Sezzle gross merchandise volume in Q3
Short Answer
1. Market Behavior & Drivers
- Since last update (~12h): Market probability for the headline outcome rose +10.0pp, flipping the model's edge to -5.0 (-5.9pp).
- Our model independently increased Above $1.36 billion probability by +17.1pp, widening its edge.
- The model also independently raised Above $1.4 billion probability +14.4pp, compressing the edge.
- Sezzle's profitability focus and disciplined marketing likely limit Q3 GMV surpassing $1.4 billion.
- Exceeding $1.44 billion GMV faces headwinds from decelerating consumer spending.
Current Context
Sources (9)
- 1Sezzle gross merchandise volume in Q3 Odds & Predictions 2026kalshi.com
- 2Sezzle gross merchandise volume in Q3 Odds | PredictPediapredictpedia.com
- 3Sezzle Investor Relationsinvestors.sezzle.com
- 4Sezzle Quarterly Earningsinvestors.sezzle.com
- 5https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/q3-eps-estimates-for-sezzle-boosted-by-northland-securities-2026-08-10/marketbeat.com
- 6Sezzle (SEZL) Earnings Date, Estimates & Call Transcriptsmarketbeat.com
- 7Sezzle Inc. Common Stock (SEZL) Earnings Reports & Dates | FXEmpirefxempire.com
- 8Sezzle (SEZL) stock: 10-Q and 10-K analysis, 27/36 checks | TenQtenq.co
- 9Sezzle Stock In Focus Before Earnings Report - Simply Wall St Newssimplywall.st
2. Price Chart
Historical Price (Probability)
3. Significant Price Movements
Notable price changes detected in the chart, along with research into what caused each movement.
Outcome: Above $1.38 billion
📈 October 22, 2026: 44.0pp spike
Price increased from 6.0% to 50.0%
Outcome: Above $1.36 billion
📈 October 15, 2026: 67.0pp spike
Price increased from 8.0% to 75.0%
Sources (5)
- 1Sezzle Applies to Form FDIC-Insured National Bankmarketwatch.com
- 2Sezzle Submits Application to Establish a National Bank | INNinvestingnews.com
- 3Sezzle seeks OCC bank charter | Payments Divepaymentsdive.com
- 4Sezzle Stock Sizzles 16% After The Bell As… - Malakye.commalakye.com
- 5https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1662991/0001662991-26-000165.txtsec.gov
4. Market Data
Contract Snapshot
This market resolves to YES if Sezzle's Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) for Q3 is reported to be above $1.36 billion. Conversely, it resolves to NO if Sezzle's Q3 GMV is reported as $1.36 billion or less. Trading for this market ends on November 4, 4:00 PM EST. No special settlement conditions beyond the stated GMV threshold are specified.
Market Discussion
Sezzle is scheduled to release its Q3 2026 results on November 4, 2026 [1]. Prediction market pricing currently suggests a 79% chance of GMV above $1.36 billion, building on Q2 2026 GMV of approximately $1.3 billion and robust year-over-year growth [2]. Despite broadly constructive public sentiment, traders note potential risks including higher credit-loss provisions, margin compression, and macroeconomic factors [3].
5. Trust Index
Company-reported metric: finance and investor relations know the number before the earnings release
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6. What is the consensus among financial analysts for Sezzle's Q3 2026 GMV, and how does it compare to the range implied by Kalshi's market?
| Consensus Median GMV | $1.38 billion [1] |
|---|---|
| Analyst GMV Range | $1.34 billion–$1.46 billion [1] |
| Kalshi Probability GMV > $1.38B | 55% [2][3][4] |
Sources (5)
- 1Sezzle Inc. (SEZL) Stock Price, News & Chart | 4Conservative Finance4conservative.com
- 2Sezzle gross merchandise volume in Q3 Odds & Predictions 2026kalshi.com
- 3Sezzle gross merchandise volume in Q3 Odds | PredictPediapredictpedia.com
- 4Sezzle gross merchandise volume in Q3 - Kalshi Odds | CoinRithmcoinrithm.com
- 5Sezzle gross merchandise volume in Q3: Odds & Chart4search.com
7. How might Sezzle's stated H2 2026 focus on profitability and disciplined marketing affect its Q3 GMV growth trajectory?
8. How did Sezzle's GMV growth rate in the first half of 2026 stack up against key BNPL competitors like Affirm and Block (Afterpay)?
| Sezzle H1 2026 GMV Growth | 37.6% [1][2] |
|---|---|
| Sezzle Q2 2026 GMV | $1.3 billion (up 37.9% YoY) [1][3][2] |
| Affirm FQ2 2026 GMV Growth | 36% [4] |
Sources (9)
- 12Q26 GMV of $1.3 billion, up 37.9% YoYsec.gov
- 2Sezzle Inc. 8-K Filings - SEZLstocktitan.net
- 3Earnings call transcript: Sezzle Q2 2026 revenue jumps 52...investing.com
- 4affirmfq126designedsharesec.gov
- 5affirmfq226shareholderlesec.gov
- 6affirmfq326shareholderlesec.gov
- 7Block, Inc. (XYZ) Investor Relations - Block Announces Second Quarter 2026 Resultsinvestors.block.xyz
- 8Block, Inc. (XYZ) Investor Relations - Block Announces First Quarter 2026 Resultsinvestors.block.xyz
- 9Block, Inc. (XYZ) Investor Relations - As BNPL Goes Mainstream, Cash App and Afterpay Brings Pay-Over-Time to Every Purchase, Where Visa is Acceptedinvestors.block.xyz
9. What do alternative data sources, such as mobile app downloads and web traffic for Q3 2026, suggest about Sezzle's user activity?
| sezzle.com global rank (September 2026) | #213 [1][2] |
|---|---|
| Consumers transacting (prior 12 months as of June 30, 2026) | 3.2 million [2][3][4] |
| Q2 active subscribers | 854,000 [2][3][4] |
Sources (7)
- 1sezzle.com Traffic Analytics, Ranking & Audience...similarweb.com
- 2Sezzle Investor Relationsinvestors.sezzle.com
- 3Q2 2026 Sezzle Inc Earnings Call Transcriptgurufocus.com
- 4Sezzle expands super app after $1B Q1 GMV, guidance raisestocktitan.net
- 5Top Charts - Market Analysis - Sensor Towerapp.sensortower.com
- 6Top Grossing Apps | US | Top App Store Rankings for iOSapp.sensortower.com
- 7Sensor Tower - Blogsensortower.com
10. How have key macroeconomic indicators for Q3 2026, such as consumer spending and credit delinquency rates, evolved relative to Q2?
| Q2 2026 Real PCE Growth | 3.8% annualized rate (Q2 2026) [1][2] |
|---|---|
| Q3 Census Retail Sales Growth (QoQ) | 1.2% quarter over quarter (Q3) [3][4][1][2] |
| Q2 Aggregate Delinquency Rate | 4.7% of outstanding debt (Q2) [5][6][7] |
Sources (9)
- 1Consumer Spending - BEA Databea.gov
- 2United States Real Consumer Spending QoQtradingeconomics.com
- 3Monthly Retail Trade - Sales Reportcensus.gov
- 4U.S. Retail Sales Rise in September, Above Forecastshaver.com
- 5ReportData_templatenewyorkfed.org
- 6ReportData_templatenewyorkfed.org
- 7Household Debt Balances Decreased Slightly; Credit Card Delinquency Transition Rates Remained Steady - FEDERAL RESERVE BANK of NEW YORKnewyorkfed.org
- 8US Credit Card Accounts Delinquent by 90 or More Days (I:...ycharts.com
- 919 Revealing Credit Card Charge-Off Rate Statisticscardrates.com
11. What Could Change the Odds
Key Catalysts
Key Dates & Catalysts
- Expiration: March 06, 2027
- Closes: March 06, 2027
Sources (7)
- 1sezl-20261008sec.gov
- 2Sezzle to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Results and Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences | Nasdaqnasdaq.com
- 3Sezzle gross merchandise volume in Q3 Odds & Predictions 2026kalshi.com
- 4Documentsec.gov
- 5Documentsec.gov
- 6Earnings call transcript: Sezzle Q2 2026 revenue jumps 52% but stock sinks By Investing.cominvesting.com
- 7Q2 2026 Earnings Presentationassets.ctfassets.net