Affirm Holdings, Inc. Stock Price, News & Analysis

Affirm has entered a partnership with Ulla Johnson, enabling eligible customers to shop the designer’s collection using Affirm's payment options. Customers can split purchases over $50 into biweekly or monthly payments with rates starting from 0% APR, ensuring no hidden fees. Affirm's partnerships with over 7,900 merchants have shown significant sales increases; merchants reported an 85% rise in average order values in 2019 compared to other payment methods. This initiative enhances customer experience by offering a transparent payment solution.

Affirm Holdings (NASDAQ:AFRM) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Returnly for approximately $300 million in cash and equity. Returnly enhances the online return experience for over 1,800 merchants, processing more than $1 billion in returns for over eight million shoppers. The acquisition is positioned to streamline returns, allowing consumers to receive instant merchant credit upon return initiation. This move aligns with increasing consumer expectations for seamless online shopping experiences, especially as online returns have surged.

Affirm Holdings announced a partial early lock-up release for Class A common stock shares following the achievement of certain share price conditions on February 26, 2021. As a result, up to 15.6 million shares will be available for sale starting March 3, 2021. This release pertains to 10% of the shares from specific lock-up agreements involving directors and large stockholders. However, the remaining shares will still be subject to the lock-up agreements.

Affirm Holdings (NASDAQ: AFRM) announced the launch of the Affirm Card, a U.S. debit card allowing users to pay upfront or convert eligible transactions into pay-over-time options. This initiative targets the growing consumer interest in buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) services and the shift toward debit cards. The card will have no late fees or hidden charges. Affirm plans to make the card available later this year and invites consumers to join the waitlist for early access.

Vacasa and Affirm have announced a partnership to enhance vacation booking flexibility by allowing customers to split payments into manageable monthly installments. This collaboration enables eligible travelers to book vacation rentals with an option to pay over three, six, or twelve months at an APR as low as 0%. Vacasa, a leading vacation rental management platform, emphasizes its commitment to providing quality service and enhanced payment options, catering to the increasing demand for vacation rentals as consumer travel intentions rise in 2021.

Affirm Holdings (NASDAQ: AFRM) will participate in two upcoming investor conferences. On March 1, 2021, Max Levchin, Founder and CEO, will engage in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Virtual Conference at 3:30 PM ET. Following this, on March 9, 2021, CFO Michael Linford will speak at the Truist Securities Technology, Internet & Services Conference at 11:20 AM ET. Both events will be available for live streaming on the Company’s investor relations website, with replays accessible for a limited time post-conference.

Affirm reported strong fiscal Q2 2021 results, showcasing a 57% revenue increase to $204 million, and a 55% rise in gross merchandise volume (GMV) to $2.1 billion, year-over-year. Active consumers grew by 52% to 4.5 million, with transactions per active consumer increasing by 7%. Although the company recorded an operating loss of $31.7 million, it showed a significant decrease in adjusted operating loss, down by 92% to $1.8 million. The acquisition of PayBright Inc. and a successful IPO raised $1.3 billion, strengthening Affirm's financial position.

Affirm Holdings (NASDAQ: AFRM) will host a conference call on February 11, 2021, at 5:00 PM ET to discuss its second-quarter fiscal year 2021 financial results. CEO Max Levchin and CFO Michael Linford will lead the call. The financial results will be released after the market closes on the same day. This call aims to provide insights into Affirm's performance and strategies as a flexible alternative to traditional credit cards.

Affirm has announced its initial public offering (IPO) of Class A common stock, pricing at $49.00 per share. The company is offering 24,600,000 shares, expected to trade on the Nasdaq under the symbol AFRM starting January 13, 2021. The offering is projected to close on January 15, 2021, pending customary conditions. Affirm anticipates gross proceeds of approximately $1.2 billion, excluding any additional shares purchased by underwriters. Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and Allen & Company are leading the underwriting team.