Paypal (PYPL, $298.37) gets optimistic outlook from analysts
PayPal shares got bullish views from several analysts, following its commentary in its investor/analyst day on Thursday.
Wedbush maintained its outperform rating and $300 price target on the online payments system company’s shares. The analysts mentioned “accelerating organic top line/volume growth rate; further expansion in margins, as PayPal’s revenue/volume growth will benefit from diminishing EBAY headwinds; as well as expanding user engagement/monetization metrics.”
J.P. Morgan analysts boosted their price target to $310 from $249, keeping an overweight rating. PYPL remains “one of our top picks for 2021”, said J.P. Morgan. The analysts emphasized that “PYPL sees 20% and 22% compounded revenue and EPS growth (all organic) through 2025.”
Credit Suisse increased its price target to $310 from $275, keeping its outperform rating. According to the analysts, “PayPal’s medium-term outlook solidifies its position in a rare group of companies that can compound 20%+ topline at this scale”.
PYPL's MACD Histogram crosses above signal line
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for PYPL turned positive on February 19, 2026. Looking at past instances where PYPL's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 49 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where PYPL's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, of 42 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where PYPL advanced for three days, in of 298 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 61 cases where PYPL's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on March 10, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on PYPL as a result. In of 93 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where PYPL declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
PYPL broke above its upper Bollinger Band on February 23, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Aroon Indicator for PYPL entered a downward trend on February 24, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.046) is normal, around the industry mean (12.298). P/E Ratio (8.322) is within average values for comparable stocks, (19.808). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.707) is also within normal values, averaging (1.164). Dividend Yield (0.006) settles around the average of (0.269) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.314) is also within normal values, averaging (131.593).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. PYPL’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. PYPL’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 81, placing this stock worse than average.
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a provider of digital and mobile payments on behalf of consumers and merchants
Industry SavingsBanks
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