Sezzle Inc (NASDAQ: SEZL) saw its shares surge 6.99% in pre-market trading on Thursday, building on the previous day's 9.34% gain. The continued upward momentum comes after the buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) provider released impressive third-quarter 2025 results and introduced optimistic fiscal year 2026 guidance, showcasing the company's strong performance and growth prospects.
The Q3 2025 results, released after market close on Wednesday, revealed stellar performance across key metrics. Total revenue soared 67.0% year-over-year to a record $116.8 million, while Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) climbed 58.7%, surpassing $1 billion for the first time. Sezzle's adjusted net income per diluted share rose 51.1% to $0.71, beating analyst estimates of $0.65. The company's Adjusted EBITDA reached $39.6 million, representing a 74.6% year-over-year increase and accounting for 33.9% of total revenue.
Adding to investor enthusiasm, Sezzle raised its guidance for FY2025 and introduced an optimistic fiscal year 2026 outlook, projecting adjusted net income per diluted share of $4.35. This positive forecast, combined with strong analyst recommendations and a median 12-month price target of $122.50 (about 49.8% above its last closing price), underscores the market's confidence in Sezzle's growth trajectory and profitability potential in the competitive BNPL sector.
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