Affirm Holdings Trading Volume Drops 41.34% to $604 Million Despite Stock Price Surge

On May 13, 2025, Affirm Holdings (AFRM) saw a trading volume of $604 million, marking a 41.34% decrease from the previous day. Despite this, the stock price rose by 0.37%, marking the second consecutive day of gains and a total increase of 16.22% over the past two days.

Affirm Holdings' stock surged following the announcement of a new partnership with World Market, a national retail chain. This collaboration aims to offer flexible, buy-now, pay-later loan options to shoppers, enhancing the payment experience during the summer shopping season. The partnership allows consumers to access Affirm’s biweekly or monthly payment plans at nearly 250 World Market locations nationwide and online.

This strategic move by Affirm Holdings is expected to drive growth and attract more customers by providing a transparent and flexible payment method. The partnership with World Market aligns with Affirm's mission to offer innovative financial solutions, potentially boosting its market presence and customer base.

However, Affirm Holdings has also faced challenges, with reports of increased default rates among borrowers raising concerns among investors. This development could impact the company's financial performance and investor confidence in the near future.