Yahoo Finance Affirm (AFRM) & FlightHub Partner to Expand Payment Options
Affirm Holdings, Inc. AFRM recently announced its collaboration with a Canadian travel agency — FlightHub. The deal enables Affirm to provide flexible and transparent payment options, like buy now pay later (BNPL), to eligible consumers for travel bookings, which will boost its transaction volumes.
AFRM’s business model of not charging any late or hidden charges further enhances its offerings. This partnership is an extension of AFRM’s existing partnership with FlightHub in the United States.
The deal comes at an opportune time for AFRM as demand for flexible payment options in travel booking is rapidly increasing. Per a 2023 FlightHub survey, Canadians are prioritizing travel compared to essential expenses. Almost half of Canadians are saving money by reducing other expenses to afford travel. The latest move is expected to make Affirm’s payment options available at the checkout for qualifying FlightHub customers.
Customers will be able to divide the total cost into monthly payments for purchases of more than 200 CAD. Hence, providing affordable and transparent travel alternatives poses AFRM’s revenues well for growth.
This move bodes well for AFRM as it aims to achieve a medium-term target of $50 billion in GMV by expanding the reach of its card and its merchant network internationally. Deepening adoption of AFRM’s cards through a rising number of partnerships should help the company improve its profit margins in the future.
AFRM’s adjusted operating income margin improved 1,600 basis points in the fiscal third quarter of 2024. AFRM’s recent cohort is spending at a higher annual spend rate compared with the year-ago quarter, highlighting improved engagement and continued innovation in offerings. Its number of active merchants grew 19% year over year to 292,000.
Price Performance
Over the past year, shares of Affirm have surged 107.6% against the 2.7% decline of the industry.
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Zacks Rank & Other Key Picks
Affirm currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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