PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) EVP Frank Keller Sells 29,581 Shares

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) EVP Frank Keller sold 29,581 shares of PayPal stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $46.02, for a total value of $1,361,317.62. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 51,567 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,373,113.34. The trade was a 36.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink.

Frank Keller also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Friday, February 6th, Frank Keller sold 3,478 shares of PayPal stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $40.20, for a total value of $139,815.60.

PayPal Stock Up 0.8%

NASDAQ:PYPL traded up $0.37 on Wednesday, reaching $46.75. 14,596,466 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 26,897,307. The company has a market capitalization of $43.04 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.64, a PEG ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 1.43. PayPal Holdings, Inc. has a 12 month low of $38.46 and a 12 month high of $79.50. The company has a current ratio of 1.29, a quick ratio of 1.29 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $51.03 and its 200 day simple moving average is $60.99.

PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 3rd. The credit services provider reported $1.23 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.29 by ($0.06). The company had revenue of $8.68 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.82 billion. PayPal had a net margin of 15.77% and a return on equity of 25.42%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.19 EPS. Equities analysts predict that PayPal Holdings, Inc. will post 5.03 EPS for the current fiscal year.

PayPal Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, March 25th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, March 4th will be paid a $0.14 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, March 4th. This represents a $0.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.2%. PayPal’s dividend payout ratio is 10.35%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Wall Street Zen cut shares of PayPal from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, January 18th. Bank of America reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $68.00 price objective (down from $93.00) on shares of PayPal in a research report on Thursday, December 11th. Raymond James Financial reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of PayPal in a report on Monday, February 23rd. Monness Crespi & Hardt downgraded PayPal from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company decreased their target price on PayPal from $67.00 to $48.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirty-one have issued a Hold rating and six have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $59.55.

Key Headlines Impacting PayPal

Here are the key news stories impacting PayPal this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Partnership to speed freight invoice settlements — PayPal’s collaboration with TCS Blockchain to enable digital-asset settlement for freight invoices promises faster, cheaper settlement for carriers, a tangible revenue/utility push into logistics payments. TCS Blockchain and PayPal Drive Financial Innovation
• Positive Sentiment: Expanded merchant integrations — CellPoint Digital integration broadens PayPal’s merchant reach in travel and retail, easing adoption friction and potentially boosting TPV and checkout share. CellPoint Digital and PayPal Partner
• Positive Sentiment: Contrarian bullish research — at least one sell-side/independent piece argues valuation and catalysts make PYPL attractive, offering a counter-narrative that can support upside interest from value/seeking investors. PayPal Is Attractive At $70
• Neutral Sentiment: Buyout/takeover speculation persists — market chatter about potential acquirers (e.g., Stripe interest) adds M&A optionality but is uncertain; such rumors can boost trading but bring little near-term clarity. PayPal Buyout Rumors
• Negative Sentiment: Wave of securities class-action filings — multiple law firms have filed or solicited lead plaintiffs alleging misleading guidance and projections tied to an FY/Q4 shortfall; legal risk increases headline volatility and potential costs. Levi & Korsinsky Announces Filing
• Negative Sentiment: Recent Q4 miss and share weakness — PayPal’s Q4 revenue and EPS missed estimates, sparking a 12‑month low and fresh investor concern about growth trajectory and execution on branded checkout. PayPal Shares Plunge to 12-Month Low
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst caution — Bernstein and other boutiques are cautious/neutral (Bernstein reaffirmed Market Perform with a ~$45 target), citing deteriorating pricing power; downgrades or low price targets limit near-term upside. Bernstein Sees Limited Upside

Institutional Investors Weigh In On PayPal

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Bard Associates Inc. acquired a new position in PayPal during the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Kelleher Financial Advisors acquired a new stake in PayPal in the third quarter worth about $30,000. Cloud Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of PayPal during the third quarter worth about $30,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its holdings in shares of PayPal by 15,233.3% during the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 460 shares of the credit services provider’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 457 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Safe Harbor Fiduciary LLC acquired a new position in shares of PayPal during the fourth quarter valued at about $28,000. 68.32% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.