Sezzle (NASDAQ:SEZL) Shares Down 12.7% – Time to Sell?

Shares of Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) dropped 12.7% during trading on Friday . The stock traded as low as $58.00 and last traded at $60.35. Approximately 325,823 shares were traded during trading, a decline of 57% from the average daily volume of 754,856 shares. The stock had previously closed at $69.12.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

SEZL has been the topic of several analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Sezzle in a report on Monday, December 29th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods initiated coverage on Sezzle in a report on Monday, April 6th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $85.00 price target on the stock. TD Cowen lowered their price target on Sezzle from $83.00 to $82.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, January 8th. UBS Group set a $76.00 price target on Sezzle in a report on Tuesday, February 17th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $94.00 price target (up from $85.00) on shares of Sezzle in a research report on Thursday, February 26th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have given a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $108.33.

Sezzle Trading Down 13.6%

The company has a market capitalization of $2.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.97 and a beta of 8.14. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $66.78 and a 200-day moving average price of $68.44. The company has a quick ratio of 3.92, a current ratio of 3.92 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.82.

Sezzle (NASDAQ:SEZL) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 25th. The company reported $1.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.96 by $0.25. The business had revenue of $129.87 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $128.29 million. Sezzle had a net margin of 29.57% and a return on equity of 88.61%. The company’s revenue was up 32.3% on a year-over-year basis. Sezzle has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.350-4.700 EPS. Research analysts predict that Sezzle Inc. will post 9.77 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, CFO Lee Dickson Brading sold 1,240 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $71.38, for a total value of $88,511.20. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 292,002 shares in the company, valued at approximately $20,843,102.76. This trade represents a 0.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, SVP Justin Krause sold 1,404 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $71.38, for a total transaction of $100,217.52. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president owned 80,909 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,775,284.42. The trade was a 1.71% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 46,837 shares of company stock valued at $3,615,409 in the last 90 days. 49.49% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Sezzle

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in SEZL. Vestcor Inc acquired a new stake in Sezzle during the third quarter worth about $29,000. Covestor Ltd grew its position in Sezzle by 109.4% during the fourth quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 490 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 256 shares in the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC acquired a new stake in Sezzle during the fourth quarter worth about $33,000. Avion Wealth acquired a new stake in Sezzle during the third quarter worth about $47,000. Finally, Strengthening Families & Communities LLC acquired a new stake in Sezzle during the fourth quarter worth $49,000. 2.02% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Sezzle

Sezzle Inc is a financial technology company specializing in buy now, pay later (BNPL) services that enable consumers to split purchases into interest-free installment payments. By integrating its platform with e-commerce merchants, Sezzle provides shoppers with flexible payment options at checkout while merchants benefit from increased conversion rates and average order values. The company’s technology is designed to offer a seamless user experience, with instant approval decisions and no hidden fees, positions it as a consumer-friendly alternative to traditional credit products.

Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sezzle completed its initial public offering on the Nasdaq under the ticker SEZL.