PayPal Holdings Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 3/6
PayPal Holdings has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 6%, while the Diversified Financial industry saw earnings growing at 9.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 10.9% per year. PayPal Holdings's return on equity is 20.3%, and it has net margins of 13%.
Key information
6.0%
Earnings growth rate
8.5%
EPS growth rate
| Diversified Financial Industry Growth | 6.1% |
| Revenue growth rate | 10.9% |
| Return on equity | 20.3% |
| Net Margin | 13.0% |
| Next Earnings Update | 29 Apr 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
PayPal: The Turnaround Is Under Threat
Apr 23The PayPal Dilemma: No Growth, No Returns - Time To Sell
Apr 16PayPal: This Selloff Is A Gift
Apr 08PayPal Is Cheap, Profitable, And About To Rebound (Rating Upgrade)
Mar 30PayPal: Big Investor Day Implications (Rating Upgrade)
Mar 19PayPal: Surrounded By Numerous Catalysts
Mar 13PayPal Is A Rare Value-Meets-Growth Opportunity
Mar 03PayPal: Beating Competition With Fastlane
Feb 25Why I'm Still Bullish Despite PayPal's Challenges
Feb 16PayPal: Buy The Meltdown
Feb 08
Narrative update from Richard Bowman
Feb 02PayPal's Costs are Increasing While Lower Rates Become a HeadwindAs of November 2024PayPal’s revenue growth has continued to slow, tracking a slowdown in total payment volumes which are up 9% over thePayPal Q4 Preview: X Deal With Visa Is Big
Jan 31PayPal: Sell Before Reality Sets In (Technical Analysis)
Jan 16PayPal's Rally Shouldn't Stop In 2025
Jan 08
Narrative update from Stjepan Kalinic
Jan 05PayPal acquired Honey Science Corp. for $4 billion in 2020. The company, which became a subsidiary of PayPal, is a browser extension business that applies coupon codes on e-commerce websites.PayPal: Positioned To Shine In 2025
Dec 26Shareholders Should Be Pleased With PayPal Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PYPL) Price
Dec 22
Revisiting PayPal Stock One Year After Buying: How Does It Look Now?
Dec 17PayPal: There Are Reasons To Be Optimistic, But It's Too Early To Buy
Dec 02Should You Be Adding PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:PYPL) To Your Watchlist Today?
Nov 25PayPal: Near Doubling Upside Still Possible (Reiterate Buy)
Nov 23
Why PayPal’s Growth Story Isn’t Over
Nov 15As PayPal (PYPL) solidifies its position in the digital payments landscape, it presents a promising opportunity driven by transaction growth, profitability, and an attractive valuation. This analysisPayPal: Expecting Sharp Growth Slowdown Amid Weak Volume And Declining Take Rate (Rating Downgrade)
Nov 13PayPal: Paying It Forward For Profitable Growth - Upgrading To A Buy
Nov 06PayPal: Just 3 Million Shy Of Making Another Record
Oct 31PayPal Q3 Earnings Preview: Innovations Fuel Growth Despite Competitive Pressures
Oct 25PayPal's Peer Pressure Concerns Are Amusingly Misplaced
Oct 17PayPal Stock: This Rally May Be Just The Beginning
Oct 03Buybacks, Cash Flow, and Growth Potential Amidst Rate Cuts
Sep 26PayPal is a cash flow machine with margins above 15%.
Elevating Future Growth, Streamlining Operations And Expanding Services Shapes Success
Sep 24 Introduction of Fastlane and operational improvements like passwordless processes are poised to boost transaction volume and efficiency, enhancing revenue and margins.Narrative update from Richard Bowman
Sep 23Revenue increased 8.2% over the last year, which was a slight slowdown compared to recent quarters. This revenue growth was on the back of an 11% increase in transaction volumes.PayPal: I Have Seen Enough To Trust The Turnaround
Sep 18PayPal: Too Cheap To Miss Out
Sep 12Narrative update from Stjepan Kalinic
Sep 10PayPal exceeded market expectations in Q2, beating estimates on revenue and earnings. Revenue outpaced estimates by $80 million, and the company reported a non-GAAP EPS of $0.20 above consensus.Low Valuation, Strong Results, Upcoming Catalysts Make PayPal Stock A Buy
Sep 06PayPal: The Transformation Is Finally Here
Aug 28Paypal: Still One Of The Best Value Charts In The Market
Aug 18Subdued Growth No Barrier To PayPal Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PYPL) Price
Aug 15PayPal: Early Inflection On Transaction Revenue Growth, Margins
Aug 12PayPal Stock's Turnaround Should Keep Going
Aug 03PayPal Q2 Preview: Apple's Not A Threat
Jul 28PayPal Stock: The Dip Should Be Bought
Jul 09PayPal: Priced For Failure, Poised For Success
Jun 27PayPal: Still A Buy, But Patience Is Running Out
Jun 20PayPal: Sell Options As The Fundamentals Improve For High Potential Yields
Jun 13PayPal: Expansion Into Digital Advertising Is Smart
Jun 06Narrative update from Stjepan Kalinic
Jun 06PayPal reported a 14% increase in total payment volumes, reaching $403.9 billion in Q1 2024. The adjusted operating margin improved by 84 basis points to 18.2% in Q1 2024. The company highlighted effeNarrative update from Richard Bowman
May 29Payment volumes were up a healthy 14%.PayPal: A Great Value Play
May 27PayPal: Strong Earnings But Stock Trailing Lower
May 21PayPal: Still Disrupting Or Getting Disrupted?
May 13PayPal: Just Warming Up
May 06PayPal Q1 Earnings: It's Less About Revenue And More About Profitability
Apr 26Wedgewood Partners - PayPal: We Are Confident A Turning Point Is Coming
Apr 20PayPal: Misunderstood Growth Story Spells Opportunity
Apr 13PayPal Holdings: Don't Ignore The Game Changer
Apr 07PayPal Holdings Is A Remarkable Opportunity
Mar 28PayPal: Focus On Payment Transactions And Checkout Services; Initiate With 'Buy'
Mar 21Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How PayPal Holdings makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 24 | 31,797 | 4,147 | 4,148 | 2,979 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 31,457 | 4,428 | 3,948 | 2,976 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 31,028 | 4,438 | 3,870 | 2,969 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 30,430 | 4,339 | 3,810 | 2,994 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 29,771 | 4,246 | 3,868 | 2,973 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 29,128 | 3,765 | 3,887 | 3,025 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 28,556 | 4,075 | 3,945 | 3,087 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 28,075 | 2,705 | 4,098 | 3,159 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 27,518 | 2,419 | 4,356 | 3,253 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 27,053 | 2,299 | 4,553 | 3,227 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 26,389 | 2,056 | 4,593 | 3,181 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 25,821 | 3,581 | 4,634 | 3,112 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 25,371 | 4,169 | 4,559 | 3,038 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 24,569 | 4,935 | 4,497 | 2,974 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 23,846 | 4,869 | 4,424 | 2,893 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 22,869 | 5,215 | 4,200 | 2,778 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 21,454 | 4,202 | 3,931 | 2,642 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 20,299 | 3,142 | 3,629 | 2,468 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 19,218 | 2,583 | 3,372 | 2,327 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 18,262 | 1,876 | 3,221 | 2,179 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 17,772 | 2,459 | 3,112 | 2,085 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 17,037 | 2,536 | 3,071 | 2,017 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 16,342 | 2,510 | 3,056 | 1,936 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 15,894 | 2,213 | 2,975 | 1,894 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 15,451 | 2,057 | 2,855 | 1,831 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 14,969 | 2,093 | 2,671 | 1,608 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 14,525 | 2,037 | 2,543 | 1,396 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 13,804 | 1,922 | 2,418 | 1,187 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 13,094 | 1,795 | 2,370 | 1,740 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 12,331 | 1,565 | 2,178 | 901 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 11,759 | 1,508 | 2,100 | 876 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 11,273 | 1,420 | 2,043 | 853 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 10,842 | 1,401 | 2,003 | 834 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 10,417 | 1,378 | 1,954 | 827 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 10,008 | 1,356 | 1,902 | 809 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 9,655 | 1,338 | 1,841 | 802 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 9,248 | 1,228 | 1,817 | 792 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 8,885 | 1,147 | 1,744 | 823 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 8,602 | 1,080 | 1,671 | 858 |
| 31 Mar 15 | 8,288 | 1,056 | 1,595 | 877 |
| 31 Dec 14 | 8,025 | 419 | 1,691 | 747 |
Quality Earnings: PYPL has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: PYPL's current net profit margins (13%) are lower than last year (14.3%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: PYPL's earnings have grown by 6% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: PYPL's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: PYPL had negative earnings growth (-2.3%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Diversified Financial industry average (10.4%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: PYPL's Return on Equity (20.3%) is considered high.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/04/24 17:47 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/04/24 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
PayPal Holdings, Inc. is covered by 78 analysts. 43 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Oliver Lester | Arete Research Services LLP |
| Stephen Biggar | Argus Research Company |
| Colin Sebastian | Baird |