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Minneapolis, MN, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) (Sezzle or Company) // Purpose-driven digital payment platform, Sezzle, is pleased to update the market on key financial metrics for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. “We’re scaling with intention. It’s not just about growing fast, but investing the right way,” noted Charlie Youakim, Sezzle Executive Chairman and CEO. “The product features and marketing initiatives we’ve rolled out are driving stronger engagement and broader adoptio ...

Core Insights - Both Nu Holdings (NU) and Sezzle (SEZL) are positioned in the rapidly growing fintech sector, with NU serving over 118 million customers across Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia, while SEZL focuses on providing payment solutions for the underbanked population [1][7]. Group 1: Nu Holdings (NU) - NU's cloud-centric, mobile-first infrastructure allows it to serve customers at a lower cost compared to traditional banks, contributing to a 19% year-over-year growth in customers during Q1 2025 [3]. - The company reported a 40% year-over-year growth in revenues and a 74% increase in net income for Q1 2025, with EBITDA margin rising by 440 basis points and net margin increasing by 400 basis points [4]. - NU has successfully expanded its customer base in Mexico and Colombia, with over 6 million and 1.5 million customers respectively, leveraging its scalable model to gain a first-mover advantage in these markets [5]. - Despite its strengths, NU faces competitive pressure from established players like SoFi, which could impact its market share [6]. Group 2: Sezzle (SEZL) - SEZL targets the underbanked population, with the digital payment market expected to grow at an 11.8% CAGR from 2023 to 2028, providing significant growth opportunities [7]. - The company has seen a 123.3% year-over-year increase in revenues and a 260.6% rise in operating income during Q1 2025, driven by an increase in customer purchase frequency from 4.5X to 6.5X [8]. - SEZL's product innovation, such as the On-Demand feature, enhances customer experience and flexibility, solidifying its position in the fintech space [9]. - However, the BNPL sector faces regulatory scrutiny, which could increase compliance costs and impact SEZL's customer acquisition and margins [11]. Group 3: Financial Estimates and Valuation - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NU's 2025 sales is $14.9 billion, indicating a 29.4% year-over-year growth, with earnings estimated at 54 cents per share, reflecting a 20% increase [12]. - For SEZL, the 2025 sales estimate is $441.8 million, implying a 62.9% year-over-year growth, with earnings projected at $3.26, a 77.2% rise from the previous year [13]. - NU is trading at a forward P/E ratio of 20.7X, slightly above its 12-month median, while SEZL trades at 36.97X, indicating that NU is a cheaper stock compared to SEZL [15]. Group 4: Investment Outlook - NU is considered a better investment option due to its strong financials, effective credit risk management, and lower valuation compared to SEZL, despite both companies being fundamentally strong [17][18].

Core Insights - Sezzle Inc.'s stock has surged 218.5% year-to-date, significantly outperforming the industry's 2.5% growth and the S&P 500's 5.8% rise [1] - The stock's performance over the past three months also shows a 217.8% increase, contrasting with declines in peers Global Payments and Corpay [4] Product Innovations and Growth - Sezzle launched "On-Demand" in October 2024, allowing users to Pay-in-4 wherever Visa is accepted, leading to 707,000 Monthly On-Demand Subscribers by December 2024 [6] - User engagement increased, with purchase frequency rising to 6.1 times in Q1 2025 from 4.5 times a year ago, contributing to a 64.1% increase in GMV and a 123.3% rise in revenue year-over-year [7][8] - The introduction of Sezzle Balance has led to $65 million loaded by shoppers, indicating strong adoption [9] - Approximately 17% of users saved over $50 on purchases, with 43% saving at least $5, enhancing customer retention [10] Profitability and Liquidity - Sezzle reported a return on equity (ROE) of 114.4% in Q1 2025, significantly higher than the industry's 48.5% [11] - The company's current ratio stands at 2.62, well above the industry's 1.15, indicating strong liquidity and improved from previous quarters [13] Revenue Projections - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Sezzle's 2025 sales is $441.8 million, reflecting a 63% year-over-year increase, with further growth expected in 2026 [15] Valuation Concerns - Sezzle's stock is currently priced at 35.82 times forward earnings, higher than the industry's average of 21.88 times, raising concerns about overvaluation [16] Regulatory Environment - The BNPL sector faces increasing scrutiny from regulators, with potential compliance costs and operational impacts due to new state regulations [20][22]

Core Insights - Sezzle Inc. has launched new features aimed at helping consumers manage financial pressures amid declining consumer confidence, as indicated by the Conference Board's index reaching its lowest level since May 2020 [1] Group 1: New Features and User Experience - Sezzle is enhancing the shopping experience by integrating product discovery, personalized deals, and a faster checkout process, with a price comparison tool that has helped 49% of users save $5 or more by choosing the lowest-priced option [2] - Recent user surveys show that 17% of users saved over $50 on their last purchase using Sezzle's savings tools, while 43% reported saving at least $5, highlighting the effectiveness of these features in driving user engagement and value [3] Group 2: Company Vision and Future Developments - The company aims to deliver value at every interaction, focusing on smarter discovery, seamless checkout, and transparent pricing to build consumer trust and loyalty [4] - Sezzle is committed to creating a more personalized and responsible shopping ecosystem, with additional tools planned for 2025 to enhance the shopping and payments experience [4] Group 3: Adoption and Tools - Since its launch, Sezzle Balance has seen over $65 million loaded by shoppers, indicating strong adoption and trust in its convenience [7] - New tools include Express Checkout to streamline the purchasing process, a Browser Extension for automatic coupon application, a Products Tab for discovering trending items, and a Wishlist feature for tracking desired products [7]

Core Insights - Qifu Technology (QFIN) and Sezzle (SEZL) are significant players in the credit tech sector, with QFIN focusing on AI-powered credit solutions in China and SEZL providing buy-now-pay-later services in the U.S. [2][8] Qifu Technology (QFIN) - QFIN operates a capital-light model that reduces credit risk and enhances growth, utilizing the Intelligence Credit Engine (ICE) to connect borrowers with financial partners [4][6] - The company reported a 15.8% year-over-year growth in total facilitation and origination loan volume, with operating income increasing by 44.8% year-over-year [5] - QFIN's AI-Plus credit strategy, launched in early 2025, aims to improve credit processes and has already led to increased loan volumes and stable delinquency rates at 0.6% [6] - The Chinese digital lending platform market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 27.3% from 2024 to 2030, indicating a favorable market environment for QFIN [7] Sezzle (SEZL) - SEZL targets the underbanked population in the U.S. fintech market, capitalizing on the growing digital payment sector expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.8% from 2023 to 2028 [8] - The company experienced a remarkable 123.3% increase in revenues year-over-year in Q1 2025, driven by a 64.1% rise in gross merchandise volume [9] - SEZL's customer purchase frequency increased to 6.5 times annually, reflecting higher transaction volumes and revenue growth [11] Financial Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for QFIN's 2025 sales is $2.6 billion, suggesting a 7.6% year-over-year growth, with earnings expected to rise by 25.3% [12] - For SEZL, the 2025 sales estimate is $441.8 million, indicating a 62.9% year-over-year growth, with earnings projected to grow by 77.2% [15] Valuation Comparison - QFIN is trading at a forward P/E ratio of 5.97X, while SEZL is at 43.86X, indicating that QFIN is relatively cheaper compared to SEZL [17] - Despite SEZL's strong growth and high Zacks Rank, QFIN presents a more attractive risk-reward profile for value-conscious investors [19][20]

Financial Performance - Sezzle's GMV增长了64.1%[10] - Total Revenue同比增长123.3%[10] - 净利润为3620万美元，净利润率为34.5%[10] - 公司将全年净利润预期从8040万美元上调至1.2亿美元，每股收益从2.21美元上调至3.25美元[10] - Total Revenue Less Transaction Related Costs占总收入的70.4%[10] User Engagement - Monthly On-Demand & Subscribers (MODS)达到65.8万，同比增长77.4%[10] - 平均季度购买频率为6.1次，高于去年同期的4.5次[10] Product Expansion - 公司推出了Pay-in-5 (beta), Sezzle Balance, Money IQ等新产品[10] - 改进了购物体验，包括Wishlist, Price Comparison & Auto-Couponing (beta)等功能[10] Balance Sheet - 现金和现金等价物总额为1.20869亿美元[61]

Core Insights - Sezzle Inc. has raised its 2025 Net Income guidance by nearly 50% to $120 million due to stronger consumer activity and better-than-expected repayment trends [2][16] - The company reported significant growth in key financial metrics for the first quarter of 2025, including a 64.1% year-over-year increase in Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) to $808.7 million [5] - Total Revenue for 1Q25 reached a new high of $104.9 million, reflecting a 123.3% year-over-year growth, driven by higher engagement and a partnership with WebBank [5] Financial Performance - Operating Income surged 260.6% year-over-year to $49.9 million, with an Operating Margin of 47.6%, an increase of 18.2 points from the previous year [5] - Net Income more than quadrupled year-over-year to $36.2 million, representing 34.5% of Total Revenue, equating to Earnings per Diluted Share of $1.00 [5] - Adjusted EBITDA grew 243.7% year-over-year to $51.4 million, accounting for 49.0% of Total Revenue, marking a 17.1-point expansion from 1Q24 [5] Cost Management - Total Operating Expenses increased 66.0% year-over-year to $55.0 million, but as a share of Total Revenue, it improved by 18.2 points to 52.4% [5] - Transaction Related Costs as a percentage of GMV decreased from 4.3% to 3.8% year-over-year, attributed to better credit performance and effective payment processing strategies [5] - Non-Transaction Related Operating Expenses rose 65.9% year-over-year to $26.9 million, but improved as a share of Total Revenue, declining to 25.6% [5] Guidance Update - The updated FY2025 guidance includes raising Net Income and Adjusted Net Income to $120 million from $80.4 million, and Total Revenue Growth guidance to 60-65% from 25-30% [16] - The company anticipates an effective tax rate of 25% for FY2025 [16] Strategic Initiatives - Sezzle launched new features such as Pay-in-5, enhanced shopping tools, and Money IQ to deepen consumer engagement and streamline the shopping experience [16] - The company expanded its merchant network, adding Scheels and WHOP to its partnerships [16] Upcoming Events - Sezzle will host its first quarter earnings conference call on May 7, 2025, and will participate in several investor conferences throughout May and June [9][16]