Sezzle (NASDAQ:SEZL) Stock Rating Lowered by Zacks Research

Sezzle (NASDAQ:SEZL) was downgraded by equities research analysts at Zacks Research from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report released on Tuesday,Zacks.com reports.

SEZL has been the topic of a number of other reports. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $94.00 price target (up from $85.00) on shares of Sezzle in a report on Thursday, February 26th. TD Cowen cut their price target on Sezzle from $83.00 to $82.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods began coverage on Sezzle in a report on Monday, April 6th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $85.00 price target on the stock. UBS Group set a $76.00 price target on Sezzle in a report on Tuesday, February 17th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Sezzle in a report on Monday, December 29th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $108.33.

Sezzle Stock Up 2.3%

Shares of NASDAQ:SEZL traded up $1.74 on Tuesday, reaching $78.28. The company had a trading volume of 86,106 shares, compared to its average volume of 762,677. Sezzle has a 52-week low of $49.50 and a 52-week high of $186.74. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $70.19 and its 200-day simple moving average is $67.96. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.65 billion, a PE ratio of 20.93 and a beta of 8.14. The company has a current ratio of 3.92, a quick ratio of 3.92 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.82.

Sezzle (NASDAQ:SEZL) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The company reported $1.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.96 by $0.25. Sezzle had a return on equity of 88.61% and a net margin of 29.57%.The business had revenue of $129.87 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $128.29 million. Sezzle’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. As a group, analysts expect that Sezzle will post 4.7 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In related news, SVP Justin Krause sold 1,404 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $71.38, for a total transaction of $100,217.52. Following the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 80,909 shares in the company, valued at $5,775,284.42. The trade was a 1.71% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, CFO Lee Dickson Brading sold 1,240 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $71.38, for a total value of $88,511.20. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 292,002 shares in the company, valued at approximately $20,843,102.76. This trade represents a 0.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 46,837 shares of company stock worth $3,615,409 over the last quarter. Company insiders own 49.49% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Vestcor Inc purchased a new position in Sezzle during the 3rd quarter worth $29,000. Covestor Ltd grew its stake in Sezzle by 109.4% during the 4th quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 490 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 256 shares during the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC purchased a new stake in Sezzle during the 4th quarter valued at about $33,000. Avion Wealth purchased a new stake in Sezzle during the 3rd quarter valued at about $47,000. Finally, Strengthening Families & Communities LLC purchased a new stake in Sezzle during the 4th quarter valued at about $49,000. 2.02% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.