Zacks Investment Research
15 Jul 2026, 17:50 UTC · 1h ago
PayPal Stock is Trading at a Discount: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold?
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Zacks Investment Research
15 Jul 2026, 17:50 UTC · 1h ago
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PayPal's forward 12-month P/E ratio is 8.53X, significantly lower than the industry average of 17.02X and peer valuations for Visa (24.74X) and Mastercard (25.30X). — Deep value relative to peers suggests potential for a valuation rerating if company fundamentals improve.
+0.40PayPal has entered into a multi-year partnership with the Seattle Seahawks as the official fan-to-fan payments provider and exclusive digital ticket processor. — Strategic expansion into NFL partnerships opens a new vertical for user acquisition and payment volume.
+0.20PayPal continues to face intense competition and macroeconomic headwinds that may offset its discounted valuation. — Structural risks and competitive pressures act as a ceiling on the potential upside of the low P/E ratio.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PayPal's 2026 earnings is $5.32 per share, indicating a marginal increase over 2025. — Stable to slightly positive earnings growth projections support a floor for the stock price but lack a strong growth catalyst.
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The company is trading at a discounted valuation, has favorable earnings revisions, and secured a new NFL partnership, despite facing competitive headwinds.
Mentioned only as a valuation peer for PayPal with no specific news affecting its own outlook.
Mentioned only as a valuation peer for PayPal with no specific news affecting its own outlook.
[mutual] PayPal is identified as a peer to Visa and faces intense competition in the financial transaction services industry.
[mutual] PayPal is identified as a peer to Mastercard and faces intense competition in the financial transaction services industry.
[mutual] Visa and Mastercard are listed as peers in the same financial transaction services industry.
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