10-QPeriod: Q3 FY2023

Affirm Holdings, Inc. Quarterly Report for Q3 Ended Mar 31, 2023

Filed May 9, 2023For Securities:AFRM

Summary

Affirm Holdings, Inc. reported a net loss of $205.7 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, a significant increase from the $54.7 million net loss in the prior year's comparable period. This widened loss was primarily driven by a substantial increase in operating expenses, particularly in technology and data analytics, alongside restructuring charges of $34.9 million related to workforce reductions and office space consolidation. Despite the increased loss, Total Revenue, net, saw a healthy 7% increase to $381.0 million, primarily fueled by a 32% rise in interest income, reflecting growth in loans held for investment and recent pricing initiatives. Key operational metrics showed positive trends, with Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) growing 18% year-over-year to $4.6 billion, supported by an expanding merchant base and increased active consumers. The company also reported growth in active consumers (up 26%) and transactions per active consumer (up 34%). Affirm repurchased $299.1 million of its convertible senior notes, resulting in an $89.8 million gain on extinguishment of debt. The company maintained a strong liquidity position with $2.0 billion in cash and equivalents and available-for-sale securities, and $2.5 billion in remaining funding capacity across warehouse channels as of March 31, 2023.

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$380.98M
Operating Expenses$691.01M
Operating Income-$310.04M
Interest Expense$51.19M
Net Income-$205.68M
EPS (Basic)$-0.69
EPS (Diluted)$-0.69
Shares Outstanding (Basic)297.20M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)297.20M

Key Highlights

  • 1Net loss widened significantly to $205.7 million from $54.7 million in the prior year's quarter, largely due to increased operating expenses and restructuring charges.
  • 2Total Revenue, net, grew 7% to $381.0 million, driven by a 32% increase in interest income, reflecting growth in loans held for investment and strategic pricing adjustments.
  • 3Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) increased 18% to $4.6 billion, indicating continued platform growth supported by expanding merchant and consumer bases.
  • 4Operating expenses increased by 19% to $691.0 million, with notable rises in technology and data analytics, and the inclusion of $34.9 million in restructuring charges.
  • 5The company repurchased $299.1 million of its convertible senior notes, realizing an $89.8 million gain on extinguishment of debt.
  • 6Affirm maintained a strong liquidity position with $2.0 billion in cash and equivalents and available-for-sale securities as of March 31, 2023.
  • 7Active consumers grew 26% year-over-year to 16.0 million, and transactions per active consumer increased 34% to 3.6, highlighting increased customer engagement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Affirm reported a net loss of $205.7 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2023.

Affirm's Total Revenue, net, increased by 7% to $381.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, compared to the same period in the prior year. This growth was primarily driven by a 32% increase in interest income.

Operating expenses increased by 19% to $691.0 million primarily due to higher technology and data analytics costs, increased processing and servicing expenses, and the recognition of $34.9 million in restructuring charges related to workforce reductions and office space exits. Funding costs also significantly increased by 223% due to higher benchmark interest rates and increased utilization.

As of March 31, 2023, Affirm maintained a strong liquidity position with $2.0 billion in cash and equivalents and available-for-sale securities, and had $2.5 billion in remaining funding capacity across its warehouse channels.