Key Highlights:
- PayPal celebrates its fifth consecutive quarter of profitable growth.
- Projected non-GAAP EPS growth of 8% amid macroeconomic challenges.
- Analysts foresee a potential 28.52% upside from the current stock price.
PayPal (PYPL, Financial) is making significant strides in its quest to evolve into a comprehensive commerce platform, marking its fifth consecutive quarter of profitable growth in the first quarter of 2025. The company reported a remarkable 8% increase in transaction margin dollars and a 23% surge in non-GAAP earnings per share compared to the previous year. Venmo, a crucial part of PayPal's portfolio, saw its total payment volume skyrocket by over 50%, alongside a nearly 40% growth in its debit card's monthly active accounts. Despite prevailing macroeconomic uncertainties, PayPal anticipates an 8% growth in full-year non-GAAP EPS and is set to expand its branded checkout options across Europe.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Wall Street analysts have set their sights on PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL, Financial), with projections based on insights from 38 analysts. The average target price is set at $84.68, with forecasts reaching as high as $125.00 and a low of $49.00. This average target suggests a potential upside of 28.52% from PayPal's current trading price of $65.89. For more detailed estimates, investors can visit the PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL) Forecast page.
When it comes to brokerage firm recommendations, PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL, Financial) boasts an average rating of 2.4, which falls within the "Outperform" category. This scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies a Strong Buy and 5 indicates a Sell.
According to GuruFocus' GF Value estimates, PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL, Financial) is expected to reach a value of $95.34 within the next year, highlighting a potential upside of 44.7% from its current price of $65.8898. The GF Value metric is a calculation of the fair value at which the stock should trade, considering its historical multiples, past growth, and anticipated future performance. For a comprehensive analysis, visit the PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL) Summary page.
