Chris Natali Sells 1,337 Shares of PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) Stock

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) CAO Chris Natali sold 1,337 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, July 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $58.10, for a total transaction of $77,679.70. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 2,216 shares in the company, valued at approximately $128,749.60. The trade was a 37.63% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Chris Natali also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Wednesday, June 3rd, Chris Natali sold 552 shares of PayPal stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $42.65, for a total transaction of $23,542.80.

PayPal Trading Down 0.8%

Shares of PayPal stock opened at $57.21 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $48.94 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.81, a PEG ratio of 1.43 and a beta of 1.33. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $47.03 and a 200-day moving average price of $47.09. The company has a quick ratio of 1.26, a current ratio of 1.29 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55. PayPal Holdings, Inc. has a twelve month low of $38.46 and a twelve month high of $79.21.

PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The credit services provider reported $1.38 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.28 by $0.10. The company had revenue of $8.68 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.47 billion. PayPal had a return on equity of 24.39% and a net margin of 14.36%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.40 earnings per share. Equities research analysts anticipate that PayPal Holdings, Inc. will post 5.35 EPS for the current fiscal year.

PayPal Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 25th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be paid a $0.14 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 4th. This represents a $0.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.0%. PayPal’s payout ratio is presently 10.59%.

Trending Headlines about PayPal

Here are the key news stories impacting PayPal this week:

• Positive Sentiment: PayPal’s second-quarter results exceeded expectations, with adjusted earnings per share of $1.38 versus the $1.28 consensus and revenue of $8.68 billion versus $8.47 billion expected. Management also raised its full-year outlook, citing improving branded checkout, Venmo expansion and cost savings. PayPal Shares Pause as Raised Guidance Validates Turnaround Narrative
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts raised their price targets following the earnings report, including JPMorgan, TD Cowen, Citigroup and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods. The targets—ranging from the mid-$50s to $70—suggest some analysts see additional upside if PayPal sustains its operational improvements. JPMorgan Analyst Says PayPal Stock Could Rise
• Positive Sentiment: Value-focused commentary highlights PYPL’s relatively low earnings multiple, arguing that the valuation could provide support if the company converts its stronger guidance into consistent growth. PayPal: A Steal At Less Than 10x Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst opinion remains mixed. Canaccord Genuity maintained a hold rating, while Wells Fargo increased its target to $56 but kept an equal-weight rating. The broader brokerage consensus remains “hold,” reflecting improved results but limited confidence in PayPal’s longer-term growth trajectory. Canaccord Gives PayPal a Hold Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Speculation about takeover interest, including a reported bid involving Stripe and Advent International, could support valuation, but no transaction is confirmed and investors remain focused on PayPal’s standalone turnaround. Is Takeout Target PayPal a Buy?
• Negative Sentiment: Bearish analysis says PayPal’s substantial share-repurchase program has not translated into sustained stock-price gains, underscoring skepticism about capital allocation and the company’s growth prospects. PayPal’s $17 Billion Bet Against Wall Street
• Negative Sentiment: Investors continue to monitor margin pressure, branded-checkout execution and PayPal’s slower growth relative to major payments peers. Two insiders also sold shares under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plans; the sales are relatively small but may add modest near-term caution. PayPal Insider Selling

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have recently commented on the company. HSBC initiated coverage on PayPal in a research report on Friday, July 24th. They set a “buy” rating for the company. William Blair restated a “market perform” rating on shares of PayPal in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Susquehanna upped their price target on shares of PayPal from $63.00 to $67.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Canaccord Genuity Group reiterated a “hold” rating and set a $55.00 price objective on shares of PayPal in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of PayPal in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirty-four have issued a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, PayPal currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $55.50.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On PayPal

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of PYPL. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC increased its position in shares of PayPal by 20.1% during the 2nd quarter. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC now owns 4,809 shares of the credit services provider’s stock valued at $208,000 after purchasing an additional 805 shares during the last quarter. Hickory Point Bank & Trust raised its holdings in PayPal by 137.9% during the 2nd quarter. Hickory Point Bank & Trust now owns 690 shares of the credit services provider’s stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 400 shares during the period. Formidable Asset Management LLC lifted its position in PayPal by 17.3% in the second quarter. Formidable Asset Management LLC now owns 30,436 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $1,377,000 after buying an additional 4,499 shares during the last quarter. Ballentine Partners LLC lifted its position in PayPal by 9.5% in the second quarter. Ballentine Partners LLC now owns 8,686 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $375,000 after buying an additional 753 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Camelot Portfolios LLC boosted its stake in PayPal by 14.6% during the second quarter. Camelot Portfolios LLC now owns 24,120 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $1,042,000 after buying an additional 3,080 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 68.32% of the company’s stock.

About PayPal

PayPal Holdings, Inc operates a global digital payments platform that enables consumers and merchants to send and receive payments online, on mobile devices and at the point of sale. The company provides a broad set of payment solutions, including a digital wallet, merchant payment processing, checkout services, invoicing and fraud-management tools. PayPal’s platform is designed to support e-commerce, in-person retail and person-to-person transfers, targeting both individual consumers and businesses of varying sizes.

Key products and services in PayPal’s portfolio include the PayPal wallet and checkout ecosystem, the Venmo peer-to-peer mobile app, Braintree’s developer-focused payment gateway, Xoom for international money transfers, and PayPal Credit and buy-now-pay-later options.