Sezzle Reports Robust FY2025 Growth with $133M Net Income, Authorizes $100M Buyback; Addresses Cash Flow Restatement

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Sezzle Inc. reported strong FY2025 financial results with significant revenue and net income growth, authorized a new $100 million share buyback, and disclosed a material weakness in internal controls leading to a cash flow statement restatement.

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• Strong Financial Performance in FY2025

  Total revenue increased to $450.3 million in 2025 from $271.1 million in 2024, a 66.1% increase. Net income grew to $133.1 million in 2025 from $78.5 million in 2024, a 69.5% increase. Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) rose 55.1% to $3.94 billion, and active consumers increased by 11.9% to 3.049 million.

• Material Weakness and Cash Flow Restatement

  Management identified a material weakness in internal controls related to the classification of cash flows from notes receivable, resulting in a restatement of consolidated cash flow statements for FY2024 and interim periods of FY2025. The restatement did not affect the balance sheets, income statements, or stockholders' equity.

• New Share Repurchase Program Authorized

  The Board of Directors authorized an additional $100.0 million stock repurchase program on December 12, 2025, following $50.0 million in repurchases during 2025.

• Antitrust Lawsuit Against Shopify

  Sezzle filed a lawsuit against Shopify Inc. on June 9, 2025, alleging monopolistic and anticompetitive business practices, seeking an injunction and potentially tripled damages.

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Sezzle Inc.'s annual 10-K filing reveals strong financial performance for fiscal year 2025, with significant increases in revenue, net income, and gross merchandise volume. The company also authorized a substantial $100 million share repurchase program, signaling confidence in its valuation. However, the filing also discloses a material weakness in internal controls over financial reporting, which led to a restatement of prior cash flow statements. While this restatement did not impact the balance sheet or income statement, it highlights a need for improved financial reporting processes. Additionally, the company is evaluating a potential bank charter and is involved in an antitrust lawsuit against Shopify, indicating ongoing strategic and legal developments.