Sezzle Provides Update on Antitrust Case Against Shopify
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SEZL gained 4.94% while several credit services peers were negative (e.g., BFH -2.68%, ENVA -3.19%, WU -1.10%), indicating this antitrust ruling was company-specific rather than sector-driven.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 06 | Q1 2026 earnings | Positive | +16.0% | Strong 1Q26 growth, profitability, and raised full-year 2026 guidance. |
| May 05 | Partnership announcement | Positive | -0.9% | New Pagaya underwriting partnership to expand point-of-sale financing options. |
| Apr 15 | Earnings date & conferences | Neutral | +5.0% | Scheduling of Q1 2026 results release and multiple investor conference appearances. |
| Apr 13 | Community initiative | Neutral | +2.7% | Community-focused event with Minnesota Timberwolves spotlighting local engagement. |
| Apr 06 | Product & user growth | Positive | +7.9% | MoneyIQ game and super app engagement highlighted during Financial Literacy Month. |
Recent fundamentally positive updates (earnings beat, product momentum) often saw positive reactions, though one partnership headline drew a slight negative move.
Over the last month, Sezzle reported strong 1Q26 results on May 6, with higher GMV, revenue, and raised guidance, and the stock rose 16.04%. A Pagaya point-of-sale partnership on May 5 coincided with a modest -0.90% move despite constructive terms. Earlier April news emphasized investor events, community engagement with the Minnesota Timberwolves, and rapid adoption of the MoneyIQ financial literacy game, with price reactions between 2.69% and 7.92%. Against this backdrop, the procedural antitrust ruling fits an ongoing period of operational and strategic momentum.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement explains that Sezzle’s core antitrust claims against Shopify under the Sherman Act and related Minnesota statutes will proceed, while an unlawful tying claim was dismissed without prejudice. The ruling is explicitly procedural and does not determine liability. In context, it follows strong Q1 2026 financial results and a recent expansion of Sezzle’s revolving credit facility to up to $300 million. Investors may track future court milestones and how any legal costs or outcomes interact with the company’s ongoing growth initiatives.
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Court allows Sezzle’s core monopolization and restraint of trade claims to proceed
Minneapolis, MN, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ: SEZL) (Sezzle or Company) // Purpose-driven digital payment platform, Sezzle, today announced that the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota has issued an Opinion and Order granting in part and denying in part Shopify, Inc.’s motion to dismiss Sezzle’s antitrust action.
The Court allowed Sezzle’s core claims to proceed, including claims for monopolization and attempted monopolization under Section 2 of the Sherman Act, unlawful restraint of trade under Section 1 of the Sherman Act, parallel claims under the Minnesota Antitrust Law of 1971, and a claim under the Minnesota Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
The Court dismissed without prejudice Sezzle’s unlawful tying claim under Section 1 of the Sherman Act and the corresponding portion of Sezzle’s state-law antitrust claim. The remaining claims will proceed.
The case, captioned Sezzle, Inc. v. Shopify, Inc., File No. 25-cv-2395 (ECT/SGE), is pending in the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota. The Court’s ruling is procedural in nature and does not constitute a finding of liability against Shopify.
A copy of the Court’s Opinion and Order is available on Sezzle’s Investor Relations website at: https://investors.sezzle.com/resource/sezzle-v-shopify/.
Contact Information
| Jack Fagan Investor Relations +1 651 240 6001 InvestorRelations@sezzle.com | Erin Foran Media Inquiries +1 651 403 2184 erin.foran@sezzle.com |
About Sezzle Inc.
Sezzle is a forward-thinking fintech company committed to financially empowering the next generation. Through its purpose-driven payment platform, Sezzle enhances consumers' purchasing power by offering access to point-of-sale financing options and digital payment services—connecting millions of customers with its global network of merchants. Centered on transparency, inclusivity, and ease of use, Sezzle empowers consumers to manage spending responsibly, take charge of their finances, and achieve lasting financial independence.
For more information visit sezzle.com
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