Affirm Holdings, Inc. - AFRM STOCK NEWS

Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM) has announced that its flexible pay-over-time options are now available to Apple Pay users in the U.S. with iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 or later. Users can split eligible purchases into biweekly or monthly payments for as low as 0% APR when checking out online or in-app. The integration combines Apple Pay's ease, convenience, and security with Affirm's flexibility, transparency, and no late or hidden fees.

To use Affirm with Apple Pay, users select 'Other Cards & Pay Later Options' at checkout, undergo a quick eligibility check, and choose from customized payment plans. Affirm Card™ holders will see the option to select Affirm directly. Every transaction is underwritten individually, maintaining Affirm's commitment to responsible lending. The integration preserves Apple Pay's privacy and security features, with Apple not retaining any user-linked transaction information.

Affirm's latest survey reveals significant consumer trends ahead of the 2024 holiday season, focusing on the impact of 0% APR financing options. Nearly half of Americans (48%) say these options influence their purchasing decisions, with top benefits including saving on interest (28%), affording larger purchases (19%), and easier budgeting (17%).

The survey shows varying preferences across generations and product categories. GenZ favors 0% APR for clothing, while millennials prefer it for travel experiences. Despite economic concerns, 70% of Americans feel equally or more confident about managing holiday expenses compared to last year. Notably, 40% plan to start holiday shopping earlier in 2024, with September being a important month for GenZ and millennial shoppers.

Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM), a payment network empowering consumers and helping merchants drive growth, has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024, ended June 30, 2024. The company has made these results available in a shareholder letter on the SEC's Form 8-K, which can be accessed through Affirm's investor relations website. Affirm will host a conference call and webcast to discuss these financial results at 5:00pm ET, led by Founder and CEO Max Levchin and CFO Michael Linford. Investors and interested parties can join the webcast live from the company's investor relations website, with a replay available after the call.

Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM), a payment network empowering consumers and helping merchants grow, has announced its participation in two upcoming investor conferences. On September 11, 2024, Founder and CEO Max Levchin, President Libor Michalek, and Head of IR Zane Keller will attend the Goldman Sachs Technology Conference in San Francisco. Levchin will participate in a fireside chat at 1:45pm PT, which will be webcast live on Affirm's investor relations website.

Additionally, on September 17, 2024, CFO Michael Linford, Chief Capital Officer Brooke Major-Reid, Chief Revenue Officer Wayne Pommen, and Zane Keller will attend the J.P. Morgan U.S. All Stars Conference in London, UK. These events provide opportunities for investors to gain insights into Affirm's operations and strategy.

Hotels.com has partnered with Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM) to offer flexible payment options for accommodations. Approved guests can now book trips and pay over time using Affirm's services, with no hidden or late fees. This collaboration expands on Affirm's existing partnership with Expedia Group, where it serves as the exclusive buy now, pay later provider for Expedia and Vrbo.

The partnership aims to enhance the travel experience by providing greater payment flexibility. Affirm's integration with Hotels.com allows travelers to split their total purchase cost into budget-friendly payments, with full transparency on the total cost upfront. This move aligns with Expedia Group's commitment to improving customer service through innovative technologies.

Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM) has expanded its partnership with Tekmetric, a leading automotive repair shop management solution. This collaboration enables thousands of auto repair shops using Tekmetric's platform to offer Affirm's flexible payment options to their customers. Approved customers can split their auto repair costs into monthly or biweekly payments, with APR as low as 0% and no hidden or late fees.

The integration, powered by Stripe Connect, allows auto repair shops to easily add Affirm as a payment option. This partnership aims to improve customer satisfaction, drive higher repair order values, and increase customer loyalty. Affirm's network now includes 292,000 retail partners, and offering their service at checkout can help businesses boost sales, increase average order value, and attract new customers.

Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM), a payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, has announced it will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 financial results on August 28, 2024, after market close. The company will publish a shareholder letter including the financial results on its investor relations website. Following the release, Affirm will host a conference call and webcast at 5:00pm ET on the same day. The call will be led by Max Levchin, Founder and CEO, and Michael Linford, CFO. A replay of the call will be available on the investor relations website afterward.

A new survey by Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM) reveals that 60% of Americans believe the U.S. is in a recession, despite no official declaration. The main reasons cited are inflation and rising living costs (68%), followed by complaints from friends and family about money (50%). On average, respondents think the recession started in March 2023 and will last until July 2025.

The economic uncertainty is affecting financial planning, with 68% of Americans saying inflation is negatively impacting their ability to save and make purchases. In response, 89% prioritize predictable monthly budgets, and 63% prefer upfront cost transparency. 54% have used or would consider using 'buy now, pay later' options, with 45% believing these help with budgeting. Additionally, 48% say 0% APR pay-over-time offers influence their purchasing decisions.

Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM) has partnered with RONA, a leading Canadian home improvement retailer, to offer flexible payment options for online purchases. Eligible consumers can now use Affirm at checkout on rona.ca to split their purchases into biweekly or monthly payments for up to 12 months, without any hidden or late fees. RONA, which serves 425 stores, aims to provide the same payment flexibility online as it does in-store. This collaboration with Affirm, which has a network of 292,000 retailers, including major brands like Amazon and Apple, helps consumers manage home improvement costs transparently and conveniently.