Sezzle Inc. (Nasdaq: SEZL) lifts 2026 outlook after Q2 jump
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Sezzle Inc. reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, with Gross Merchandise Volume of $1.3 billion, up 37.9% year over year. Total revenue rose 51.7% to $149.7 million, lifting revenue as a percentage of GMV to 11.7% from 10.6%.
Active Subscribers grew 76.4% to 854,000 and Monthly On-Demand & Subscribers reached 982,000. Net income increased 47.7% to $40.8 million, or $1.17 per diluted share, while Adjusted Net Income was $39.3 million and Adjusted EBITDA $58.0 million, both above 50% year-over-year growth.
As of June 30, 2026, Sezzle held $112.0 million of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash and had $123.5 million drawn on a new three-year $300.0 million credit facility that reduced funding costs. The company repurchased $28.0 million of stock in the first half and raised FY2026 guidance to 35% revenue growth, Adjusted Net Income of $185.0 million, and Adjusted Net Income per diluted share of $5.25.
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- Q2 2026 Total Revenue grew 51.7% to $149.7 million, while Net Income rose 47.7% to $40.8 million, indicating strong expansion in both sales and profitability.
- Management raised FY2026 guidance for Adjusted Net Income to $185.0 million and Adjusted Net Income per Diluted Share to $5.25, marking a third upward revision of the year.
- Operating cash flow for the first half of 2026 reached $141.2 million, supporting $28.0 million of share repurchases under the $100.0 million buyback program.
- A new three-year $300.0 million receivables funding facility led by Mesirow reduced the interest spread by nearly 290 basis points to SOFR plus 3.86% and increased the advance rate to up to 92.5%.
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Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
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Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Q2 2026 Total Revenue: $149.7 million
Q2 2026 Net Income: $40.8 million
Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA: $58.0 million
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8 metrics
Q2 2026 Total Revenue
$149.7 million
Up 51.7% year over year for the quarter ended June 30, 2026
Q2 2026 Net Income
$40.8 million
Up 47.7% year over year; 27.2% of Total Revenue
Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA
$58.0 million
Up 51.3% year over year; 38.8% Adjusted EBITDA Margin
Q2 2026 Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV)
$1.3 billion
Up 37.9% year over year; revenue/GMV ratio 11.7%
Active Subscribers
854,000
As of June 30, 2026, up 76.4% year over year
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$112.0 million
Balance as of June 30, 2026
Receivables funding facility capacity
$300.0 million
Three-year facility led by Mesirow Alternative Credit
Updated FY2026 Adjusted Net Income guidance
$185.0 million
Raised from $180.0 million in prior FY2026 guidance
Key Terms
Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV), Provision for credit losses, Adjusted EBITDA, Non-transaction related operating expenses, +2 more
6 terms
Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) financial
"Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) grew 37.9% YoY to $1.3 billion."
Gross merchandise volume (GMV) is the total value of goods and services sold through a marketplace or platform over a given period, calculated before subtracting returns, discounts, or fees. Think of it as the sticker‑price sum of everything that passed through a store’s checkout; investors watch GMV as a measure of sales activity and growth momentum, but it does not equal the platform’s actual revenue or profit.
Provision for credit losses financial
"The Provision for Credit Losses was 2.4% of GMV, consistent with the Company's seasonal pattern."
Provision for credit losses is an amount set aside by a financial institution to cover potential future losses from borrowers who may not repay their loans. It acts like a safety net, helping the institution manage risks and stay financially healthy. For investors, it signals how cautious a lender is about potential loan defaults and can impact the company's profitability and financial stability.
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA4 reached $58.0 million, up 51.3% YoY."
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
receivables funding facility financial
"a new three-year, $300.0 million receivables funding facility led by Mesirow Alternative Credit"
A receivables funding facility is a loan arrangement where a company borrows money using its unpaid invoices as collateral, effectively turning promised customer payments into immediate cash. For investors, it matters because it improves short-term liquidity and working capital like a bridge loan, but it also adds financing costs and can obscure underlying cash generation or hidden leverage, so changes in these facilities can signal shifts in a company’s financial health.
antitrust lawsuit regulatory
"Shopify's motion to dismiss Sezzle's June 2025 antitrust lawsuit, allowing certain claims to move forward."
Earnings Snapshot
Total Revenue: $149.7 million · Guidance included
quarter ended June 30, 2026
Total Revenue
$149.7 million
51.7% YoY
Net Income
$40.8 million
47.7% YoY
Adjusted EBITDA
$58.0 million
51.3% YoY
Adjusted Net Income per Diluted Share
$1.13
61.4% YoY
Guidance
For FY2026, the company now guides to 35% Total Revenue growth, Adjusted Net Income of $185.0 million, and Adjusted Net Income per Diluted Share of $5.25.
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FAQ
How did Sezzle (SEZL) perform financially in Q2 2026?
Sezzle delivered strong Q2 2026 results with $149.7 million in Total Revenue, up 51.7% year over year, and Net Income of $40.8 million, up 47.7%. Gross Merchandise Volume reached $1.3 billion, increasing 37.9% year over year.
What were Sezzle's (SEZL) key profitability metrics in Q2 2026?
Net Income was $40.8 million with a margin of 27.2% of Total Revenue. Adjusted Net Income reached $39.3 million (margin 26.2%), and Adjusted EBITDA was $58.0 million, representing an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 38.8%.
How is Sezzle (SEZL) updating its FY2026 guidance?
Sezzle now targets 35% Total Revenue growth for FY2026, Adjusted Net Income of $185.0 million (up from $180.0 million), and Adjusted Net Income per Diluted Share of $5.25 (up from $5.10), reflecting increased earnings expectations.
What subscriber growth did Sezzle (SEZL) report for Q2 2026?
Active Subscribers rose 76.4% year over year to 854,000 as of June 30, 2026. Monthly On-Demand & Subscribers (MODS) totaled 982,000, up 31.3%, driven by marketing investments and expanded subscriber benefits.
What is Sezzle's (SEZL) liquidity and debt position as of June 30, 2026?
Sezzle held $112.0 million of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash and had $123.5 million outstanding on a three-year $300.0 million receivables funding facility, providing substantial borrowing capacity and improved funding terms.
What new products and initiatives is Sezzle (SEZL) launching?
Sezzle launched SezzleCash, a cash advance product for eligible subscribers, and plans to launch Sezzle Send, a P2P money transfer service. It also added new enterprise merchants including Poshmark, Gymshark, Debenhams, Brookshire's, and RockAuto.com.
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Conditions
On August 6, 2026, Sezzle Inc. issued a press release announcing its second quarter financial results for the period ending June 30, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information in this Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto) is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing by the Company, under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| Dated: August 6, 2026 | By: | /s/ Justin Krause | ||||||
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August 6, 2026
Sezzle Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
•2Q26 GMV of $1.3 billion, up 37.9% YoY
•Total Revenue of $149.7 million, up 51.7% YoY, a new quarterly high
•Active Subscribers up 76.4% YoY to 854,000, the largest YoY subscriber gain in Company history
•Net Income and Adjusted Net Income1 of $40.8 million and $39.3 million, up 47.7% and 58.4% YoY, respectively; Net Income per Diluted Share and Adjusted Net Income per Diluted Share of $1.17 and $1.13, up 50.0% and 61.4% YoY, respectively
•Updated FY2026 guidance: Total Revenue Growth to the high end of the prior range at 35%, Adjusted Net Income¹ to $185.0 million from $180.0 million, and Adjusted Net Income per Diluted Share to $5.25 from $5.10
Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) (Sezzle or Company) // Purpose-driven digital payment platform, Sezzle, is pleased to update the market on key financial metrics for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
“With SezzleCash now live and Sezzle Send launching in August, we are another step closer to realizing our vision of an all-in-one financial platform for our consumers," stated Charlie Youakim, Sezzle Executive Chairman and CEO. "Every new product and feature gives consumers more ways to use Sezzle across their financial lives. Our new $300 million credit facility with Mesirow gives us the funding capacity to support future growth while also meaningfully lowering our cost of capital as we scale. This momentum supports our third raise to FY2026 guidance, taking Adjusted Net Income to $185 million and Adjusted Net Income per Diluted Share to $5.25.”
Second Quarter 2026 Highlights
•Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) grew 37.9% YoY to $1.3 billion. Strong Subscriber growth fueled by marketing investment and enhanced shopping features lifted average purchase frequency to a Company high of 7.2x from 6.1x in 2Q25.
•Total Revenue climbed 51.7% YoY to $149.7 million, outpacing GMV growth and lifting Total Revenue as a percentage of GMV to 11.7% from 10.6% in 2Q25.
1 See appendix for a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.
Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) | sezzle.com | 700 Nicollet Mall, Suite 640, Minneapolis, MN 55402
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•Active Subscribers2 surged 76.4% YoY to 854,000 (rounded to the nearest thousand). Marketing investment, together with expanded subscriber benefits, drove the largest YoY Subscriber gain in the Company's history. Monthly On-Demand & Subscribers2 (MODS) totaled 982,000 (rounded to the nearest thousand) as of June 30, 2026, up 31.3% YoY.
•Total Operating Expenses rose 51.3% YoY to $94.7 million, reflecting GMV-driven growth in Transaction Related Costs and increased marketing investment. Operating Expenses held steady YoY at 63.3% of Total Revenue, while rising 0.6 percentage points as a share of GMV to 7.4%.
•Transaction Related Costs3 totaled $54.6 million, up 42.2% YoY, and increased 0.2 percentage points YoY to 4.3% of GMV, reflecting a higher Provision for Credit Losses. The Provision for Credit Losses was 2.4% of GMV, consistent with the Company's seasonal pattern of the provision building through the year toward its FY2026 target range of 2.5%–3.0%. Transaction Expense held stable as a share of GMV, while Net Interest Expense declined 12 basis points YoY on a lower cost of funds following the May close of the $300 million credit facility.
•Operating Income increased 52.3% YoY to $55.0 million. Operating Income held relatively flat YoY at 36.7% of Total Revenue. As a share of GMV, Operating Income reached 4.3% of GMV, up from 3.9% in 2Q25.
•Total Revenue Less Transaction Related Costs3 improved 57.7% YoY to $95.1 million, equal to 63.5% of Total Revenue, up 2.4 percentage points YoY. The metric represented 7.4% of GMV, versus 6.5% in 2Q25.
2 Active Subscribers are unique consumers who had an active subscription for either Sezzle Premium or Sezzle Anywhere as of June 30, 2026. Monthly On-Demand & Subscribers (MODS) defined as the combined total of Active Subscribers and Monthly On-Demand users. Monthly On-Demand users are unique users that have made at least one purchase through On-Demand during the month.
3 See appendix for a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.
Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) | sezzle.com | 700 Nicollet Mall, Suite 640, Minneapolis, MN 55402
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•Non-Transaction Related Operating Expenses4 increased 56.4% YoY to $43.4 million, as marketing expense scaled to $19.4 million from $8.8 million in 2Q25 in support of record subscriber acquisition and engagement. As a percentage of Total Revenue, Non-Transaction Related Operating Expenses rose 0.9 percentage points YoY to 29.0%.
◦Corporate Strategic Project Costs totaled $0.4 million in the quarter, reflecting professional services for the antitrust suit and bank charter application.
•Net Income of $40.8 million jumped 47.7% YoY, translating to Earnings per Diluted Share of $1.17 versus $0.78 in 2Q25. Net Income Margin declined 0.8 percentage points YoY to 27.2%.
◦Adjusted Net Income4 reached $39.3 million, up 58.4% YoY and equal to 26.2% of Total Revenue. Adjusted Net Income per Diluted Share was $1.13, compared with $0.70 in 2Q25.
•Adjusted EBITDA4 reached $58.0 million, up 51.3% YoY. Adjusted EBITDA Margin remained largely unchanged YoY at 38.8% of Total Revenue.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
•As of June 30, 2026, Sezzle had $112.0 million of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, $32.3 million of which was restricted.
•The Company had $123.5 million outstanding on its $300.0 million credit facility as of quarter end.
◦On May 11, 2026, Sezzle announced a new three-year, $300.0 million receivables funding facility led by Mesirow Alternative Credit, replacing the Company’s prior $225.0 million facility. The new facility improves funding terms by reducing the interest spread by nearly 290 basis points to SOFR plus 3.86%, increasing the advance rate to up to 92.5%, and lowering the minimum utilization requirement to $50.0 million from $60.0 million.
•During 2Q26, the Company repurchased $3.1 million of common stock, bringing first-half 2026 repurchases to $28.0 million under its $100.0 million share repurchase program.
4 See appendix for a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.
Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) | sezzle.com | 700 Nicollet Mall, Suite 640, Minneapolis, MN 55402
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Guidance5
The Company is raising its FY2026 guidance as follows:
| 2026 Guidance (Nov 2025) | 2026 Guidance (Feb 2026) | 2026 Guidance (May 2026) | Updated 2026 Guidance (Aug 2026) | |||||||||||
| Total Revenue Growth | Not provided | 25%–30% | 30%–35% | 35% | ||||||||||
Adjusted Net Income5 | Not provided | $170.0M | $180.0M | $185.0M | ||||||||||
Adjusted Net Income Per Diluted Share | $4.35 | $4.70 | $5.10 | $5.25 | ||||||||||
Initiatives Update
•Sezzle continues to expand its product suite beyond BNPL with the June launch of SezzleCash6 and the upcoming August launch of Sezzle Send6, extending the platform further into consumers’ everyday financial lives.
◦SezzleCash is a cash advance product that addresses consumers' short-term liquidity needs. Available exclusively to eligible Sezzle Anywhere subscribers, advances require no down payment and are repaid through Pay-in-4 or Pay-in-5. After a phased rollout through June, early results indicate SezzleCash is contributing to Sezzle Anywhere conversion, with the product also intended to support retention as cohorts mature.
◦Sezzle Send is a peer-to-peer (P2P) money transfer product available to all Sezzle consumers, enabling transfers to any recipient by phone number. Senders can fund a transfer in full or over five installments using Pay-in-5. Recipients claim funds by creating a Sezzle account, extending Sezzle’s reach with each transfer sent outside the existing user base.
•New Enterprise merchants joined Sezzle in 2Q26: Poshmark, Gymshark, Debenhams, Brookshire's Food & Pharmacy, and RockAuto.com.
•On May 11, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota granted in part and denied in part Shopify's motion to dismiss Sezzle's June 2025 antitrust lawsuit, allowing Sezzle's monopolization, attempted monopolization, and restraint of trade claims to move forward while dismissing its tying claim without prejudice. The case is proceeding to discovery.
5 See appendix for a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures. FY2026 Non‑GAAP adjusted financial guidance reflects add-backs for estimated FY2026 expenses associated with Corporate Strategic Projects.
6 SezzleCash loans are originated by WebBank. Sezzle Send loans are originated by WebBank or Sezzle.
Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) | sezzle.com | 700 Nicollet Mall, Suite 640, Minneapolis, MN 55402
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Awards and Accolades
•In July 2026, Sezzle was again recognized by three organizations that honored the Company in 2025. CNBC and Statista named the Company to the World's Top Fintech Companies in the Payments category, Newsweek and Statista included Sezzle on America's Best Online Platforms, and U.S. News & World Report recognized the Company as a Best Company to Work For across its Overall, Information Technology, and Midwest categories.
Upcoming Investor Events
•Sezzle Management will participate in the upcoming investor events:
◦August 13, 2026: 8th Annual Needham Virtual FinTech & Digital Transformation Conference
◦September 15, 2026 (morning): Oppenheimer FinTech Leaders Conference
◦September 15, 2026 (afternoon): FT Partners FinTech Conference
◦September 17, 2026: BTIG Consumer Finance Conference
Quarterly Conference Call and Presentation
The Company will host its second quarter earnings conference call on August 6, 2026, at 5:00pm ET.
To register for the call, please navigate to: https://dpregister.com/sreg/10210687/104810a8d77
All participants can access the webcast using the following link: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=GWa5dtPX
Upon registration, participants will receive the dial-in number. Those without internet access or unable to pre-register may dial in by calling: 1-866-777-2509 (US/CA toll free) or 1-412-317-5413 (international toll). A replay will be available until August 13, 2026. To access the replay dial 1-855-669-9658 (US toll free) or 1-412-317-0088 (International toll). Replay access code: 5692101.
In conjunction with the earnings call, the Company will release its presentation on the Sezzle Investor Relations website before the call. Please navigate to the Sezzle Investor Relations website for the presentation that management will review on the call.
Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) | sezzle.com | 700 Nicollet Mall, Suite 640, Minneapolis, MN 55402
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2Q26 GAAP Operating Results
| For the three months ended | |||||||||||
| ($ in thousands) | June 30, 2026 | June 30, 2025 | YoY Difference | ||||||||
| Total Revenue | $ | 149,683 | $ | 98,702 | 51.7 | % | |||||
| Operating Expenses | $ | 94,722 | $ | 62,616 | 51.3 | % | |||||
| Operating Expenses as % of Total Revenue | 63.3 | % | 63.4 | % | (0.1 ppt) | ||||||
| Operating Expenses as % of GMV | 7.4 | % | 6.8 | % | 0.6 ppt | ||||||
| Operating Income | $ | 54,961 | $ | 36,086 | 52.3 | % | |||||
| Operating Income as % of Total Revenue | 36.7 | % | 36.6 | % | 0.1 ppt | ||||||
| Operating Income as % of GMV | 4.3 | % | 3.9 | % | 0.4 ppt | ||||||
| Net Income | $ | 40,765 | $ | 27,604 | 47.7 | % | |||||
| Net Income as % of Total Revenue | 27.2 | % | 28.0 | % | (0.8 ppt) | ||||||
| Net Income per Diluted Share | $ | 1.17 | $ | 0.78 | 50.0 | % | |||||
2Q26 Non-GAAP Operating Results7
| For the three months ended | |||||||||||
| ($ in thousands) | June 30, 2026 | June 30, 2025 | YoY Difference | ||||||||
| Non-Transaction Related Operating Expenses | $ | 43,376 | $ | 27,727 | 56.4 | % | |||||
| Non-Transaction Related Operating Expenses as % of Total Revenue | 29.0 | % | 28.1 | % | 0.9 ppt | ||||||
| Transaction Related Costs | $ | 54,596 | $ | 38,390 | 42.2 | % | |||||
| Transaction Related Costs as % of Total Revenue | 36.5 | % | 38.9 | % | (2.4 ppt) | ||||||
| Transaction Related Costs as % of GMV | 4.3 | % | 4.1 | % | 0.2 ppt | ||||||
| Total Revenue Less Transaction Related Costs | $ | 95,087 | $ | 60,312 | 57.7 | % | |||||
| Total Revenue Less Transaction Related Costs as % of Total Revenue | 63.5 | % | 61.1 | % | 2.4 ppt | ||||||
| Total Revenue Less Transaction Related Costs as % of GMV | 7.4 | % | 6.5 | % | 0.9 ppt | ||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 58,019 | $ | 38,350 | 51.3 | % | |||||
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 38.8 | % | 38.9 | % | (0.1 ppt) | ||||||
| Adjusted Net Income | $ | 39,279 | $ | 24,804 | 58.4 | % | |||||
| Adjusted Net Income Margin | 26.2 | % | 25.1 | % | 1.1 ppt | ||||||
| Adjusted Net Income per Diluted Share | $ | 1.13 | $ | 0.70 | 61.4 | % | |||||
7 See appendix for a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.
Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) | sezzle.com | 700 Nicollet Mall, Suite 640, Minneapolis, MN 55402
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Appendix - Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Reconciliation of Operating Expenses to Non-transaction Related Operating Expenses
| For the three months ended | ||||||||
| ($ in thousands) | June 30, 2026 | June 30, 2025 | ||||||
| Operating expenses | $ | 94,722 | $ | 62,616 | ||||
| Transaction expense | (20,738) | (14,243) | ||||||
| Provision for credit losses | (30,608) | (20,646) | ||||||
| Non-transaction related operating expenses | $ | 43,376 | $ | 27,727 | ||||
Reconciliation of Operating Expenses to Transaction Related Costs
| For the three months ended | ||||||||
| ($ in thousands) | June 30, 2026 | June 30, 2025 | ||||||
| Operating expenses | $ | 94,722 | $ | 62,616 | ||||
| Personnel | (14,725) | (11,681) | ||||||
| Third-party technology and data | (4,907) | (3,428) | ||||||
| Marketing, advertising, and tradeshows | (19,396) | (8,772) | ||||||
| General and administrative | (4,348) | (3,846) | ||||||
| Net interest expense | 3,250 | 3,501 | ||||||
| Transaction related costs | $ | 54,596 | $ | 38,390 | ||||
Reconciliation of Operating Income to Total Revenue Less Transaction Related Costs
| For the three months ended | ||||||||
| ($ in thousands) | June 30, 2026 | June 30, 2025 | ||||||
| Operating income | $ | 54,961 | $ | 36,086 | ||||
| Personnel | 14,725 | 11,681 | ||||||
| Third-party technology and data | 4,907 | 3,428 | ||||||
| Marketing, advertising, and tradeshows | 19,396 | 8,772 | ||||||
| General and administrative | 4,348 | 3,846 | ||||||
| Net interest expense | (3,250) | (3,501) | ||||||
| Total revenue less transaction related costs | $ | 95,087 | $ | 60,312 | ||||
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Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA
| For the three months ended | ||||||||
| ($ in thousands) | June 30, 2026 | June 30, 2025 | ||||||
| Net income | $ | 40,765 | $ | 27,604 | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 502 | 324 | ||||||
| Income tax expense | 10,947 | 5,068 | ||||||
| Equity and incentive-based compensation | 2,113 | 1,498 | ||||||
| Other (income) expense, net | (1) | (87) | ||||||
Corporate strategic projects(1) | 443 | 442 | ||||||
| Net interest expense | 3,250 | 3,501 | ||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 58,019 | $ | 38,350 | ||||
(1)Adjusted prior periods to include corporate strategic project costs.
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Net Income per Diluted Share
| For the three months ended | ||||||||
| ($ in thousands, except for per share numbers) | June 30, 2026 | June 30, 2025 | ||||||
| Net income | $ | 40,765 | $ | 27,604 | ||||
Discrete tax benefit(1) | (1,928) | (3,155) | ||||||
Corporate strategic projects(1) | 443 | 442 | ||||||
| Other (income) expense, net | (1) | (87) | ||||||
| Adjusted net income | 39,279 | 24,804 | ||||||
| Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding | 34,724 | 35,507 | ||||||
| Adjusted net income per diluted share | $ | 1.13 | $ | 0.70 | ||||
(1)Adjusted prior periods to include corporate strategic project costs.
Investors should be aware that generally accepted accounting principles prescribe when a company may reserve for particular risks, including litigation exposures. Accordingly, results for a given reporting period could be significantly affected if and when we establish reserves for one or more contingencies. Also, our regular reserve reviews may result in adjustments of varying magnitude as additional information regarding claims activity becomes known. Reported results, therefore, may be volatile in certain accounting periods.
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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.
Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) | sezzle.com | 700 Nicollet Mall, Suite 640, Minneapolis, MN 55402
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)
| As of | ||||||||
| (in thousands, except per share amounts) | June 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Current Assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, including amounts held by variable interest entity (“VIE”) of $17,694 and $25,921, respectively | $ | 79,757 | $ | 64,054 | ||||
Restricted cash, current, including amounts held by VIE of $4,506 and $8,245, respectively | 4,549 | 8,413 | ||||||
| Notes receivable | 321,160 | 283,400 | ||||||
| Allowance for credit losses | (32,001) | (28,505) | ||||||
Notes receivable, net, including amounts held by VIE of $260,621 and $237,062, respectively | 289,159 | 254,895 | ||||||
| Other current assets net | 34,899 | 24,502 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 408,364 | 351,864 | ||||||
| Non-Current Assets | ||||||||
| Restricted cash, non-current | 27,743 | 30,134 | ||||||
| Deferred tax asset | 14,670 | 13,615 | ||||||
| Other assets | 5,694 | 4,616 | ||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 456,471 | $ | 400,229 | ||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||
| Current Liabilities | ||||||||
| Merchant accounts payable | $ | 57,905 | $ | 56,374 | ||||
Other payables, including amounts held by VIE of $172 and $1,476, respectively | 6,471 | 6,908 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue | 6,821 | 5,431 | ||||||
Other current liabilities, including amounts held by VIE of $869 and $0, respectively | 30,467 | 21,053 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 101,664 | 89,766 | ||||||
| Non-Current Liabilities | ||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 312 | 661 | ||||||
Line of credit, net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $1,978 and $1,268, respectively, held by VIE | 121,522 | 139,991 | ||||||
| Total Liabilities | 223,498 | 230,418 | ||||||
| Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||
Common stock and additional paid-in capital, $0.00001 par value; 750,000 shares authorized; 35,065 and 35,130 shares issued, respectively; 33,665 and 33,798 shares outstanding, respectively | 196,535 | 194,890 | ||||||
Treasury stock, at cost: 1,400 and 1,332 shares, respectively | (28,923) | (24,072) | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (836) | (683) | ||||||
| Accumulated earnings (deficit) | 66,197 | (324) | ||||||
| Total Stockholders' Equity | 232,973 | 169,811 | ||||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ | 456,471 | $ | 400,229 | ||||
Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) | sezzle.com | 700 Nicollet Mall, Suite 640, Minneapolis, MN 55402
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Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (unaudited)
| For the three months ended June 30, | For the six months ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands, except per share amounts) | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 149,683 | $ | 98,702 | $ | 285,222 | $ | 203,614 | |||||||||
| Operating Expenses | |||||||||||||||||
| Personnel | 14,725 | 11,681 | 29,392 | 26,729 | |||||||||||||
| Transaction expense | 20,738 | 14,243 | 39,258 | 29,560 | |||||||||||||
| Third-party technology and data | 4,907 | 3,428 | 9,322 | 6,802 | |||||||||||||
| Marketing, advertising, and tradeshows | 19,396 | 8,772 | 30,642 | 14,118 | |||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 4,348 | 3,846 | 8,328 | 6,977 | |||||||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | 30,608 | 20,646 | 44,283 | 33,447 | |||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 94,722 | 62,616 | 161,225 | 117,633 | |||||||||||||
| Operating Income | 54,961 | 36,086 | 123,997 | 85,981 | |||||||||||||
| Other Income (Expense) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net interest expense | (3,250) | (3,501) | (6,265) | (6,415) | |||||||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | 1 | 87 | (31) | 112 | |||||||||||||
| Income before taxes | 51,712 | 32,672 | 117,701 | 79,678 | |||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 10,947 | 5,068 | 25,633 | 15,910 | |||||||||||||
| Net Income | 40,765 | 27,604 | 92,068 | 63,768 | |||||||||||||
| Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income | |||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | (75) | 729 | (153) | 822 | |||||||||||||
| Total Comprehensive Income | $ | 40,690 | $ | 28,333 | $ | 91,915 | $ | 64,590 | |||||||||
| Net income per share: | |||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 1.21 | $ | 0.82 | $ | 2.73 | $ | 1.89 | |||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 1.17 | $ | 0.78 | $ | 2.64 | $ | 1.80 | |||||||||
| Weighted-average shares outstanding: | |||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 33,633 | 33,733 | 33,698 | 33,792 | |||||||||||||
| Diluted | 34,724 | 35,507 | 34,828 | 35,510 | |||||||||||||
Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) | sezzle.com | 700 Nicollet Mall, Suite 640, Minneapolis, MN 55402
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
| For the six months ended June 30, | ||||||||
| (As restated) | ||||||||
| (in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| Operating Activities: | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 92,068 | $ | 63,768 | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 938 | 598 | ||||||
| Provision for credit losses | 44,283 | 33,447 | ||||||
| Provision for other credit losses | 20,703 | 8,523 | ||||||
| Discount on notes receivable | (658) | (782) | ||||||
| Equity based compensation and restricted stock vested | 3,434 | 2,771 | ||||||
| Deferred income taxes | (1,055) | 2,485 | ||||||
| Other, net | 452 | 269 | ||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Other assets | (31,076) | (20,523) | ||||||
| Merchant accounts payable | 1,845 | (8,931) | ||||||
| Other payables | (423) | (4,645) | ||||||
| Other liabilities | 9,310 | (1,496) | ||||||
| Deferred revenue | 1,394 | 22 | ||||||
| Operating leases | 11 | 30 | ||||||
| Net Cash Provided from Operating Activities | 141,226 | 75,536 | ||||||
| Investing Activities: | ||||||||
| Purchases and originations of notes receivable, net of proceeds from repayments | (77,931) | (53,014) | ||||||
| Purchase of property and equipment | (765) | (431) | ||||||
| Internally developed intangible asset additions | (1,564) | (897) | ||||||
| Net Cash Used for Investing Activities | (80,260) | (54,342) | ||||||
| Financing Activities: | ||||||||
| Proceeds from line of credit | 108,000 | 95,000 | ||||||
| Payments to line of credit | (125,760) | (68,700) | ||||||
| Payments of debt issuance costs | (1,143) | (10) | ||||||
| Proceeds from stock option exercises | 618 | 3,564 | ||||||
| Repurchase of common stock | (32,805) | (30,663) | ||||||
| Net Cash Used for Financing Activities | (51,090) | (809) | ||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | (428) | 1,274 | ||||||
| Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | 9,876 | 20,385 | ||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period | 102,601 | 98,310 | ||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period | $ | 112,049 | $ | 119,969 | ||||
Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) | sezzle.com | 700 Nicollet Mall, Suite 640, Minneapolis, MN 55402
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) (continued)
| For the six months ended June 30, | ||||||||
| (As restated) | ||||||||
| (in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| Noncash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||
| Conversion of accrued profit-sharing incentive plan liabilities to stockholders' equity | $ | — | $ | 2,301 | ||||
| Supplementary disclosures: | ||||||||
| Interest paid | $ | 7,748 | $ | 7,036 | ||||
| Income taxes paid | 35,929 | 25,169 | ||||||
Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) | sezzle.com | 700 Nicollet Mall, Suite 640, Minneapolis, MN 55402
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Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our management’s current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends affecting the financial condition of our business.
Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "expect," "plan," "could," "may," "will," "believe," "estimate," "forecast," "goal," "project," other words or expressions of similar meaning (or the negative versions of such words or expressions). These forward-looking statements address various matters including the timing and nature of anticipated new products, our business strategy, future operations, financial performance or other future events. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Applicable risks and uncertainties include, among others: impact of the “buy-now, pay-later” (“BNPL”) industry becoming subject to increased regulatory scrutiny; impact of operating in a highly competitive industry; impact of macro-economic conditions on consumer spending; our ability to increase our merchant network, our base of consumers, and gross merchandise value (GMV); our ability to effectively manage growth, sustain our growth rate and maintain our market share; our ability to maintain adequate access to capital in order to meet the capital requirements of our business; impact of exposure to consumer bad debts and insolvency of merchants; our ability to comply with the applicable requirements of Visa and other payment processors; impact of the integration, support and prominent presentation of our platform by our merchants; impact of any data security breaches, cyberattacks, employee or other internal misconduct, malware, phishing or ransomware, physical security breaches, natural disasters, or similar disruptions; impact of key vendors or merchants failing to comply with legal or regulatory requirements or to provide various services that are important to our operations; our ability to protect our intellectual property rights and third party allegations of the misappropriation of intellectual property rights; impact of the costs of complying with various laws and regulations applicable to the BNPL industry in the United States and Canada; the impact of litigation, regulatory investigations and actions, and compliance issues on our business; significant and sudden declines or volatility in the trading price of our common stock and market capitalization; and other factors identified in the “Risk Factors” section of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “Annual Report”) and the Company’s subsequent filings filed with the SEC. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements contained in this press release, including any accompanying attachments or oral forward-looking statements that we or persons acting on our behalf may issue, which, except as otherwise noted, speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, any accompanying materials, or oral forward-looking statements made in connection with this press release.
Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) | sezzle.com | 700 Nicollet Mall, Suite 640, Minneapolis, MN 55402
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our operating results prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”), we present the following non-GAAP financial measures: Total revenue less transaction related costs; transaction related costs; non-transaction related operating expenses; adjusted net income; adjusted net income margin; adjusted net income per diluted share; adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”); and Adjusted EBITDA margin. Definitions of these non-GAAP financial measures and summaries of the reasons why management believes that the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to the Company and investors are as follows:
•Total revenue less transaction related costs is defined as GAAP total revenue less transaction related costs. Transaction related costs is the sum of GAAP transaction expense, provision for credit losses, and net interest expense less certain non-recurring charges as detailed in the reconciliation table of GAAP operating income to non-GAAP total revenue less transaction related costs above. We believe that total revenue less transaction related costs is a useful financial measure to both management and investors for evaluating the economic value of orders processed on the Sezzle Platform.
•Non-transaction related operating expenses is defined as the sum of GAAP personnel; third-party technology and data; marketing, advertising, and tradeshows; and general and administrative operating expenses. We believe that non-transaction related operating expenses is a useful financial measure to both management and investors for evaluating our management of operating expenses not directly attributable to orders processed on the Sezzle Platform.
•Adjusted EBITDA is defined as GAAP net income, adjusted for certain charges including depreciation, amortization, equity and incentive–based compensation, and corporate strategic project costs, as well as net interest expense as detailed in the reconciliation table of GAAP net income to adjusted EBITDA. We believe that this financial measure is a useful measure for period-to-period comparison of our business by removing the effect of certain non-cash and non-recurring charges, as well as funding costs, that may not directly correlate to the underlying performance of our business.
•Adjusted EBITDA margin is defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by GAAP total revenue. We believe that this financial measure is a useful measure for period-to-period comparison of our business’ unit economics by removing the effect of certain non-cash and non-recurring charges, as well as funding costs, that may not directly correlate to the underlying performance of our business.
Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) | sezzle.com | 700 Nicollet Mall, Suite 640, Minneapolis, MN 55402
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•Adjusted net income is defined as GAAP net income, adjusted for certain charges including discrete tax items, fair value adjustments on warrants, losses on the extinguishment of our lines of credit, corporate strategic project costs, and other income and expense, as detailed in the reconciliation table of GAAP net income to adjusted net income. We believe that this financial measure is useful for period-to-period comparison of our business by removing the effect of certain charges that, in management's view, does not correlate to the underlying performance of our business during a given period.
•Adjusted net income margin is defined as Adjusted net income divided by GAAP total revenue. We believe that this financial measure is a useful measure for period-to-period comparison of our business by removing the effect of certain charges that, in management's view, does not correlate to the underlying performance of our business during a given period.
•Adjusted net income per diluted share is defined as non-GAAP adjusted net income divided by GAAP weighted-average diluted shares outstanding. We believe that this financial measure is a useful measure for period-to-period comparison of shareholder return by removing the effect of certain charges that, in management's view, does not correlate to the underlying performance of our business during a given period.
Additionally, we have included these non-GAAP measures because they are key measures used by our management to evaluate our operating performance, guide future operating plans, and make strategic decisions, including those relating to operating expenses and the allocation of resources. Therefore, we believe these measures provide useful information to investors and other users of this press release to understand and evaluate our operating results in the same manner as our management and board of directors. However, non-GAAP financial measures have limitations, should be considered supplemental in nature, and are not meant as a substitute for the related financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These limitations include the following:
•Total revenue less transaction-related costs is not intended to be measures of operating profit or cash flow profitability as they exclude key operating expenses such as personnel, general and administrative, and third-party technology and data, which have been, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future, significant recurring GAAP expenses.
•Transaction related costs exclude significant expenses such as personnel, general and administrative, and third-party technology and data, which have been, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future, significant recurring GAAP expenses.
•Non-transaction related operating expenses exclude significant expenses, including transaction expense and provision for credit losses, which have been, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future, significant recurring GAAP expenses.
Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) | sezzle.com | 700 Nicollet Mall, Suite 640, Minneapolis, MN 55402
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•Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin exclude certain charges such as depreciation, amortization, and equity and incentive–based compensation, which have been, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future, recurring GAAP expenses. Further, these non-GAAP financial measures exclude certain significant cash inflows and outflows, which have a significant impact on our working capital and cash.
•Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin excludes net interest expense, which has a significant impact on our GAAP net income, working capital, and cash.
•Adjusted net income, adjusted net income margin, and adjusted net income per diluted share excludes certain charges such as losses on the extinguishment of our lines of credit, fair value adjustments on our warrants, other income and expense, and discrete tax items which have been, and may be in the future, recurring GAAP expenses. Further, these non-GAAP financial measures exclude certain significant cash inflows and outflows, which have a significant impact on our working capital and cash.
•Long-lived assets being depreciated or amortized may need to be replaced in the future, and these non-GAAP financial measures do not reflect the capital expenditures needed for such replacements, or for any new capital expenditures or commitments.
•These non-GAAP financial measures do not reflect income taxes that may represent a reduction in cash available to us.
•Non-GAAP measures do not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs.
•Other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate the non-GAAP financial measures differently or not at all, which reduces their usefulness as comparative measures.
Because of these limitations, you should not consider these non-GAAP financial measures in isolation or as substitutes for analysis of our financial results as reported under GAAP, and these non-GAAP financial measures should be considered alongside other financial performance measures, including net income and other financial results presented in accordance with GAAP. We encourage you to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures and not rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business.
Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) | sezzle.com | 700 Nicollet Mall, Suite 640, Minneapolis, MN 55402
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