PYPL stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering PayPal Holdings, Inc. currently rate the stock a Hold on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $58.83 — -0.6% versus the last price of $59.20. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
PYPL historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in PYPL.
PYPL annual returns by year
Congress trading in PYPL
24 members of Congress have disclosed trading PYPL — 39 purchases and 27 sales worth an estimated $3.2M. Most recent disclosure: Mar 13, 2026.
See who in Congress traded PYPL →Insider activity in PYPL
PYPL's own executives and directors have made 1 open-market purchase ($254,537) and 7 sales ($668,470) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Jul 29, 2026.
| Jul 29, 2026 | Natali Chris | SVP, Chief Accounting Officer | Sell | $77,680 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Keller Frank | Pres., Checkout Sol. & PayPal | Sell | $42,529 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Miller Jamie S | Chief Fin & Op Officer | Buy | $254,537 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Natali Chris | SVP, Chief Accounting Officer | Sell | $23,543 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Kereere Suzan | President, Global Markets | Sell | $144,579 |
About PayPal Holdings, Inc.
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, and Paidy names. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
PYPL Key Statistics
PYPL in plain English
- P/E ratio (11.1) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of PYPL's yearly profit. That's on the low side, which can mean it's cheap — or that the market is worried.
- ROE (24.50%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. Above ~20% is considered strong.
- Profit margin (14.36%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (0.95%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
PYPL stock: frequently asked questions
What is PayPal Holdings, Inc.'s stock price today?
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) last traded at $59.20 on the NASDAQ. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $38.46 and $79.22.
Is PYPL stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on PYPL is "Hold", with an average 12-month price target of $58.83 — about -0.6% versus the current price of $59.20. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in PYPL 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in PayPal Holdings, Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $1,607 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 61%, or 4.9% per year.
Does PYPL pay a dividend?
Yes. PayPal Holdings, Inc. currently pays a dividend yielding about 0.95% per year at today's share price.
What is PYPL's P/E ratio?
PYPL trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 11.1, and 10.2 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade PYPL stock?
Yes — 24 members of Congress have disclosed trades in PYPL under the STOCK Act, totaling 39 purchases and 27 sales worth an estimated $3.2M.
What is PayPal Holdings, Inc.'s ticker symbol?
PayPal Holdings, Inc. trades under the ticker symbol PYPL on the NASDAQ.
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