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2. Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:AFRM)

TD Cowen analyst Moshe Orenbuch lowered the firm’s price target on Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:AFRM) from $95 to $80 while keeping a Buy rating on March 31. The price target adjustment was part of the firm’s broader update across the consumer finance sector as part of a Q1 preview. The analyst highlighted that uncertainty in the overall economy has increased, fueled by concerns about AI’s potential impact on jobs and ongoing geopolitical risks.

TD Cowen also emphasized that rising gas prices could create challenges for low-income consumers. The firm added that competition in the auto lending market remains high. For investors, TD Cowen identified its top picks in the consumer finance sector, and Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:AFRM) is also listed as a preferred investment option.

Earlier, on March 23, Cantor Fitzgerald also reaffirmed its Buy rating on Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:AFRM). However, Ramsey El Assal from Cantor Fitzgerald lowered the firm’s price target on the stock from $85 to $61. The revised price target suggests a further 33% upside from the current levels. This upside is consistent with the lowest Wall Street analysts’ upside of 20%, as per 34 analysts covering the stock.

Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:AFRM) operates a payment network across Canada, the United States, and internationally. The company’s platform includes a consumer-focused app, a point-of-sale payment solution for consumers, and merchant commerce solutions. It offers BNPL loans, payment solutions and financial services to consumers and merchants. It was incorporated in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.