Sezzle Inc's stock surged 14.86% in pre-market trading on Thursday, following the release of its first-quarter 2026 financial results that significantly exceeded analyst expectations.
The buy-now-pay-later platform reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.47 for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.24, while revenue rose 29.2% year-over-year to $135.54 million, surpassing forecasts of $129.15 million. The company also raised its full-year 2026 guidance, increasing its revenue growth projection to 30%-35% from the previous 25%-30% range and lifting its adjusted net income guidance.
Concurrently, analyst firm KBW raised its price target on Sezzle to $115 from $85, reflecting increased confidence in the company's growth trajectory driven by higher purchase frequency and improved credit performance.
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