Rising LeverageA sharp step‑up in debt reverses recent de‑risking and raises financial leverage materially. Higher leverage constrains flexibility for M&A or cyclic stress, increases interest and refinancing risk, and makes capital allocation more sensitive to operating volatility.
Growth Volatility And Durability RiskWhile scale has been achieved, historical swings in growth rates show dependence on timing and seasonality. Such volatility threatens the persistence of elevated margins and makes long‑term planning and forecasting less certain, increasing execution risk for sustained expansion.
Legal And Competitive OverhangsUnresolved regulatory and legal exposure could produce fines, restrictions, or remediation costs, while intensified competition from BNPL and neobanks risks fee compression, higher CAC, or product copycats. These structural threats can impair margins and growth durability.