PayPal's Earnings Ahead, Analysts Forecast 10.39% Upside Amid Optimistic Outlook

Deutsche Bank analyst Bryan Keane reinstated coverage on PayPal Holdings (PYPL) with a "Hold" rating and a new price target of $75.00. The rating suggests stability in PayPal's stock price, recommending investors to maintain their current positions. The average target price from 36 analysts is $81.66, indicating an upside of 11.33% from the current price of $73.35. The estimated GF Value for PayPal Holdings Inc in one year is $89.02, suggesting a 21.37% upside from the current price.

Deutsche Bank analyst Bryan Keane has reinstated coverage on PayPal Holdings (PYPL) with a "Hold" rating and a new price target of $75.00. This rating suggests stability in PayPal's stock price, advising investors to maintain their current positions. The average target price from 36 analysts is $81.66, indicating an upside of 11.33% from the current price of $73.35. The estimated GF Value for PayPal Holdings Inc in one year is $89.02, suggesting a 21.37% upside from the current price.

Analysts at Seaport Res Ptn have also lifted their FY2025 earnings per share estimates for PayPal, anticipating earnings of $5.04 per share, up from their previous forecast of $4.99. The consensus estimate for PayPal's current full-year earnings is $5.03 per share [1].

Institutional investors and hedge funds own 68.32% of PayPal's stock. Recently, several large investors have made changes to their positions in the stock. Security National Bank of SO Dak lifted its stake by 1.1%, while Gordian Capital Singapore Pte Ltd raised its stake by 41.2% during the first quarter [1].

Director Deborah M. Messemer sold 3,795 shares of PayPal on June 6th, and EVP Diego Scotti sold 3,839 shares on the same day. Insiders have sold a total of 11,796 shares of company stock worth $863,000 in the last three months [1].

PayPal Holdings, Inc. operates a technology platform that enables digital payments on behalf of merchants and consumers worldwide. It connects merchants and consumers, facilitating online and in-person transactions, fund transfers, and cryptocurrency usage [1].

References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/seaport-res-ptn-issues-positive-outlook-for-paypal-earnings-2025-07-15/
[2] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-commerzbank-aktiengesellschaft-fi-has-234-million-stake-in-paypal-holdings-inc-nasdaqpypl-2025-07-17/