Sezzle Shares Soar 3.59% Amid Insider Selling

Sezzle(SEZL) shares surged 3.59% today, marking the second consecutive day of gains, with a total increase of 6.26% over the past two days. The stock price reached its highest level since March 2025, with an intraday gain of 5.26%.

The strategy of buying SEZL shares after they reached a recent high and holding for 1 week resulted in a 9.16% annual return with 66.88% of months positive over the past 5 years. The maximum drawdown was 23.55% from January 1, 2022, to September 30, 2022, with a recovery time of 18 months. This indicates a volatile but recoverable strategy, suitable for risk-tolerant investors looking for high returns.

On May 23, 2025, Amin Sabzivand, Chief Operating Officer of Sezzle Inc's subsidiary, sold 2,146 shares of Sezzle Inc. This insider selling activity can negatively impact investor sentiment, potentially influencing the stock price movement. Insider transactions are often scrutinized by investors as they can provide insights into the company's future prospects and the confidence of its executives.

Despite the insider selling, Sezzle's short percent of float has decreased by 25.39%. This reduction in short interest suggests a potential shift towards a more bullish sentiment among investors. A decrease in short interest typically indicates that fewer investors are betting against the stock, which can positively affect the stock price. This change in short interest might reflect growing confidence in Sezzle's future performance and its ability to deliver value to shareholders.