InvestingPro’s bearish call on Sezzle delivers 51% return in just 2 months

Published 14/09/2025, 12:18
InvestingPro’s bearish call on Sezzle delivers 51% return in just 2 months

InvestingPro’s Fair Value analysis has once again demonstrated its effectiveness in identifying mispriced stocks, as evidenced by the recent success with Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL). On July 4, 2025, InvestingPro’s proprietary models flagged Sezzle as significantly overvalued, leading to a remarkable vindication as the stock declined 51% in just over two months. For investors seeking similar opportunities, InvestingPro continues to maintain its Most overvalued list of stocks showing potential downside.

Sezzle, a fintech company operating in the industrials sector with a market capitalization of $3 billion, provides buy-now-pay-later services to retailers and consumers. When InvestingPro’s models identified the overvaluation, the company was trading at $182.16, despite showing mixed fundamental signals. While revenue stood at $371.79 million with an EBITDA of $211.20 million, the stock had experienced volatile trading, including an unsustainable 105% surge in May 2025.

The accuracy of InvestingPro’s bearish thesis was quickly validated as the stock declined to $89.27 by mid-September. This movement aligned closely with the model’s estimated downside of 45.58%, ultimately delivering a 51.02% return for investors who acted on the signal. The prediction’s success was supported by subsequent developments, including multiple insider sales by key executives, with the company’s director, president, and CFO collectively selling shares worth over $1.6 million.

Recent quarterly results have further confirmed the overvaluation concerns. While Q2 2025 showed strong revenue growth of 76%, the accompanying decline in net income suggested underlying profitability challenges. The company’s decision to update its equity plan structure for sell-to-cover transactions also raised questions about future stock price support.

InvestingPro’s Fair Value methodology combines multiple valuation approaches, including intrinsic value calculations, comparable company analyses, and future cash flow projections. This comprehensive approach, coupled with real-time market data and fundamental analysis, helps investors identify both overvalued and undervalued opportunities before the market fully prices them in.

For investors looking to benefit from similar market insights, InvestingPro offers access to Fair Value analyses across thousands of stocks, along with real-time alerts, financial health scores, and proprietary indicators. The platform’s success with Sezzle demonstrates how combining advanced analytics with comprehensive market data can lead to profitable investment decisions.

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