PayPal Holdings, Inc. PYPL 52.51 -71.85% NMS · Financial Services
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PYPL — Company Overview

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) trades on NMS as part of the Financial Services peer group (Credit Services).

TickerPYPL
SectorFinancial Services
IndustryCredit Services
ExchangeNMS
Market cap$44.92B
Last price$52.51
Size categoryLarge Cap

PYPL — Business Description

PYPL represents a Credit Services business in the Financial Services segment. PayPal Holdings, Inc. operates a technology platform that enables digital payments for merchants and consumers worldwide. The company operates a two-sided network at scale that connects merchants and consumers that enables its customers to connect, transact, and send and receive payments through online and in person, as well as transfer and withdraw funds using various funding sources, such as bank accounts, PayPal or Venmo account balance, consumer credit and debit products, credit and debit cards, and cryptocurrencies, as well as other stored value products, including gift cards and eligible rewards. It provides payment solutions under the PayPal, PayPal Credit, Braintree, Venmo, Xoom, Hyperwallet, Honey, an…

Official website: https://www.paypal.com.

PYPL — Investment Thesis

At a high level, PYPL offers exposure to Financial Services with metrics outlined below from public market data.

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PYPL — Financial Health

Key financial health indicators for PayPal Holdings, Inc. are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.

Profit margin near 14.4% leaves a narrower cushion versus higher-margin peers. Positive free cash flow of $4.42B supports balance-sheet flexibility.

Trailing P/E9.87×
Forward P/E9.08×
Price / Sales1.33×
Price / Book2.28×
Gross margin40.5%
Operating margin17.0%
Profit margin14.4%
Return on equity24.5%
Debt / Equity71.75
Free cash flow$4.42B

PYPL — Growth Outlook

Growth outlook for PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) depends on demand trends in Credit Services and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.

PYPL — Competitive Position

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Financial Services.

PYPL — Strengths

Strengths for PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) inferred from public financial metrics:

PYPL — Weaknesses

Weaknesses and pressure points for PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) based on available data:

PYPL — Opportunities

PYPL — Risks

PYPL — Summary

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) is a large-cap Financial Services company focused on Credit Services, listed on NMS. Last price $52.51 with market cap $44.92B. Trailing P/E 9.87×. Revenue grew 4.8% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include return on equity near 24.5% — efficient use of shareholder capital. Key watch items include earnings decline of -3.1% year-over-year. Premium Terminal tools for PayPal Holdings, Inc. add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.

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PayPal Holdings, Inc. FAQ

What does PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) do?

PayPal Holdings, Inc. operates a technology platform that enables digital payments for merchants and consumers worldwide. The company operates a two-sided network at scale that connects merchants and consumers that enables its customers to connect, transact, and send and receive…

What is PYPL's P/E ratio?

PayPal Holdings, Inc. has a trailing P/E of 9.87× based on publicly available market data.

Does PYPL pay a dividend?

Indicated dividend yield: 1.1%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.

What sector is PYPL in?

PayPal Holdings, Inc. is classified in Financial Services (Credit Services) on NMS.

What is PYPL's market capitalization?

Approximate market cap: $44.92B.

What are the main risks for PYPL?

Key risks include above-average volatility (beta 1.29), among factors on this page.

What are the strengths of PYPL?

Potential positives include return on equity near 24.5% — efficient use of shareholder capital, gross margin of 40.5% supports competitive unit economics.

Where can I get analyst estimates for PYPL?

Public analyst price targets and consensus for PayPal Holdings, Inc. are on the free /stocks/pypl/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.