This Fintech Just Quadrupled: What OppFi's CEO Says About the Road Ahead
OppFi 's (NYSE:OPFI) stock has surged from $2.50 to $10 in under a year -- but is the rally just getting started? In this exclusive interview, CEO Todd Schwarz breaks down what's fueling the fintech company's explosive growth, how it's using artificial intelligence (AI) to scale smarter, and why he believes OppFi stock remains deeply undervalued.
*Stock prices used were the market prices of March 26, 2025. The video was published on April 8, 2025.
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