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Will Affirm's Auto Move With Shopmonkey Fuel More Repeat Users?
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Key Takeaways
AFRM is now the default financing option for Shopmonkey auto repair shops across the U.S. and Canada.
The deal gives AFRM access to a high-frequency, urgent spending category with broad consumer relevance.
AFRM's total transactions grew 45.6% YOY to 31.3M, driven by repeat users in the last reported quarter.
Affirm Holdings, Inc. (AFRM - Free Report) has partnered with a cloud-based auto shop management platform, Shopmonkey, to become a default pay-over-time option for auto repair customers in the United States and Canada. This integration allows auto shops using Shopmonkey’s payment processing system to offer Affirm’s financing plans directly to their customers, who can now split repair costs into manageable biweekly or monthly payments, sometimes at 0% APR, with no hidden or late fees.
This move is important because it gives Affirm access to a large network of small and mid-sized auto shops, helping it expand into a steady, high-need spending category: auto repairs. On average, car owners spend nearly $800 per year on maintenance, which is often an unplanned or urgent cost. By offering financing at the point of service, Affirm becomes more relevant to consumers and merchants alike.
This partnership will likely boost Affirm’s transaction volume and customer base, strengthening its position in the growing buy now, pay later (“BNPL”) space. In the last reported quarter, its total transactions grew 45.6% year-over-year to 31.3 million, fueled largely by repeat users.
The deal also enhances brand trust and visibility by aligning with a practical, recurring expense, not just big-ticket purchases. Affirm handled more than $33 billion in gross merchandise volume over the past year, as of the March-quarter end. This new partnership expands AFRM’s merchant network, which already exceeds 358,000 members.
The BNPL Race: How PayPal and Block Are Gaining Ground
PayPal Holdings Inc. (PYPL - Free Report) recently introduced a physical credit card tied to its “Pay Later” service, enabling in-store BNPL transactions anywhere Mastercard is accepted. BNPL users reportedly spend 33% more per transaction and complete 17% more transactions than average, prompting PayPal to pursue a global rollout this year, while continuing consumer awareness campaigns.
Through its ownership of Afterpay, Block, Inc. (XYZ - Free Report) continues expanding its footprint across regions, including the United States, Australia, Canada and Europe. Afterpay charges merchants for installment offerings and is growing rapidly with new partnerships and deals, reflecting Block’s strategy to deepen BNPL integration.
Affirm’s Price Performance, Valuation and Estimates
Shares of Affirm have gained 8.8% year to date, underperforming the broader industry but outperforming the S&P 500 Index.
Affirm’s YTD Price Performance
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From a valuation standpoint, Affirm trades at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 5.44X, down from the industry average of 5.80. AFRM carries a Value Score of F.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Affirm’s fiscal 2025 earnings implies a 101.8% improvement year over year, followed by massive growth next year.
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Will Affirm's Auto Move With Shopmonkey Fuel More Repeat Users?
Key Takeaways
Affirm Holdings, Inc. (AFRM - Free Report) has partnered with a cloud-based auto shop management platform, Shopmonkey, to become a default pay-over-time option for auto repair customers in the United States and Canada. This integration allows auto shops using Shopmonkey’s payment processing system to offer Affirm’s financing plans directly to their customers, who can now split repair costs into manageable biweekly or monthly payments, sometimes at 0% APR, with no hidden or late fees.
This move is important because it gives Affirm access to a large network of small and mid-sized auto shops, helping it expand into a steady, high-need spending category: auto repairs. On average, car owners spend nearly $800 per year on maintenance, which is often an unplanned or urgent cost. By offering financing at the point of service, Affirm becomes more relevant to consumers and merchants alike.
This partnership will likely boost Affirm’s transaction volume and customer base, strengthening its position in the growing buy now, pay later (“BNPL”) space. In the last reported quarter, its total transactions grew 45.6% year-over-year to 31.3 million, fueled largely by repeat users.
The deal also enhances brand trust and visibility by aligning with a practical, recurring expense, not just big-ticket purchases. Affirm handled more than $33 billion in gross merchandise volume over the past year, as of the March-quarter end. This new partnership expands AFRM’s merchant network, which already exceeds 358,000 members.
The BNPL Race: How PayPal and Block Are Gaining Ground
PayPal Holdings Inc. (PYPL - Free Report) recently introduced a physical credit card tied to its “Pay Later” service, enabling in-store BNPL transactions anywhere Mastercard is accepted. BNPL users reportedly spend 33% more per transaction and complete 17% more transactions than average, prompting PayPal to pursue a global rollout this year, while continuing consumer awareness campaigns.
Through its ownership of Afterpay, Block, Inc. (XYZ - Free Report) continues expanding its footprint across regions, including the United States, Australia, Canada and Europe. Afterpay charges merchants for installment offerings and is growing rapidly with new partnerships and deals, reflecting Block’s strategy to deepen BNPL integration.
Affirm’s Price Performance, Valuation and Estimates
Shares of Affirm have gained 8.8% year to date, underperforming the broader industry but outperforming the S&P 500 Index.
Affirm’s YTD Price Performance
From a valuation standpoint, Affirm trades at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 5.44X, down from the industry average of 5.80. AFRM carries a Value Score of F.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Affirm’s fiscal 2025 earnings implies a 101.8% improvement year over year, followed by massive growth next year.
The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.