions came from repeat users, showing success of short-term plans and wallet integrations. AFRM is expanding into Europe via Shopify, targeting gaming and essentials to diversify transaction growth.Shares of Affirm Holdings, Inc. (AFRM) have surged 145.7% over the past year, significantly outperforming the broader market and peers. By comparison, the industry rose 35.1 ...

Core Insights - The report titled "Saudi Arabia Cards and Payments: Opportunities and Risks to 2029" provides a comprehensive analysis of the Saudi cards and payments industry, focusing on market trends, performance indicators, and competitive landscape [1][2][3]. Market Overview - The report covers current and forecast values for various markets within the Saudi cards and payments industry, including debit, credit, and charge cards [6]. - It includes detailed insights into payment instruments such as cash, card, credit transfer, direct debits, and cheques, along with an overview of alternative payment instruments [6]. - The competitive landscape is analyzed, detailing market shares of issuers and schemes [2][4]. Payment Instruments - The report provides a thorough analysis of payment instruments, highlighting the growth of contactless payments driven by the mada POS-supporting NFC payments and the introduction of Apple Pay's Express Transit mode for public transport [7]. - The adoption of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) solutions is increasing, with significant funding raised by BNPL firms like Tabby, which secured SAR 600 million ($160 million) in February 2025 [7]. Ecommerce Payments - The report discusses the government's initiatives to support ecommerce growth, including the organization of E-commerce Week by the General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (Monsha'at) to promote ecommerce among entrepreneurs [7]. Regulatory Environment - Detailed regulatory policies and recent changes in the regulatory structure governing the Saudi cards and payments industry are covered, providing insights into the market drivers and regulations [3][6].

日前，2025新兴市场金融科技学术会议（Conference on FinTech Advances in Emerging Markets 2025）在香港中文大学（深圳）圆满落幕。此次会议由香港 中文大学（深圳）经管学院主办，吸引了来自海内外多所顶尖高校及业界机构的杰出学者与行业专家参与。与会嘉宾分享了各自在金融科技领域的最新研 究成果，并围绕当前金融科技领域的热点问题进行了深度的探讨与交流。本次会议旨在为学界及业界搭建一个交流平台，共同探索金融科技在新兴市场中 的创新路径与发展机遇。 开幕致辞 张博辉教授致辞 香港中文大学（深圳）执行院长张博辉教授致开幕词，他对各位与会嘉宾的到来表示热烈欢迎，并向大家简单介绍了学校和学院的发展历程与办学成果。 他表示，过去十年，中国、印度及非洲国家等新兴市场在金融创新领域展现出强劲的发展趋势，金融科技不仅成为推动当地经济发展的关键引擎，更展现 出改写传统金融格局的巨大潜力。 Jerry Parwada教授致辞 作为本次会议的发起人之一，新南威尔士大学Jerry Parwada教授首先向所有踊跃投稿的专家学者致以诚挚谢意。他指出，本次会议汇集了海内外众多学 者的研究成果， ...

PayPal Holdings’ (PYPL) Buy Now, Pay Later (“BNPL”) business continues to demonstrate strong growth and strategic importance within its broader payments ecosystem. In the first quarter of 2025, PayPal reported more than 20% year-over-year growth in BNPL total payment volumes (TPV), along with an 18% increase in BNPL monthly active accounts. This momentum reflects both rising consumer adoption and improved visibility of BNPL options in PayPal’s redesigned branded checkout experience, which now features a mod ...

Core Insights - PayPal (PYPL) shares have declined 13.7% year to date, primarily due to increased competition in the fintech sector from companies like Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, and Adyen [1][2] - Despite PayPal's struggles, Visa and Mastercard have seen share increases of 10.3% and 4.5% respectively, indicating PayPal's relative underperformance [2][7] - PayPal is transitioning from a payments provider to a comprehensive commerce partner, focusing on personalized experiences and a unified platform for consumers and merchants [3][18] Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, PayPal's transaction margin dollars increased by 7% year over year to $3.72 billion, driven by strong performance in omnichannel commerce and Venmo, with Venmo revenues rising by 20% [4][10] - The Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) segment saw over 20% volume growth in Q1, with monthly active accounts up 18% year over year, indicating strong consumer engagement [5][7] - PayPal's forward 12-month P/E ratio is 13.74X, significantly lower than the industry average of 22.48X, suggesting the stock is undervalued compared to peers like Visa and Mastercard [11][13] Strategic Initiatives - PayPal is expanding its omnichannel strategy internationally, with plans to roll out NFC functionality in Germany and the UK [4][10] - The company is enhancing its partnerships with firms like Coinbase, Fiserv, and Shopify to bolster its growth outlook and expand the adoption of its PayPal USD stablecoin [9][18] - Investments in product modernization and geographic expansion are expected to impact margin improvement in the near term, but are essential for long-term growth [10][18] Earnings Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PayPal's 2025 earnings is $5.08 per share, reflecting a 9.25% growth over 2024, with Q2 2025 earnings estimated at $1.30 per share, indicating a 9.2% increase year over year [14][15] - Recent estimate revisions show a positive trend for the second quarter and full years 2025 and 2026, although the outlook for Q3 is less favorable [14][19]

Key Takeaways AFRM reported $783.1M in Q3 revenues, up 36% YoY, and raised its full-year guidance. SoFi's Q1 revenues grew 33% with net income rising 200%, but face credit risk from unsecured loan exposure. AFRM's current ratio of 11.5 highlights stronger liquidity versus SOFI's below-average 0.8 ratio.Affirm Holdings, Inc. (AFRM) and SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI) are two standout names in the fast-evolving fintech sector. Both cater to Gen Z and millennial consumers, as well as older consumers, through ...

Key Takeaways AFRM is now the default financing option for Shopmonkey auto repair shops across the U.S. and Canada. The deal gives AFRM access to a high-frequency, urgent spending category with broad consumer relevance. AFRM's total transactions grew 45.6% YOY to 31.3M, driven by repeat users in the last reported quarter.Affirm Holdings, Inc. (AFRM) has partnered with a cloud-based auto shop management platform, Shopmonkey, to become a default pay-over-time option for auto repair customers in the United S ...

Key Takeaways AFRM renewed its long-term capital partnership with MSC, extending their funding deal through May 2027. Moore has invested nearly $5B in AFRM's assets via flow agreements and securitizations since 2017. AFRM's funding capacity hit $23.3B, supported by 24 securitizations and over 150 capital partners.Affirm Holdings, Inc. (AFRM) has extended its long-term capital partnership with Moore Specialty Credit (“MSC”), the private asset-backed finance platform of Moore Capital Management. The renewed ...