Sezzle Faces Slowdown to 28.7% Q4 Revenue Growth After Q3’s 67% Surge
Sezzle recorded $116.8 million revenue in Q3, up 67% year-on-year, but Q4 revenue growth is forecast at 28.7%, down from last year’s 101% surge. Sezzle’s shares have declined 15.6% over the past month as peers SoFi and LendingClub saw drops after Q4 results, with analysts maintaining a $92.60 price target.
1. Upcoming Q4 Earnings Preview
Sezzle will report Q4 earnings after market close on Wednesday. Last quarter revenue reached $116.8 million, a 67% year-on-year increase that beat estimates. This quarter, consensus expects 28.7% year-on-year revenue growth, marking a slowdown from the prior year’s 101% surge. Analysts have largely maintained their revenue and earnings estimates heading into the announcement.
2. Comparison with Personal Loan Peers
Sezzle’s personal loan peers, SoFi and LendingClub, reported Q4 revenue growth of 37% and 22.7%, beating estimates by 2.7% and 1.8% respectively. Despite those beats, SoFi shares fell 9.4% and LendingClub shares dropped 16%, indicating tepid market reactions to sector earnings outperformance.
3. Recent Stock Movement and Analyst Targets
Sezzle’s share price has declined 15.6% over the past month, versus a 10% average decline among personal loan stocks. The company enters its earnings report with an average analyst price target of $92.60, roughly 63% above the current share price, suggesting significant upside if results exceed tempered expectations.