Summary
Affirm Holdings, Inc. reported strong top-line growth in its fiscal second quarter of 2026, with total revenue increasing by 30% year-over-year to $1.12 billion. This growth was primarily driven by a significant 36% increase in Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) to $13.8 billion, indicating robust consumer adoption and merchant participation on the platform. The company also achieved a significant operational milestone by turning an operating loss into an operating income of $117.6 million, a substantial improvement from a $4.3 million loss in the prior year's quarter. This improved profitability is a testament to effective cost management and scaling efficiencies, with total operating expenses growing at a slower pace than revenue. The balance sheet reflects substantial growth in loans held for investment, which increased to $8.3 billion net of allowance, demonstrating the company's expanding lending portfolio. However, the provision for credit losses also increased by 40% year-over-year, reflecting a proactive approach to managing potential credit risks associated with portfolio growth. Despite increased credit provisions and higher operational costs in areas like technology and processing, the company's ability to translate revenue growth into profitability is a key positive takeaway for investors, signaling operational leverage and a move towards sustainable financial health.
Financial Highlights
39 data points| Revenue | $1.12B |
| Operating Expenses | $1.01B |
| Operating Income | $117.63M |
| Interest Expense | $111.72M |
| Net Income | $129.59M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.39 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.37 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 334.27M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 349.37M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenue surged by 30% year-over-year to $1.12 billion, driven by strong GMV growth.
- 2Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) increased by 36% year-over-year to $13.8 billion, indicating significant platform expansion.
- 3The company achieved operating income of $117.6 million, a substantial improvement from an operating loss of $4.3 million in the prior year's quarter.
- 4Loans held for investment grew by 22% to $8.3 billion (net of allowance), showcasing portfolio expansion.
- 5Provision for credit losses increased by 40% to $214.2 million, reflecting proactive risk management amidst portfolio growth.
- 6Active consumers grew by 23% to 25.8 million, and transactions per active consumer increased by 20% to 6.4, demonstrating enhanced customer engagement.
- 7Sales and marketing expenses decreased by 27%, largely due to a reduction in warrant expense related to commercial agreements.