Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) saw its stock price increase today primarily due to its strong first-quarter financial performance for 2024. The company reported a substantial rise in GAAP Net Income, achieving $8.0 million for Q1 2024, which surpassed the total GAAP Net Income for the entire year of 2023. This significant growth in profitability is attributed to several key factors:
- Increased Sales and Customer Engagement: Sezzle’s Underlying Merchant Sales (UMS) increased by 33.2% year-over-year, reaching $492.7 million, driven by heightened consumer engagement and purchase frequency.
- Operational Efficiency: The company improved its operating efficiency, as evidenced by a 155.3% year-over-year increase in Operating Income. This was supported by a decline in non-transaction related operating expenses and an overall reduction in operating expenses as a percentage of total income.
- Strategic Financial Management: Sezzle successfully refinanced its credit facility and secured a new $150 million receivables funding facility, which not only improved terms but also reduced borrowing costs significantly, enhancing the company’s financial stability and liquidity.
- Positive Guidance Update: Further boosting investor confidence, Sezzle raised its FY2024 guidance for GAAP Net Income from $20.0 million to $30.0 million and also increased its total income growth projections.
These factors combined to create a positive outlook for Sezzle, reflecting its effective strategy for growth and profitability, which in turn contributed to the rise in its stock price today.
