Financials & FinTech research, Galliano’s Financials Research

Victor Galliano

Financials & FinTech research

Financials & FinTech, EM & Developed Markets

Galliano’s Financials Research

Galliano's Financials Research provides fundamental research in Emerging Markets financials, including FinTech, as well as financials in select Developed Markets.

The investment style applied is generally value oriented, although Growth At Reasonable Price (GARP) strategies can also be used where appropriate. 

Our investment research approach aim is often contrarian, looking to capitalise on overly sceptical or optimistic consensus views. In terms of valuation techniques, the focus is on PBV ratio to ROE, PE multiples and dividend yield, as well as the application of PEG ratios and, where appropriate, Sum of the Parts (SOTP) valuations.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Affirm shares jumped on the 16th December, on the back of the company’s renewal of its partnership pact with Amazon for a further five years</li>
<li>Despite this constructive news, we continue to see fundamental headwinds for premium valued Affirm, given the increasingly competitive BNPL market as well as the worsening consumer credit delinquency trends</li>
<li>Also, Affirm short interest is close to a three year low and as recently as early December the Affirm CFO has sold some shares; competitor Klarna remains one to watch</li>
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Affirm shares jumped on the 16th December, on the back of the company’s renewal of its partnership pact with Amazon for a further five years
Despite this constructive news, we continue to see fundamental headwinds for premium valued Affirm, given the increasingly competitive BNPL market as well as the worsening consumer credit delinquency trends
Also, Affirm short interest is close to a three year low and as recently as early December the Affirm CFO has sold some shares; competitor Klarna remains one to watch


BNPL Companies – Re-Iterating Our Bearish View on Affirm (AFRM US)

Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

Baptista Research

Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

Credit

<ul><li>Affirm Holdings reported a strong first quarter of fiscal 2026, reflecting broad-based momentum across its merchant network, consumer base, funding channels and product ecosystem.</li><li>The company highlighted significant operational progress supported by sustained GMV growth, expanding adoption of its card product and increased usage across both direct merchant integrations and direct-to-consumer channels.</li><li>A key development in the period was the five-year extension of its U.S. partnership with Amazon, which provides longer-term visibility into one of its most meaningful merchant relationships.</li></ul>

Affirm Holdings reported a strong first quarter of fiscal 2026, reflecting broad-based momentum across its merchant network, consumer base, funding channels and product ecosystem.The company highlighted significant operational progress supported by sustained GMV growth, expanding adoption of its card product and increased usage across both direct merchant integrations and direct-to-consumer channels.A key development in the period was the five-year extension of its U.S. partnership with Amazon, which provides longer-term visibility into one of its most meaningful merchant relationships.

Affirm Holdings Inc.: How Its Credit Innovation Is Unlocking Millions of New Gen Z Users!

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Leading Provider of Equity and Investment Research

GSBR Research

We are an independent equity research provider focused on covering global markets. The aim of the research is to provide an unbiased view of the fundamentals of the company.

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<li>Affirm has turned GAAP EBIT positive for the first time in Q425 reflecting disciplined cost control and improving unit economics.</li>
<li>Revenues are on track to reach nearly $4B in FY26, driven by expanding merchant adoption and the rising contribution from the Affirm Card.</li>
<li>The stock is  pricing in sustained 25–30% growth and margin expansion as evident in its elevated valuation multiple of 40.5x 2026 P/E.</li>
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Affirm has turned GAAP EBIT positive for the first time in Q425 reflecting disciplined cost control and improving unit economics.
Revenues are on track to reach nearly $4B in FY26, driven by expanding merchant adoption and the rising contribution from the Affirm Card.
The stock is  pricing in sustained 25–30% growth and margin expansion as evident in its elevated valuation multiple of 40.5x 2026 P/E.


Affirm Holdings (Nasdaq: AFRM) - Accelerating Growth and Expanding Profitability

<ul><li>Affirm Holdings, Inc. delivered a robust performance in its fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, marking significant progress in several key areas.</li><li>The company reported a record in key metrics, despite it not being the traditional peak quarter, indicating strong business momentum.</li><li>Affirm's growth is attributed to its continued focus on underwriting precision and consumer engagement, alongside significant contributions from its 0% APR products that are effectively attracting new customers and encouraging repeat usage.</li></ul>

Affirm Holdings, Inc. delivered a robust performance in its fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, marking significant progress in several key areas.The company reported a record in key metrics, despite it not being the traditional peak quarter, indicating strong business momentum.Affirm's growth is attributed to its continued focus on underwriting precision and consumer engagement, alongside significant contributions from its 0% APR products that are effectively attracting new customers and encouraging repeat usage.

<ul><li>Affirm Holdings, a leader in the "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) sector, reported its financial performance for the third quarter of fiscal 2025.</li><li>Here are the key highlights and considerations for an investment thesis based on the company's recent earnings call.</li><li>Affirm demonstrated growth with an optimistic outlook for the current quarter and fiscal year.</li></ul>

Affirm Holdings, a leader in the "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) sector, reported its financial performance for the third quarter of fiscal 2025.Here are the key highlights and considerations for an investment thesis based on the company's recent earnings call.Affirm demonstrated growth with an optimistic outlook for the current quarter and fiscal year.

Affirm Holdings: Will Its Merchant Offers & Dynamic Optimization Be A Game Changer?

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Affirm Holdings, Inc. is a financial technology company. The Company builds platform for digital and mobile-first commerce. Affirm Holdings offers financial services tool that allows consumers to purchase goods and services. Affirm Holdings serves customers worldwide.

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Affirm Holdings (AFRM US)

BNPL Companies – Re-Iterating Our Bearish View on Affirm (AFRM US)

Affirm's shares face challenges in competitive BNPL market and credit trends, despite the recent Amazon partnership renewal. Technical factors...

Victor Galliano

Affirm Holdings Inc.: How Its Credit Innovation Is Unlocking Millions of New Gen Z Users!

Affirm Holdings reported a strong first quarter of fiscal 2026, reflecting broad-based momentum across its merchant network, consumer base,...

Baptista Research

Affirm Holdings (Nasdaq: AFRM) - Accelerating Growth and Expanding Profitability

AFRM screens as a high-growth, improving-profitability BNPL leader trading at premium to peers. While valuation remains elevated, investors are...

GSBR Research

Affirm Holdings: Strategic PSP

Affirm Holdings, Inc. delivered a robust performance in its fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, marking significant progress in several key areas. The...

Baptista Research

Affirm Holdings: Will Its Merchant Offers & Dynamic Optimization Be A Game Changer?

Affirm Holdings, a leader in the "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) sector, reported its financial performance for the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Here...

Baptista Research

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BNPL Companies – Re-Iterating Our Bearish View on Affirm (AFRM US)

​Affirm's shares face challenges in competitive BNPL market and credit trends, despite the recent Amazon partnership renewal. Technical factors...

Victor Galliano

Affirm Holdings Inc.: How Its Credit Innovation Is Unlocking Millions of New Gen Z Users!

Affirm Holdings reported a strong first quarter of fiscal 2026, reflecting broad-based momentum across its merchant network, consumer base,...

Baptista Research

Affirm Holdings (Nasdaq: AFRM) - Accelerating Growth and Expanding Profitability

AFRM screens as a high-growth, improving-profitability BNPL leader trading at premium to peers. While valuation remains elevated, investors are...

GSBR Research

Affirm Holdings: Strategic PSP

Affirm Holdings, Inc. delivered a robust performance in its fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, marking significant progress in several key areas. The...

Baptista Research

Affirm Holdings: Will Its Merchant Offers & Dynamic Optimization Be A Game Changer?

Affirm Holdings, a leader in the "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) sector, reported its financial performance for the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Here...

Baptista Research

Affirm's shares face challenges in competitive BNPL market and credit trends, despite the recent Amazon partnership renewal. Technical factors...