Affirm shares in focus as CFO to speak at fireside chat

Investors are closely monitoring Affirm Holdings , Inc. (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:AFRM ) as the company's Chief Financial Officer, Rob O’Hare, prepares to engage in a fireside chat today. The event, set to start at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, will be hosted by Deutsche Bank (ETR:DBKGn ) analyst Bryan Keane and is expected to cover a range of topics including the company's strategic direction, product offerings, business model, and financial performance.

The live webcast of the chat will be accessible on Affirm's investor relations website, allowing shareholders to tune in to the discussion. Management will also take this opportunity to answer some of the most pressing questions submitted by both retail and institutional shareholders.

In related news, Affirm's stock has been positively reassessed by Mizuho (NYSE:MFG ) analyst Dan Dolev on Thursday, following a comparative analysis with Klarna, a peer in the digital payments space that is approaching its initial public offering. Dolev's findings highlighted several key points:

Affirm's Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) is a quarter of Klarna's, yet their revenues are comparable, indicating Affirm is closing the gap. Affirm's growth rate is approximately double that of Klarna's. Affirm's emphasis on interest-bearing loans, which represent about 75% of its GMV, contrasts with Klarna's focus on 'Pay-in-X' options, estimated to be over 80% of their GMV. This strategy results in Affirm having a quadruple higher gross and net take rate. Affirm's adjusted operating margin year-to-date stands at roughly 19%, more than double Klarna's 8%.

Based on these insights and the potential for increased earnings from international expansion, Dolev has increased the price target for Affirm to $78, up from the previous target of $69. This adjustment reflects a more optimistic outlook for the company's financial growth.

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Source: Investing.com