PayPal Holdings Option Alert: Mar 21 $80 Calls at the Ask: 7500 vs 25577 OI

PayPal Holdings Option Alert: Mar 21 $80 Calls at the Ask: 7500 @ $2.26 vs 25577 OI; Ref=$78.205

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PayPal Holdings Option Alert: Mar 21 $82.5 Calls Sweep (3) near the Ask: 4955 @ $1.397 vs 6804 OI; Ref=$78.165

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PayPal Holdings Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $97.5 Calls at the Bid: 1700 @ $7.2 vs 109 OI; Ref=$77.07

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PayPal Holdings

PayPal was spun off from eBay in 2015 and provides electronic payment solutions to merchants and consumers, with a focus on online transactions. The company had 426 million active accounts at the end of 2023. The company also owns Venmo, a person-to-person payment platform.

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PayPal Holdings Inc

PayPal Holdings's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NYSE">PYPL</a>) short percent of float has fallen 12.98% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 24.85 million shares sold short, which is 2.48% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.98 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?utm_source=insights&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>PayPal Holdings Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740058229_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for PayPal Holdings has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing PayPal Holdings's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, PayPal Holdings's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.97%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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How Is The Market Feeling About PayPal Holdings?

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bearish on PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in PYPL often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 9 options trades for PayPal Holdings. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 11% bullish and 88% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $36,790, and 8 calls, totaling $1,205,700.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $78.0 and $87.5 for PayPal Holdings, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for PayPal Holdings options trades today is 4262.5 with a total volume of 10,651.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for PayPal Holdings's big money trades within a strike price range of $78.0 to $87.5 over the last 30 days.
<h3>PayPal Holdings Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739890854_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$330.0K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$247.1K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$192.4K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$136.0K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>74</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$2.47</td>
<td>$2.43</td>
<td>$2.43</td>
<td>$82.50</td>
<td>$121.2K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About PayPal Holdings</h3>
PayPal was spun off from eBay in 2015 and provides electronic payment solutions to merchants and consumers, with a focus on online transactions. The company had 426 million active accounts at the end of 2023. The company also owns Venmo, a person-to-person payment platform.
<h3>PayPal Holdings's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,244,558, the price of PYPL is up 0.02% at $77.99. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 70 days.</li>
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PayPal Holdings Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

JP Morgan analyst Reginald L. Smith <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SHOP/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">maintained an Overweight</a> rating on Shopify Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>) after the company released its quarterly print Tuesday.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43622684/shopify-q4-earnings-31-revenue-surge-free-cash-flow-growth-gmv-hits-94-5-billion" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fourth-quarter revenue</a> increased 31% versus Smith&#8217;s 26% and the Street&#8217;s 27% estimates, driven by a 7 pt acceleration in Merchant Solutions (primarily payments) revenue.
Gross margin contracted ~150bps from the prior year to 48.1%, a touch below Smith and the Street estimates (impacted by PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pypl#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) revenue recognition change).
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GAAP operating expenses increased 15% to $887 million (32% of revenue), consistent with Smith and Street expectations of $879 million and $895 million and prior guidance (32%-33% of revenue).
The free cash flow margin of 21.7% was ~170bps ahead of Smith and Street&#8217;s guidance of 21%.
GMV increased 26%, consistent with a broader acceleration in payment volume. Total MRR of $178 million came below Smith and the Street&#8217;s $181 million and $182 million.
The attach rate was 2.98%, up 13bps, and ahead of Smith&#8217;s 2.91% and Street&#8217;s 2.94% estimates. The first-quarter guidance was solid but insufficient to support the current valuation.
Shopify guided to mid-20% revenue growth compared to Smith and Street&#8217;s 25% and low-20% gross profit growth versus Smith&#8217;s 24% and Street&#8217;s 23%.
That said, the guidance calls for low double-digit operating expense growth (about consistent with recent trends) and mid-teens free cash flow margin against Smith and Street&#8217;s 18%, which was towards the low end of investor expectations of ~20%.
Ultimately, guidance points to stability next quarter, which is reasonable considering Shopify delivers premium growth and solid profitability. However, Smith noted the expectations were for further free cash flow margin expansion or more substantial gross profit growth to justify the investment in operating expenses.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on PayPal Holdings. Our analysis of options history for PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) revealed 8 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 50% of traders were bullish, while 50% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $131,116, and 5 were calls, valued at $227,058.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $65.0 to $97.5 for PayPal Holdings over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for PayPal Holdings's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across PayPal Holdings's significant trades, within a strike price range of $65.0 to $97.5, over the past month.
<h3>PayPal Holdings 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739285151_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$9.1</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$63.0K</td>
<td>384</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$23.7</td>
<td>$22.3</td>
<td>$22.31</td>
<td>$97.50</td>
<td>$51.2K</td>
<td>188</td>
<td align="right">24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$48.1K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$15.65</td>
<td>$15.2</td>
<td>$15.65</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$46.9K</td>
<td>33</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$45.5K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td align="right">147</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About PayPal Holdings</h3>
PayPal was spun off from eBay in 2015 and provides electronic payment solutions to merchants and consumers, with a focus on online transactions. The company had 426 million active accounts at the end of 2023. The company also owns Venmo, a person-to-person payment platform.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding PayPal Holdings, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is PayPal Holdings Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 718,045, the PYPL's price is down by -1.56%, now at $77.02. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 77 days.</li>
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<li>Macquarie raised PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) price target from $115 to $117. Macquarie analyst Paul Golding maintained an Outperform rating. PayPal shares closed at $77.31 on Friday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$44.7K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$296.5K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$640.0K</td>
<td>675</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$47.3K</td>
<td>282</td>
<td>490</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$79.00</td>
<td>$67.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>322</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$49.3K</td>
<td>501</td>
<td>227</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>201</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$34.1K</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>92</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FUTU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$31.2K</td>
<td>572</td>
<td>87</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/17/27</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$29.1K</td>
<td>272</td>
<td>48</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For AFRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 14 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.7K, with a price of $447.0 per contract. There were 1021 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2675 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $296.5K, with a price of $11860.0 per contract. There were 4687 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1009 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 343 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $72.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $640.0K, with a price of $640.0 per contract. There were 675 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1002 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 14 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 419 contract(s) at a $138.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.3K, with a price of $113.0 per contract. There were 282 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 490 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $79.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $67.4K, with a price of $341.0 per contract. There were 1248 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 322 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 98 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 32 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.3K, with a price of $1543.0 per contract. There were 501 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 227 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UPST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 343 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.0K, with a price of $180.0 per contract. There were 2478 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 201 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UBS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBS#NYSE">UBS</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 42 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 91 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.1K, with a price of $375.0 per contract. There were 100 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 92 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FUTU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUTU#NASDAQ">FUTU</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.2K, with a price of $624.0 per contract. There were 572 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 87 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 860 day(s) on June 17, 2027. This event was a transfer of 6 contract(s) at a $380.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.1K, with a price of $4860.0 per contract. There were 272 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 48 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban on Thursday raised questions about Elon Musk&#8216;s intentions and his control over free speech, stirring a debate on the tech mogul&#8217;s influence on the government.
What Happened: On Thursday, Cuban, the minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, took to X to express his concerns about Musk&#8217;s motivations and his control over free speech. 
He tweeted, &#8220;Anyone consider that maybe Elon's mission, is for Elon to get what he wants, rather than the country to get what you voted for?&#8221; 
He added, &#8220;The censorship of the platform you adore is in the hands of a single person, who is on a mission to make himself the most powerful person in the world. above and beyond the President of the United States.&#8221;
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Cuban&#8217;s remarks follow Musk&#8217;s increasing influence under President Donald Trump and the sweeping changes he is driving through the DOGE, which has<a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43460243/market-skeptical-of-doge-hype-questions-elon-musks-execution-bernstein-says"> faced skepticism from some critics.</a>
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Why It Matters: Cuban&#8217;s comments add to the growing debate around Musk&#8217;s influence and his role in shaping policies. Reid Hoffman, the co-founder of LinkedIn Corporation and former COO of PayPal Holdings, has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/02/43548753/reid-hoffman-rebuffs-elon-musks-doge-theres-a-reason-the-government-doesnt-work-like-companies">previously criticized Musk&#8217;s decision-making</a>, suggesting that his &#8216;move fast and break things&#8217; approach should be more compassionate and judicious in the government context.
Furthermore, Musk&#8217;s Department of Government Efficiency, (DOGE), has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/02/43520715/novo-nordisk-opposes-government-price-setting-as-elon-musks-doge-gains-access-to-cms-amid-bernie-sanders-criticism">recently gained access to the</a> Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which has raised concerns about potential challenges for pharmaceutical companies. Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>), a Danish pharmaceutical giant, is among those that could be affected by this move.
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What Happened: ECB board member Piero Cipollone conveyed optimism that Trump&#8217;s endorsement of globally accessible stablecoins tied to the dollar would spur the digital euro initiative, reported Reuters.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with PYPL, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 11 options trades for PayPal Holdings.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 45% bullish and 45%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $38,478, and 10, calls, for a total amount of $490,761.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $60.0 to $95.0 for PayPal Holdings over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of PayPal Holdings stands at 4210.45, with a total volume reaching 8,919.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in PayPal Holdings, situated within the strike price corridor from $60.0 to $95.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>PayPal Holdings 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738770330_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$2.3</td>
<td>$2.02</td>
<td>$2.1</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$101.8K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>485</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$1.47</td>
<td>$1.42</td>
<td>$1.46</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$72.6K</td>
<td>8.6K</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$2.3</td>
<td>$2.23</td>
<td>$2.3</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$57.5K</td>
<td>854</td>
<td>392</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$45.3K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>114</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
<td>$40.9K</td>
<td>254</td>
<td>158</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About PayPal Holdings</h3>
PayPal was spun off from eBay in 2015 and provides electronic payment solutions to merchants and consumers, with a focus on online transactions. The company had 426 million active accounts at the end of 2023. The company also owns Venmo, a person-to-person payment platform.
<h3>PayPal Holdings's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 7,001,787, with PYPL's price up by 1.6%, positioned at $78.97.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 83 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for PayPal Holdings</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $89.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Equal-Weight rating on PayPal Holdings, maintaining a target price of $80. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Buy rating on PayPal Holdings with a target price of $97. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for PayPal Holdings, targeting a price of $79. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Buy rating on PayPal Holdings, maintaining a target price of $98. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Baird keeps a Outperform rating on PayPal Holdings with a target price of $95. 
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Citigroup analyst Ashwin Shirvaikar maintains PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $97 to $98.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on PayPal Holdings, Raises Price Target to $98

Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette maintains PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $90 to $79.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on PayPal Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $79

Donald Trump left the White House in 2021, and he has returned. Why the comeback? Trump&#8217;s commerce-compatible agenda has heavy hitters throughout the business community and politicians lined up to curry favor with the president&#8217;s inner circle. It has resulted in a luxury real estate buying frenzy in DC.
According to The Wall Street Journal, high-end homes in DC and nearby McLean, Va., have been bought at the top of the market. These are some of the recent transactions:
<ul>
<li>Cantor Fitzgerald Chief Executive Howard Lutnick, the president&#8217;s pick for commerce secretary, paid $25 million for the Foxhall-area home of Fox News anchor Bret Baier — a new record for DC.</li>
<li>David McCormick, the new Republican senator from Pennsylvania, purchased a Georgetown house previously owned by the late attorney C. Boyden Gray for $10.5 million.</li>
<li>A Georgetown house owned by Connie Milstein, former ambassador to Malta, was listed for $15.5 million in 2020; it recently went into contract with an asking price of $13.5 million. </li>
</ul>
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Other people in the hunt for luxury homes include Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent —who has a portfolio of historic homes — and money manager John Phelan, Trump&#8217;s pick for Navy secretary.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Business Titans Looked To Set Up Shop Early</h2>
Part of the reason for the flurry of activity is Trump&#8217;s decision to pick wealthy business executives and DC outsiders for pivotal roles in his administration. Michael Rankin of TTR Sotheby&#8217;s International Realty told The Journal that prospective buyers began house hunting in earnest, even before being confirmed.
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&#8220;There are a lot of folks who are coming to Washington that aren&#8217;t necessarily even politicians, but those that want to be close to the sun,&#8221; Daniel Heider of Sotheby&#8217;s, a seasoned DC agent who brokered the Baier-Lutnick deal. &#8220;They make 2016 look like amuse-bouche for the main entree, which is this moment in time right now.&#8221;&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Big Tech&#8217;s Embrace Of Trump</h2>
Big Tech&#8217;s embrace of the Trump presidency has also influenced the buying bonanza. The Department of Justice's Biden-era policy of trying to break up the traditionally left-leaning tech industry for alleged monopolization changed their political stance. Trump&#8217;s deregulation, low taxation for the wealthy, and generally pro-business policies have seen an influx of tech and business buyers looking to set up shop in the DC area. However, the inventory shortage in the luxury market has only served to drive higher prices.
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Recent tech buyers include:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) co-founder <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/43220499/despite-peter-thiel-ties-jd-vance-warns-of-big-tech-billionaires-excessive-clout-theyve-got-too-much-power">Peter Thiel</a> owns a $13 million home in Massachusetts Avenue Heights.</li>
<li>Former Google CEO <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/01/42890773/former-google-ceo-eric-schmidt-invests-in-3d-printed-rocket-maker-as-spacex-led-space-race-heats-up">Eric Schmidt</a> and his wife, Wendy Schmidt, also own a home in DC. In 2023, they paid $15.1 million for a trio of adjoining houses.</li>
<li>Billionaire <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/11/42195623/e-bay-founder-jeff-skoll-is-buying-a-washington-d-c-mansion-for-20m-heres-a-look-at-some-of-his-other-high-priced-homes">Jeff Skoll</a>, who served as eBay&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>) first president, spent $17 million in November to build a compound in McLean, Virginia. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42801788/jeff-bezos-says-good-old-days-are-such-an-illusion-as-far-as-planet-earth-is-concerned-but-theres-one-exception">Jeff Bezos</a> owns side-by-side mansions in Kalorama, for which he paid $23 million in 2016.</li>
</ul>
According to Bright MLS data, in November and December, there were 20 sales above $5 million, up from 10 in those months in 2023 and one in 2016, as reported by The Journal. So far in January, seven deals have been above $5 million. Recent bidding wars have been reminiscent of the post-pandemic low-rate era buying frenzy. This is partly because prospective well-healed owners either pay all cash or view higher rates as the cost of doing business.&nbsp;
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The most oversold stocks in the financial sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered oversold when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is below 30</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Here's the latest list of major oversold players in this sector, having an RSI near or below 30.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Feb. 4, PayPal reported fiscal fourth-quarter revenue growth of 4% year over year to $8.37 billion, topping the analyst consensus estimate of $8.26 billion. The company reported an adjusted EPS of $1.19, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $1.12. The company' stock fell around 12% over the past five days and has a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PYPL"> 52-week low of $55.77</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 21.5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>PYPL Price Action: Shares of PayPal fell 13.2% to close at $77.72 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to latest PYPL <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent020525&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">news</a>. </li>
</ul>
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UBS Group AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBS#NYSE">UBS</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>On Feb. 4, UBS Group reported fourth-quarter 2024 sales of $11.6 billion. That's up 7% year-over-year, beating the consensus of $11.2 billion. Underlying revenues upped 6% year-over-year to $11 billion, led by the performance of core businesses. The company's stock fell around 9% over the past five days and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UBS"> has a 52-week low</a> of $26.00.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 29.4</li>
<li>UBS Price Action: Shares of UBS fell 7.2% to close at $32.41 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the trend in <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent020525&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">UBS stock</a>. </li>
</ul>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Virtus Investment Partners Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRTS#NYSE">VRTS</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Jan. 31, Virtus Investment Partners posted upbeat quarterly results. The company's stock fell around 10% over the past month and has a 52-week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VRTS">low of $190.42</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 25.3</li>
<li>VRTS Price Action: Shares of Virtus Investment Partners fell 1% to close at $194.56 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s signals feature notified of a potential <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent020525&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">breakout in VRTS shares</a>. </li>
</ul>
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Top 3 Financial Stocks That May Rocket Higher This Quarter

12 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $99.0, a high estimate of $115.00, and a low estimate of $80.00. Observing a 10.99% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $89.20. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738756831_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The standing of PayPal Holdings among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Arvind Ramnani</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Bauch</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ashwin Shirvaikar</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Friedman</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Faucette</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ramsey El-Assal</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Golding</td>
<td>Macquarie</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Darrin Peller</td>
<td>Wolfe Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Perlin</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sanjay Sakhrani</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Kupferberg</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$103.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arvind Ramnani</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to PayPal Holdings. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of PayPal Holdings compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of PayPal Holdings's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PYPL/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on PayPal Holdings analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into PayPal Holdings's Background</h2>
PayPal was spun off from eBay in 2015 and provides electronic payment solutions to merchants and consumers, with a focus on online transactions. The company had 426 million active accounts at the end of 2023. The company also owns Venmo, a person-to-person payment platform.
<h3>PayPal Holdings: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: PayPal Holdings displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 5.78%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: PayPal Holdings's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 12.87%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): PayPal Holdings's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 4.95%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.21%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: PayPal Holdings's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.49.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Beyond The Numbers: 12 Analysts Discuss PayPal Holdings Stock

Needham analyst Mayank Tandon reiterates PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) from Hold to Hold.

Needham Reiterates Hold on PayPal Holdingsto Hold

JP Morgan analyst Tien-tsin Huang maintained an <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PYPL/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">Overweight rating on</a> PayPal Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>).
PayPal&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/buybacks/25/02/43462528/paypal-q4-earnings-revenue-and-eps-beat-margin-pressure-15-billion-buyback-outlook-and-more" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter revenue</a> growth of 4% was slightly ahead of JP Morgan and Street expectations and guidance (low-single-digit). The key transaction margin dollar metric was also ahead, up 7% versus JP Morgan and Street estimates of +4% and +3%.
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Gross yields were about in line with expectations, with a transaction take rate of 1.73% versus the JP Morgan and Street estimates of 1.74% and 1.73%. Total Payments Volume&nbsp;(TPV) was up 7% (JP Morgan and Street estimate of +6% and 7%), including Brand volume up 6% foreign-exchange neutral (JP Morgan estimate +7%), stable from last quarter despite accelerating market growth (though management noted that the U.S. did accelerate).
The Payment Service Provider (PSP) volume was +2% (JP Morgan estimate +3%), decelerating 9ppts sequentially. This was driven by PayPal&#8217;s price-to-value strategy, which is accretive to target market determination (TMD) growth.
The fourth-quarter non-transaction expenses increased 10% (JP Morgan and Street estimates +12% and 7%) on marketing investments, driving margins down ~30bps for adjusted EPS of $1.19 (JP Morgan and Street estimates of $1.12 and $1.13), up 5% versus guidance calling for low to mid-single-digit declines.
The fiscal 2025 outlook calls for 4%-5% TMD growth versus JP Morgan and Street estimates at 3% and 4% growth; excluding float income, TMD is expected to be up at least 5% (JP Morgan estimates +4.5%), in line with preliminary view given last quarter that growth should be at least fiscal 2024 levels (5%).
Non-transaction operating expenditure will likely grow low-single digits, while tax was guided to 23%-24% (JP Morgan and Street estimates 23% and 22%) for adjusted EPS up 6%-10% (JP Morgan and Street estimates +7%). FCF guided to $6 billion-$7 billion, bracketing JP Morgan and Street estimates.
First-quarter guidance calls for 4%- 5% TMD growth (prior JP Morgan and Street estimates 2% and 4%), implying minimal acceleration through the year on a reported basis, likely due to float. Adjusted EPS is up 6%- 8%, ahead of prior JP Morgan and Street estimates of 6%.
Huang&#8217;s expected stock reaction pre-call is lean negative, balancing a healthy TMD and EPS beat but sequentially stable Branded growth, a fiscal 2025 outlook slightly ahead of consensus, and PayPal stock up 12% since last earnings (S&amp;P 500 +3%). PayPal&#8217;s next catalyst is the February 25 Investor Day.
Price Action: At&nbsp;the last check on Tuesday, PYPL stock was down 12.20% at $78.86.
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U.S. stocks advanced midday Tuesday, demonstrating resilience despite escalating geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainties between the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s">world&#8217;s two largest economies.</a>
China responded to President Donald Trump&#8216;s 10% import tariff with targeted countermeasures, including restrictions on key mineral exports to the U.S. and tariffs on American energy products.
Beijing is raising tariffs by 10%-15% on select U.S. imports, including coal, liquefied natural gas, crude oil, agricultural machinery and vehicles. Additionally, China added PVH Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>) and Illumina Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILMN#NASDAQ">ILMN</a>) to its &#8220;Unreliable Entity List,&#8221; citing the need to &#8220;safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests,&#8221; and opened an antitrust investigation on Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>).
Market participants had anticipated a call between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday, but media reports indicated the conversation would not happen today.
The trade developments had an immediate impact on oil markets, with West Texas Intermediate crude futures plunging 3% overnight to as low as $70 per barrel. 
Yet, prices rebounded sharply Tuesday morning following reports that Trump is considering issuing a memorandum aimed at inflicting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/02/43469234/trump-prepares-maximum-pressure-on-iran-oil-jumps-above-73-energy-stocks-rally">maximum economic damage on Iran</a>, potentially leading to a sharp decline in Iranian oil production.
Energy stocks outperformed on the day, while utilities lagged. 
Among individual stocks, Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) rocketed 22% after posting strong earnings and a revenue beat. 
In the commodities market, gold added more than 1%, extending its all-time high, and silver jumped 2.2%. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) declined 2% to $99,000.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day % chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,281.54</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,495.31</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
</tr>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,029.97</td>
<td>0.6%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,501.00</td>
<td>0.2%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:55 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent020325&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.5% to $600.53.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) inched 0.1% higher to $444.77.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.9% to $522.81.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rallied 1.1% to $226.80.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, up 1.9%; the&nbsp;Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) lagged, down 0.8%.</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
Stocks reacting to earnings report included: 
<ul>
<li>Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>): down 1.53%</li>
<li>PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>): down 4.43%</li>
<li>Merck &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>): down 10.49%</li>
<li>PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>): down 11.57%</li>
<li>Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADM#NYSE">ADM</a>): down 3.58%</li>
<li>KKR &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>): down 7.90%</li>
<li>Cummins Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>): up 3.81%</li>
<li>Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPD#NYSE">EPD</a>): down 0.99%</li>
<li>Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPC#NYSE">MPC</a>): up 5.85%</li>
<li>Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>): down 16.35%</li>
<li>Apollo Global Management Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>): down 2.78%</li>
<li>Fox Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOXA#NASDAQ">FOXA</a>): up 4.00%</li>
<li>Ametek Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AME#NYSE">AME</a>): down 1.00%</li>
<li>Xylem Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYL#NYSE">XYL</a>): up 5.85%</li>
<li>Ferrari NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RACE#NYSE">RACE</a>): up 7.62%</li>
<li>Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>): up 10.46%</li>
<li>Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REGN#NASDAQ">REGN</a>): up 4.71%</li>
<li>Jacobs Solutions Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/J#NYSE">J</a>): down 2.72%</li>
<li>Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>): down 1.51%</li>
<li>Gartner Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IT#NYSE">IT</a>): up 0.77%</li>
<li>Centene Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNC#NYSE">CNC</a>): down 3.41%</li>
<li>Atkore Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATKR#NYSE">ATKR</a>): down 20.50%</li>
<li>Berry Global Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BERY#NYSE">BERY</a>): up 4.15%</li>
<li>WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEC#NYSE">WEC</a>): down 1.52%</li>
<li>Hubbell Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUBB#NYSE">HUBB</a>): down 0.55%</li>
<li>TransDigm Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>): down 1.60%</li>
<li>Graphic Packaging Holding Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>): down 1.76%</li>
<li>CNH Industrial NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNHI#NYSE">CNHI</a>): up 1.71%</li>
<li>Ingredion Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INGR#NYSE">INGR</a>): down 6.12%</li>
<li>ATI Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATI#NYSE">ATI</a>): up 7.02%</li>
<li>Ball Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BALL#NYSE">BALL</a>): down 8.03%</li>
<li>Lancaster Colony Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LANC#NASDAQ">LANC</a>): up 9.27%</li>
<li>Premier Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINC#NASDAQ">PINC</a>): down 15.36%</li>
<li>MPLX LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>): up 2.92%</li>
<li>Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OCSL#NASDAQ">OCSL</a>): down 3.42%</li>
<li>PJT Partners Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PJT#NYSE">PJT</a>): up 12.77%</li>
<li>Energizer Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENR#NYSE">ENR</a>): down 4.45%</li>
<li>Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLAB#NASDAQ">SLAB</a>): down 1.05%</li>
<li>Hamilton Lane Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLNE#NASDAQ">HLNE</a>): down 0.01%</li>
<li>Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSGS#NYSE">MSGS</a>): down 3.74%</li>
<li>Pentair Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>): down 1.89%</li>
<li>Amcor Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMCR#NYSE">AMCR</a>): up 3.87%</li>
<li>Inmode Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INMD#NASDAQ">INMD</a>): up 2.82%</li>
<li>Willis Towers Watson Plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTW#NASDAQ">WTW</a>): down 3.54%</li>
<li>Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXTA#NYSE">AXTA</a>): up 7.86%</li>
<li>Mesa Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLAB#NASDAQ">MLAB</a>): up 10.48%</li>
</ul>
Major companies reporting their earnings after the close are Alphabet Inc., Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>), Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Mondelez International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>), Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>), Prudential Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRU#NYSE">PRU</a>), Simon Property Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPG#NYSE">SPG</a>), Atmos Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATO#NYSE">ATO</a>), Aspen Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZPN#NASDAQ">AZPN</a>), Carlisle Cos. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSL#NYSE">CSL</a>), Fair Isaac Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FICO#NYSE">FICO</a>), Jack Henry &amp; Associates Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JKHY#NASDAQ">JKHY</a>), Idex Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEX#NYSE">IEX</a>) and Enphase Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>).
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