Is PYPL a good investment in 2026?

PayPal Holdings trades at a P/E ratio of 8.4, with high volatility (30.9% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of PYPL?

Based on 30-day volatility of 30.9%, PYPL has HIGH risk. Beta of 1.41 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.

PayPal Holdings (PYPL) Stock Analysis & Price Outlook

Q: Does PYPL pay dividends?

Yes, PayPal Holdings has a dividend yield of 1.24%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$41.65B

P/E RATIO

8.4

BETA

1.41

More volatile

DIV YIELD

1.24%

52W HIGH

$79.50

52W LOW

$38.46

VOLATILITY

30.9%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$44.90 → $45.24+0.76%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$61.00 → $45.24-25.8%

PYPL | 52-week chartLast updated: 4/13/2026

Financial Services Sector Context

Sector covering banks, insurance, asset management, and fintech companies.

METRIC	PYPL	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	8.4x	12.5x	↓ 33%
Beta	1.41	1.10	More volatile
Div Yield	1.24%	2.50%	Below avg
30d Volatility	30.9%	24%	Higher risk

TOP FINANCIAL SERVICES PEERS

JPM

BAC WFWFC

Competitors Analysis

Compare PYPL's key metrics against its main financial services sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
PYPL(You are here)	$45.24	$41.65B	Financial Services	—
JPM	$309.87	$835.73B	Financial Services	VIEW →
BAC	$52.54	$377.06B	Financial Services	VIEW →
WFWFC	$85.40	$263.51B	Financial Services	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

PayPal Holdings is currently trading at $45.24, which is 43.1% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.41, the stock shows higher sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME12.9M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PYPL a good buy right now?

PayPal Holdings trades at 8.4x earnings. This is below market average, potentially undervalued. Current risk level is High based on 30.9% volatility.

Does PYPL pay dividends?

Yes, PayPal Holdings offers a dividend yield of 1.24%. This translates to approximately $0.56 per share annually.

How volatile is PYPL?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 30.9% and beta of 1.41,PYPL is classified as High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.