Lee Dickson Brading Sells 1,240 Shares of Sezzle (NASDAQ:SEZL) Stock

Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) CFO Lee Dickson Brading sold 1,240 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $71.38, for a total transaction of $88,511.20. Following the completion of 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 document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink.

Sezzle Stock Performance

Shares of SEZL stock opened at $73.47 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.82, a quick ratio of 3.92 and a current ratio of 3.92. The firm has a market cap of $2.48 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.64 and a beta of 8.57. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $68.11 and its 200-day moving average price is $72.68. Sezzle Inc. has a one year low of $24.86 and a one year high of $186.74.

Sezzle (NASDAQ:SEZL) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The company reported $1.21 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.96 by $0.25. Sezzle had a net margin of 29.57% and a return on equity of 88.61%. The firm had revenue of $129.87 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $128.29 million. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 32.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Sezzle has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.350-4.700 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Sezzle Inc. will post 9.77 EPS for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Sezzle

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT Holding S.A. acquired a new stake in Sezzle in the second quarter valued at $29,000. Spire Wealth Management purchased a new position in shares of Sezzle in the 2nd quarter valued at about $32,000. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Sezzle by 351.5% during the 2nd quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 298 shares of the company’s stock worth $53,000 after acquiring an additional 232 shares in the last quarter. Vestcor Inc purchased a new position in shares of Sezzle in the 3rd quarter valued at $29,000. Finally, Mark Sheptoff Financial Planning LLC acquired a new stake in Sezzle during the 2nd quarter worth $72,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 2.02% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Sezzle

Here are the key news stories impacting Sezzle this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Sezzle reported robust FY‑2025 results: total revenue +66.1% year‑over‑year and record net income of $133.1M; Q4 revenue grew ~32% — a fundamental beat that supports the company’s growth story. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Recent quarterly results included an EPS beat and management set FY‑2026 EPS guidance (4.35–4.70), and several analysts have raised ratings/targets — a catalyst for continued buy‑side interest. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Sector momentum: Zacks highlighted SEZL among services names that could benefit from a services‑sector rebound, which could draw additional flows if macro momentum persists. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional holders have been increasing exposure (several large funds added/expanded positions), providing a supportive ownership base even as insiders trimmed holdings. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Concentrated insider selling created near‑term downward pressure: CEO, COO, CFO, SVP, director and GC sold on the same day — roughly ~20,000+ shares at an average ~$71.38 (~$1.4M total) — which investors often view as a negative signal. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Higher risk/volatility profile (elevated beta and a wide 12‑month trading range) magnifies downside following negative headlines like clustered insider sales. Read More.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms have weighed in on SEZL. Zacks Research raised Sezzle from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, February 27th. Wall Street Zen lowered Sezzle from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, December 6th. UBS Group set a $76.00 target price on Sezzle in a research note on Tuesday, February 17th. 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. Finally, TD Cowen decreased their price objective on Sezzle from $83.00 to $82.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $113.00.

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.