Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL – Get Free Report) General Counsel Kerissa Hollis sold 233 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $71.38, for a total transaction of $16,631.54. Following the completion of the sale, the general counsel owned 12,837 shares in the company, valued at $916,305.06. This represents a 1.78% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website.
Sezzle Stock Down 3.0%
SEZL opened at $73.47 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.48 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.64 and a beta of 8.57. Sezzle Inc. has a one year low of $24.86 and a one year high of $186.74. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $68.11 and a 200-day moving average price of $72.57. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.82, a current ratio of 3.92 and a quick ratio of 3.92.
Sezzle (NASDAQ:SEZL – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 25th. The company reported $1.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.96 by $0.25. The company had revenue of $129.87 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $128.29 million. Sezzle had a return on equity of 88.61% and a net margin of 29.57%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 32.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Sezzle has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.350-4.700 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Sezzle Inc. will post 9.77 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Key Headlines Impacting Sezzle
- Positive Sentiment: Sezzle reported robust FY‑2025 results: total revenue +66.1% year‑over‑year and record net income of $133.1M; Q4 revenue grew ~32% — a fundamental beat that supports the company’s growth story. Read More.
- Positive Sentiment: Recent quarterly results included an EPS beat and management set FY‑2026 EPS guidance (4.35–4.70), and several analysts have raised ratings/targets — a catalyst for continued buy‑side interest. Read More.
- Positive Sentiment: Sector momentum: Zacks highlighted SEZL among services names that could benefit from a services‑sector rebound, which could draw additional flows if macro momentum persists. Read More.
- Neutral Sentiment: Institutional holders have been increasing exposure (several large funds added/expanded positions), providing a supportive ownership base even as insiders trimmed holdings. Read More.
- Negative Sentiment: Concentrated insider selling created near‑term downward pressure: CEO, COO, CFO, SVP, director and GC sold on the same day — roughly ~20,000+ shares at an average ~$71.38 (~$1.4M total) — which investors often view as a negative signal. Read More.
- Negative Sentiment: Higher risk/volatility profile (elevated beta and a wide 12‑month trading range) magnifies downside following negative headlines like clustered insider sales. Read More.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in SEZL. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Sezzle by 8.8% in the 2nd quarter. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. now owns 1,508 shares of the company’s stock worth $270,000 after acquiring an additional 122 shares during the last quarter. BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT Holding S.A. bought a new position in shares of Sezzle during the 2nd quarter valued at $29,000. Spire Wealth Management purchased a new position in Sezzle in the 2nd quarter worth $32,000. VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al lifted its stake in Sezzle by 8.3% in the third quarter. VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al now owns 2,600 shares of the company’s stock worth $207,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC lifted its stake in Sezzle by 35.4% in the third quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 795 shares of the company’s stock worth $63,000 after purchasing an additional 208 shares during the last quarter. 2.02% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several research analysts recently weighed in on SEZL shares. Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and issued a $94.00 price objective (up from $85.00) on shares of Sezzle in a research report on Thursday, February 26th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Sezzle in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Sezzle from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, December 6th. TD Cowen decreased their price target on shares of Sezzle from $83.00 to $82.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, UBS Group set a $76.00 price objective on shares of Sezzle in a report on Tuesday, February 17th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $113.00.
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Sezzle Company Profile
Sezzle Inc is a financial technology company specializing in buy now, pay later (BNPL) services that enable consumers to split purchases into interest-free installment payments. By integrating its platform with e-commerce merchants, Sezzle provides shoppers with flexible payment options at checkout while merchants benefit from increased conversion rates and average order values. The company’s technology is designed to offer a seamless user experience, with instant approval decisions and no hidden fees, positions it as a consumer-friendly alternative to traditional credit products.
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sezzle completed its initial public offering on the Nasdaq under the ticker SEZL.
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