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PayPal Holdings Inc. (PYPL) has garnered a mixed response from various analysts, underscoring both optimism and concerns about its future. While some experts praise its low valuation relative to earnings (trading at 13-15x earnings) and a solid return on equity (ROE) of around 20-21%, others express skepticism about its growth prospects due to significant competition in the payment space. Recent management changes, including a new CEO, have been noted as positive, and there is hope that these will usher in a return to solid growth. Despite some analysts advocating for a stop-loss strategy and cautioning about market challenges, there remains a general belief in the company's potential for upside gains, with price targets ranging from $71 to $94. Moreover, the firm's substantial cash reserves and share buyback strategies lend it an air of financial stability amidst a competitive landscape.

Consensus
Neutral
Valuation
Undervalued
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Curated by Michael O'Reilly since 2020.
1550+ opinions with 4.81 rating (one of the best performing expert).

TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O’Reilly

We like that the financial payment company is trading at 13x earnings and supporting a 20% ROE.  Cash reserves are growing, while the company aggressively buys back shares and debt is retired.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $57, looking to achieve $94 — upside potential of 32%.  Yield 0%

(Analysts’ price target is $94.29)
DON'T BUY

Horrible experience owning it, and hasn't looked at fundamentals lately. Facing competition from so many angles. Good business, but not great. Valuation kind of attractive, but it's in the "too hard" pile.

WATCH

Their quarter disappointed. Watch their analysts' meeting and five-year plan. The new CEO is doing a good job.

BUY

It reports Tuesday. The new CEO is returning PYPL to solid growth. Once dominant, PYPL sank to the buy-now, pay-later companies, but seems to be returning.

PARTIAL BUY

A fine CEO. Buy some shares now, and if it declines before February, buy more.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 28/24, Down 1%)

He likes this company and chart. The 4-year chart shows a base, then break out. One of the best tech charts, because it's not overdone. The company is making strides in getting its business into different venues.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Nov 27/23, Up 59%)

Buying value in technology is often a misstep, but this one came through. Has resurrected growth in a few areas. Venmo has helped. Had a nice move, so he took his $$ off the table.

TOP PICK

He called up a five year chart to look at the bigger picture pattern. He likes the cup formation with a trend down and then trending up but not aggressively. The lows and highs are getting higher. It is not overbought. There are enough fundamentals that the stock could do well.
Buy 27  Hold 25  Sell 2

(Analysts’ price target is $83.11)
BUY

Is executing really well. More upside to come.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Nov 07/23, Up 41%)

A year ago, the stock was very out of favour and losing market share. But they have restructured to impress the market. In recent days has taken some profits. It still has growth constraints.

BUY

The new CEO is making big, strategic deals behind the scenes. He expects something with the Near-Field communication chip. Pay with Venmo is a plus. This continues to make 52-week highs that nobody is paying attention to. He's sticking with it.

DON'T BUY

It was a pioneer in its field but there is lots of competition now - it is not in a propriatory space. Asia has good opportunities for this sector but PayPal is too expensive for Asia.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jun 18/24, Down 4.9%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with PYPL has triggered its stop at $58.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  When combined with our previous recommendations, this will result in a net investment loss of 2%.

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We reiterate PYPL, who serves 35 million online merchants, as a TOP PICK.  Operating income grew 15% over the quarter supported by widening margins.  We like that cash reserves are growing, while shares are aggressively bought back and debt is reduced.  It trades at 15x earnings, 3x book and supports a 21% ROE.  We continue to recommend a stop at $58, looking to achieve $76 -- upside potential of 24%.  Yield 0%

(Analysts’ price target is $76.54)
BUY

Owns shares, and expecting further growth. New management team will lead the company into better times. Competition from Apple not a concern, but believes technology is still relevant. 

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PayPal Holdings Inc.(PYPL-Q) Rating

Ranking : 5 out of 5

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Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 11

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 11

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 11

Total Signals / Votes : 33

Stockchase rating for PayPal Holdings Inc. is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

PayPal Holdings Inc.(PYPL-Q) Frequently Asked Questions

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On 2025-04-24, PayPal Holdings Inc. (PYPL-Q) stock closed at a price of $64.77.