Mizuho analyst Dan Dolev says Affirm (AFRM) shares are lower today following a report that One, backed by Walmart (WMT), has started offering buy now, pay later loans in-store. However, this is not new news, as this was first reported in December 2022, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The firm says history suggests headline risks for Affirm end up being great buying opportunities. It estimates Walmart accounts for 5% of the company’s gross merchandise volume and that all the volume likely won’t go away. Affirm’s total addressable market is in the trillions, so Walmart supporting buy now, pay later expands the visibility of the category, contends Mizuho. The firm keeps a Buy rating on the stock with a $65 price target.
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