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Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Affirm Holdings, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 10-Q (Quarterly Report)
Reporting Period: Three and nine months ended March 31, 2026
Business Overview: Affirm operates a next-generation commerce platform providing "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) solutions. The company facilitates installment loans for consumers and payment processing for merchants, earning revenue through merchant fees, interest income, and servicing fees. The company is incorporated in Nevada and operates primarily in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

Key Financial Metrics

Key Operating Metrics (Nine Months Ended March 31, 2026):

• Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV): $36.1 billion (37% increase YoY).
• Active Consumers: 26.8 million (22% increase YoY).
• Transactions per Active Consumer: 6.7 (20% increase YoY).

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Total revenue increased 33% for the quarter and 32% year-to-date, driven by a 35% increase in GMV and higher loan sale volumes.
• Profitability: The company returned to profitability, reporting net income of $102.9 million for the quarter compared to $2.8 million in the prior year. Operating income turned positive ($88.4 million) from a loss of $8.4 million.
• Expense Management: Sales and marketing expenses decreased 30% year-to-date, primarily due to a $95.6 million reduction in Amazon warrant expense and a $15.4 million reduction in Shopify warrant expense.
• Loan Portfolio: Loans held for investment increased 22% to $8.06 billion, reflecting growth in interest-bearing and 0% APR monthly installment loans.
• Provision for Credit Losses: Increased 33% for the quarter to $196.5 million, reflecting higher loan balances and updated loss expectations.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Management Commentary: Management attributes growth to increased active consumers, higher transaction frequency, and the expansion of direct-to-consumer products like the Affirm Card. The company continues to optimize underwriting to manage delinquency rates while supporting GMV growth.

Outlook & Strategic Initiatives:

• Affirm Bank: Applications submitted in January 2026 to establish a Nevada-chartered, FDIC-insured bank subsidiary to diversify funding and increase flexibility.
• Tax Position: Recent profitability may support the release of a significant portion of the domestic valuation allowance against deferred tax assets in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

Risks and Contingencies:

• Funding Liquidity: Reliance on diverse funding sources (warehouse facilities, securitizations, forward flow arrangements). Disruptions in credit markets or counterparty instability could limit funding access.
• Macroeconomic Conditions: Persistent inflation, elevated interest rates, and recessionary concerns may impact consumer spending and loan repayment behavior.
• Regulatory Environment: Subject to oversight by the CFPB and state regulators; potential for increased scrutiny and legal proceedings.
• Legal Proceedings: Ongoing appeal in Kusnier v. Affirm Holdings, Inc. regarding alleged false statements about the business model and interest rate vulnerability.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Funding Capacity: Verify the status of warehouse credit facilities and securitization pipelines given the $8.9 billion debt outstanding and reliance on capital markets.
• Credit Quality Trends: Monitor delinquency rates and the allowance for credit losses ($512.3 million) against the growing loan portfolio to assess future provision needs.
• Warrant Expense Volatility: Confirm the sustainability of reduced sales and marketing expenses, specifically the amortization schedules for Amazon and Shopify commercial agreement assets.
• Bank Application Status: Track the approval timeline for the proposed Affirm Bank subsidiary to understand potential shifts in funding strategy.
• Valuation Allowance: Assess the likelihood and timing of the release of the U.S. federal and state deferred tax asset valuation allowance.