Why Sezzle Stock Crushed it Today

By Eric Volkman – Dec 16, 2025 at 7:36PM ESTKey PointsIts board of directors just authorized $100 million in share repurchases.This doubles the previously authorized amount.These 10 Stocks Could Mint the Next Wave of Millionaires ›NASDAQ: SEZLSezzleMarket Cap$2.3BToday's Changeangle-down(10.37%) $6.86Current Price$73.03Price as of December 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM ETThe company continues to upsize its stock buyback initiatives.Ambitious fintech company Sezzle (SEZL +10.37%) was a sizzling-hot item on the stock market Tuesday. The spark that lit the fire was the company's announcement that it was doubling down on its share repurchasing activity; cheered by this news, investors bid up Sezzle stock by more than 10% that trading session. Back to buybacks Just after market close Monday, Sezzle announced that its board of directors authorized the company to repurchase up to $100 million worth of its common stock. That doubles down on a $50 million program that was announced in March. Image source: Getty Images. Sezzle is rapidly scaling up with the buybacks. Prior to authorizing that $50 million, the company's board had approved a $15 million initiative, and prior to that, one totaling $5 million. In its press release trumpeting the new program Sezzle quoted its CEO Charlie Youakim as saying it "reflects our strong financial position and long-term conviction in the business." He also said that it " reinforces our disciplined approach to capital allocation, particularly in a market environment that we believe presents an attractive opportunity to enhance shareholder value."Advertisement The company noted that under these authorizations, it has scooped up 2.9 million shares at an average price of $24.03 apiece. ExpandNASDAQ: SEZLSezzleToday's Change(10.37%) $6.86Current Price$73.03Key Data PointsMarket Cap$2.3BDay's Range$67.74 - $74.9952wk Range$24.86 - $186.74Volume1.3MAvg Vol930KGross Margin71.35% Keep your eye on the ball While it's always heartening to see that a company has the financial strength to authorize steadily increasing buybacks (although this one started at a fairly low level), I wouldn't buy any stock purely on its share repurchase program. Fundamentals matter more, and no company's buybacks are attractive if the numbers aren't looking good. They should always be at the forefront when considering an investment in Sezzle.About the AuthorEric Volkman is a contributing Motley Fool finance and stock market analyst. Previously, Eric was an equities analyst at European investment bank Raiffeisen Capital and Investment. He’s also been a freelance finance writer since 1995. He studied at Susquehanna University.TMFVolkmanRead NextNov 30, 2025 •By Motley Fool StaffThe Motley Fool Interviews Sezzle Co-Founder & CEO Charlie YouakimOct 9, 2025 •By Marc GubertiIs Sezzle Stock a Bargain After Crashing by 40%?Oct 6, 2025 •By Jeremy BowmanWhy Sezzle Stock Fell 16% in SeptemberAug 28, 2025 •By Neil RozenbaumMeet the Growth Stock That's Crushing the MarketJul 18, 2025 •By Jeremy BowmanThis Stock-Split Stock Is Up More Than 800% in the Last Year. Is It a Still a Buy?Jul 4, 2025 •By Motley Fool YouTubeSezzle: A Fintech Powerhouse in the Buy Now, Pay Later Arena