Welcome to our dedicated page for Affirm Holdings news (Ticker: AFRM), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Affirm Holdings stock.
Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM) is a Nevada-incorporated consumer lending and payment network company that focuses on pay-over-time options at checkout. This news page aggregates company announcements, partner releases, and regulatory communications so readers can follow how Affirm’s business and financial services evolve over time.
Recent news highlights Affirm’s focus on real-time underwriting and responsible credit decisions. The company has announced updates to its underwriting models that incorporate richer real-time signals, such as account balances and cash flow trends for consumers who link a bank account or maintain an Affirm Money Account. These updates are described as giving Affirm a more current view of a consumer’s finances at checkout and supporting more informed credit decisions.
Affirm also regularly issues news about partnerships and integrations. Releases have detailed expanded relationships with merchants such as Wayfair and Pacsun, where eligible shoppers can select Affirm at checkout for biweekly or monthly installment payments with no late or hidden fees. Other announcements describe integrations with payment and software platforms, including an expanded partnership with Worldpay for Platforms and the use of "Pay Later with Affirm" within Clio’s legal technology platform.
Investors can find coverage of earnings-related events and capital arrangements in this news feed as well. Affirm reports its quarterly financial results and hosts conference calls and webcasts, and it has announced an expanded long-term capital partnership with New York Life to purchase Affirm’s installment loans on a forward-flow basis. The company also shares information about investor conferences and shareholder-focused events, such as fireside chats with its leadership team.
By reviewing this page, readers can track Affirm’s latest product updates, underwriting developments, merchant and platform partnerships, capital relationships, and investor communications in one place.
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.