Needham Rates Sezzle (SEZL) buy, $166 Price Target

Needham maintains its optimistic outlook on Sezzle, setting a price target of $166, a 9.49% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Jun 18, 2026, 6:01 AM EDT · Updated Jun 24, 2026, 9:01 AM EDT

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Needham rated Sezzle Inc. ($SEZL) "buy" with a $166 price target on June 18, 2026.

Since the rating, $SEZL is up 0.3% after 1 week, up 5.2% after 1 month and down 21.8% to date (from the $163.28 close on Jun 18, 2026).

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Key Points

Needham reiterated its buy rating on Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) with a price target of $166 on June 18, 2026.
Needham's $166 price target implies 9.49% upside from Sezzle Inc.'s ($SEZL) current $151.61 share price.
Sezzle's shares are trading near $146.73, with a market cap of approximately $4.93 billion and a P/E ratio of 23.9.
Insiders at Sezzle have been active, with recent planned sales by executives and open market purchases in May.

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Needham has reiterated its buy rating on Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) with a price target of $166. This update came on June 18, 2026, as analyst Kyle Peterson maintained a positive outlook for the company. Sezzle's stock has recently traded around $146.73.

Sezzle Inc. Stock Up 23.2%

Shares of NasdaqCM:SEZL traded near $146.73. Sezzle Inc. has a market cap of about $4.93 billion, with a P/E ratio of 23.9 and a forward P/E of 22.5. The stock's 52-week range spans from $49.50 to $186.74, indicating significant volatility over the past year. It has a 50-day moving average of $99.30 and a 200-day moving average of $77.92. With a beta of 6.97, Sezzle's stock is highly volatile compared to the market.

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Recent Earnings

Sezzle reported revenue of approximately $480.9 million, reflecting a growth rate of 29.2%. The company achieved a net margin of 30.8% and a return on equity of 91.95%. Earnings per share were $6.14. Investors are looking forward to the next earnings report, scheduled for August 6, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at Sezzle Inc.

Insider activity at Sezzle has been notable, with several transactions in recent weeks. On June 12, 2026, Director & President Paul Paradis sold 26,400 shares at an average price of $133.47 in a planned transaction. Earlier, on May 27, 2026, SVP Finance and Controller Justin Krause sold 3,178 shares at $117.72, also under a pre-arranged plan. Meanwhile, on May 15, 2026, several insiders, including Paul Paradis, made open market purchases, with Paradis buying 20,000 shares.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 18, 2026, Needham reiterated its buy rating on Sezzle with a $166 price target. Earlier, on June 2, 2026, B. Riley Securities maintained a buy rating with a target of $141. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods also maintained its buy rating on May 7, 2026, setting a target of $115. Overall, the consensus among six analysts is a buy recommendation, with a mean target price of $120.33.

About Sezzle Inc.

Sezzle Inc. is a financial services company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that provides payment solutions primarily in the United States and Canada. The company's platform allows consumers to buy now and pay later, offering installment options such as Pay-in-Four and Pay-in-Five. Sezzle's services are designed to extend credit at the point of sale, enabling consumers to manage their purchases over time. Under the leadership of CEO Charles G. Youakim, Sezzle employs around 201 people.

Bottom Line

Investors are closely watching Sezzle Inc. as Needham reiterates its buy rating with a $166 price target. The company's strong financial growth and innovative payment solutions make it a significant player in the credit services industry. While insider transactions and analyst opinions are important considerations, remember that this analysis is based on past data and trends.