Equity Profile

PYPL

PayPal Holdings, Inc.

FinancialsTransaction & Payment Processing Services$36.4B

May5Tue

Post-Earnings Recap

ReportedQ1-2026Pre-Market1:00 AM EDT

PayPal Beats on EPS, Stock Down 7.74%

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$1.34	$1.27	+5.85%
Revenue	N/A	$8.1B	N/A

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PayPal Beats on EPS, Stock Down 7.74%

Key Numbers

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$1.34	$1.27	+5.85%
Revenue	N/A	$8.1B	N/A

Management Commentary

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What It Means

PayPal's earnings report showed a positive surprise in EPS, but the stock dropped significantly by 7.74% in reaction. The decline may be attributed to the lack of revenue details and guidance, leaving investors uncertain about future performance. Overall, the mixed results could raise concerns about the company's growth trajectory.

Company Snapshot

PayPal Holdings, Inc. is a leading digital payment platform that allows consumers and businesses to make and receive payments online....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of profitability and will show how well PayPal is managing its costs and generating income.

1.27

Revenue

Revenue growth is crucial for understanding PayPal's ability to expand its user base and transaction volume.

8.1B

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

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Context

Company Snapshot

PayPal Holdings, Inc. is a leading digital payment platform that allows consumers and businesses to make and receive payments online. As a key player in the financial sector, PayPal benefits from the growing trend towards cashless transactions and e-commerce, making its performance particularly relevant in today's digital economy.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

88%

Avg EPS Surprise

+9.65%

Avg Stock Reaction

-4.90%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q4 2025, PayPal reported an EPS of $1.23, which was below the expected $1.29, leading to a significant drop in stock price the following day. The company has faced challenges in meeting revenue expectations, which has affected investor confidence.

Management Promises & Guidance

Focus on improving user engagement and transaction volume.
Commitment to enhancing security features to attract more users.
Plans to expand partnerships with e-commerce platforms.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts are cautiously optimistic about PayPal's upcoming earnings, expecting a modest EPS of $1.27 and revenue of $8.1 billion. The market is looking for signs of recovery after a disappointing last quarter.

Bull Case

If PayPal beats EPS estimates and shows strong revenue growth, it could signal a turnaround in user engagement and market confidence, leading to a positive stock reaction.

Bear Case

Conversely, if PayPal misses expectations again, it may raise concerns about its competitive position and growth strategy, potentially leading to a sharp decline in stock price.

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

1.27

EPS is a key indicator of profitability and will show how well PayPal is managing its costs and generating income.

Revenue

8.1B

Revenue growth is crucial for understanding PayPal's ability to expand its user base and transaction volume.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will PayPal's EPS exceed the consensus estimate of $1.27?

A beat on EPS would indicate stronger profitability and could boost investor confidence after recent disappointments.

What specific revenue growth figures can PayPal report for this quarter?

Revenue growth is critical for assessing the company's market position and ability to attract new users.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street is underestimating PayPal's potential for a rebound in user engagement and transaction volume, which could lead to better-than-expected results this quarter.

Supporting Evidence

PayPal has historically beaten EPS estimates 88% of the time, suggesting a strong likelihood of a positive surprise.

The options market is pricing in a significant move, indicating that traders expect volatility, which could be a sign of underlying strength.

Recent insider activity shows mixed signals, but no significant selling, which may indicate confidence in the company's future.

Key Risk

If PayPal reports strong user growth metrics, it could challenge the current cautious sentiment and drive stock prices higher.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance is crucial for determining whether PayPal can regain momentum after a series of mixed results.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $1.30 or higher with revenue exceeding $8.2 billion would confirm a bullish outlook.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $1.20 or revenue below $8 billion would indicate ongoing struggles.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±8.27%

Historical Avg

±8.6%

In line with history

The options market is pricing in an 8.27% move, suggesting that traders expect significant volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±9.4% while PYPL has averaged ±8.6% over the last 8 prints — setup is roughly in line with history.

Detail

ATM IV

1.1%

30d HV

31.7%

Calls (8.6M)P/C Ratio: 0.74Puts (6.4M)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter miss + options pricing in-line setup in Financials

n=30

Fade rate: 8 of 18 (44%)

This setup has occurred 30 times across Financials in the last 2 years. 8 of 18 faded and 10 held — no strong directional bias after the initial reaction. The average absolute 1-day move is 1.6%, with a raw directional average of -0.5% (modestly negative historical bias).

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If PayPal beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise around 3% on the first trading day post-earnings, confirming a recovery narrative.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may react modestly, reflecting ongoing caution among investors.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline of approximately 20% based on historical patterns, reinforcing concerns about the company's growth trajectory.

Preparation

Congressional Activity

House & Senate STOCK Act disclosures over the trailing 6 months.

Trades

3 buys·4 sells

Members

House + Senate

Est. Notional

$256,007.00–$590,000.00

disclosed dollar ranges

Most Active Members

R-FLByron DonaldsRep.
2

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Details on user growth and engagement metrics.
2Any updates on new partnerships or integrations with e-commerce platforms.
3Insights into how PayPal plans to enhance security features.
4Management's outlook on competitive pressures in the digital payment space.

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Company Snapshot

PayPal Holdings, Inc. is a leading digital payment platform that allows consumers and businesses to make and receive payments online....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of profitability and will show how well PayPal is managing its costs and generating income.

1.27

Revenue

Revenue growth is crucial for understanding PayPal's ability to expand its user base and transaction volume.

8.1B

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

Original Pre-Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

88%

Avg EPS Surprise

+9.65%

Avg Stock Reaction

-4.90%

Last Quarter Recap

Management Promises & Guidance

Focus on improving user engagement and transaction volume.
Commitment to enhancing security features to attract more users.
Plans to expand partnerships with e-commerce platforms.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

If PayPal beats EPS estimates and shows strong revenue growth, it could signal a turnaround in user engagement and market confidence, leading to a positive stock reaction.

Bear Case

Conversely, if PayPal misses expectations again, it may raise concerns about its competitive position and growth strategy, potentially leading to a sharp decline in stock price.

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

1.27

EPS is a key indicator of profitability and will show how well PayPal is managing its costs and generating income.

Revenue

8.1B

Revenue growth is crucial for understanding PayPal's ability to expand its user base and transaction volume.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will PayPal's EPS exceed the consensus estimate of $1.27?

A beat on EPS would indicate stronger profitability and could boost investor confidence after recent disappointments.

What specific revenue growth figures can PayPal report for this quarter?

Revenue growth is critical for assessing the company's market position and ability to attract new users.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street is underestimating PayPal's potential for a rebound in user engagement and transaction volume, which could lead to better-than-expected results this quarter.

Supporting Evidence

PayPal has historically beaten EPS estimates 88% of the time, suggesting a strong likelihood of a positive surprise.

The options market is pricing in a significant move, indicating that traders expect volatility, which could be a sign of underlying strength.

Recent insider activity shows mixed signals, but no significant selling, which may indicate confidence in the company's future.

Key Risk

If PayPal reports strong user growth metrics, it could challenge the current cautious sentiment and drive stock prices higher.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance is crucial for determining whether PayPal can regain momentum after a series of mixed results.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $1.30 or higher with revenue exceeding $8.2 billion would confirm a bullish outlook.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $1.20 or revenue below $8 billion would indicate ongoing struggles.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±8.27%

Historical Avg

±8.6%

In line with history

The options market is pricing in an 8.27% move, suggesting that traders expect significant volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±9.4% while PYPL has averaged ±8.6% over the last 8 prints — setup is roughly in line with history.

Detail

ATM IV

1.1%

30d HV

31.7%

Calls (8.6M)P/C Ratio: 0.74Puts (6.4M)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter miss + options pricing in-line setup in Financials

n=30

Fade rate: 8 of 18 (44%)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If PayPal beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise around 3% on the first trading day post-earnings, confirming a recovery narrative.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may react modestly, reflecting ongoing caution among investors.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline of approximately 20% based on historical patterns, reinforcing concerns about the company's growth trajectory.

Preparation

Congressional Activity

House & Senate STOCK Act disclosures over the trailing 6 months.

Trades

3 buys·4 sells

Members

House + Senate

Est. Notional

$256,007.00–$590,000.00

disclosed dollar ranges

Most Active Members

R-FLByron DonaldsRep.
2

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Details on user growth and engagement metrics.
2Any updates on new partnerships or integrations with e-commerce platforms.
3Insights into how PayPal plans to enhance security features.
4Management's outlook on competitive pressures in the digital payment space.