Paysafe (NYSE:PSFE) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Paysafe (NYSE:PSFE) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 2.120-2.320 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 2.070. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.8 billion-$1.8 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.8 billion.

Paysafe Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE PSFE opened at $9.33 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $482.17 million, a PE ratio of -2.96, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.29 and a beta of 1.82. Paysafe has a 12 month low of $5.95 and a 12 month high of $15.02. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.98, a current ratio of 1.24 and a quick ratio of 1.24. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $7.83 and a 200-day simple moving average of $7.90.

Paysafe (NYSE:PSFE) last released its earnings results on Thursday, May 14th. The company reported $0.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.40 by $0.01. Paysafe had a negative net margin of 10.73% and a positive return on equity of 11.55%. The firm had revenue of $442.72 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $424.41 million. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Paysafe will post 1.6 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

PSFE has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Paysafe in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their target price on shares of Paysafe from $10.00 to $9.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, March 4th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Paysafe from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, April 19th. BTIG Research upped their price target on shares of Paysafe from $10.00 to $12.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. Finally, UBS Group cut their price target on shares of Paysafe from $7.00 to $6.75 and set a “sell” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, March 4th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $10.21.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Paysafe news, insider Richard Swales sold 18,849 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, March 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $6.87, for a total transaction of $129,492.63. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 24,291 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $166,879.17. This represents a 43.69% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink.

Paysafe News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Paysafe this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Paysafe reported Q1 2026 earnings of $0.41 per share, topping estimates, while revenue came in at $442.7 million versus $424.4 million expected. The company also reiterated improving operating trends, which helped support sentiment. Paysafe Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Paysafe raised full-year 2026 guidance, calling for EPS of $2.12 to $2.32, above Wall Street’s forecast, and reaffirmed its revenue outlook. Investors also viewed the reduced leverage as a constructive sign for the balance sheet. Paysafe tops quarterly expectations while shares stay muted after guidance update (PSFE)
• Positive Sentiment: BTIG Research increased its price target on Paysafe to $12 from $10 and kept a Buy rating, implying upside from the current share price. Paysafe (NYSE:PSFE) Given New $12.00 Price Target at BTIG Research
• Neutral Sentiment: Management’s earnings call and related coverage focused on growth in digital wallets and agentic commerce, highlighting longer-term strategic opportunities rather than an immediate catalyst. Paysafe Q1 2026 Earnings Call: Complete Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Additional transcript coverage reiterated the company’s quarterly results and management commentary, but did not add materially new information for investors. Paysafe Limited (PSFE) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Commentary on Paysafe’s push into AI-powered payments and digital wallets was constructive, but it mainly reinforced the growth narrative already reflected in the earnings release. Paysafe Targets Agentic Commerce as Digital Wallet Users Jump 9%

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Paysafe

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Sona Asset Management US LLC bought a new position in shares of Paysafe in the third quarter valued at about $3,090,000. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. grew its position in shares of Paysafe by 57.0% during the 4th quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 543,416 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,396,000 after buying an additional 197,268 shares during the period. Ancora Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Paysafe by 507.3% during the 3rd quarter. Ancora Advisors LLC now owns 196,580 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,540,000 after buying an additional 164,210 shares during the period. HRT Financial LP grew its position in shares of Paysafe by 1,102.1% during the 4th quarter. HRT Financial LP now owns 155,381 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,257,000 after buying an additional 142,455 shares during the period. Finally, ExodusPoint Capital Management LP acquired a new position in shares of Paysafe during the 4th quarter worth about $1,035,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 54.39% of the company’s stock.

About Paysafe

Paysafe is a global payments provider that delivers a comprehensive suite of online and offline payment solutions. The company operates a diverse portfolio of products, including digital wallets under the Skrill and Neteller brands, prepaid voucher services through paysafecard, and integrated payment processing solutions for merchants. Paysafe’s platform is designed to serve a wide range of industries, from e-commerce and digital goods to gaming, financial services, and regulated verticals, offering tailored risk and compliance management alongside its core transaction capabilities.

Founded through a series of mergers and strategic acquisitions, Paysafe traces its origins to the launch of paysafecard in 2000 and the establishment of Optimal Payments in 1996.