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”.
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PYPL sees its 50-day moving average cross bullishly above its 200-day moving average
The 50-day moving average for PYPL moved above the 200-day moving average on August 20, 2026. This could be a long-term bullish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an upward trend.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where PYPL's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, of 48 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 61 cases where PYPL's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
PYPL moved above its 50-day moving average on September 02, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where PYPL advanced for three days, in of 290 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
PYPL may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 190 cases where PYPL Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on August 28, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on PYPL as a result. In of 90 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for PYPL turned negative on August 05, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 49 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 49 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
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 .
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
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 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 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 (2.295) is normal, around the industry mean (4.306). P/E Ratio (10.053) is within average values for comparable stocks, (15.790). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.876) is also within normal values, averaging (1.755). Dividend Yield (0.010) settles around the average of (0.080) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.441) is also within normal values, averaging (6.040).
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 75, 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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