Key Takeaways:
- PayPal (PYPL, Financial) is set to announce its Q1 earnings on April 29, with expected EPS down by 17.1% year-over-year.
- Wall Street maintains a positive outlook, anticipating a price target suggesting a potential 31.39% upside.
- GuruFocus estimates highlight a substantial 47.93% upside to PayPal's GF Value.
PayPal Holdings Inc. (PYPL) is gearing up to release its first-quarter earnings report on April 29th before the market opens. Analysts predict earnings per share (EPS) of $1.16, reflecting a 17.1% decline compared to the previous year. Despite this, revenues are projected to reach $7.84 billion, marking a modest growth of 1.8%. Even amidst downward revisions in revenue estimates, investors remain optimistic, as PayPal has a history of outperforming expectations.
Wall Street Analysts' Price Projections
According to forecasts from 38 financial analysts, PayPal Holdings Inc. (PYPL, Financial) has an average estimated target price of $84.68. The highest target is pegged at $125.00 and the lowest at $49.00, suggesting a significant potential upside of 31.39% from the current trading price of $64.45. For a deeper dive into these projections, visit the PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL) Forecast page.
Brokerage Firm Recommendations
The consensus among 47 brokerage firms labels PayPal Holdings Inc.'s (PYPL, Financial) stock with an average recommendation of 2.4, translating to an "Outperform" status. This ranking is based on a scale where 1 is a Strong Buy, while 5 signifies Sell.
Understanding PayPal's GF Value
According to GuruFocus, PayPal's GF Value is estimated to be $95.34 over the next year, indicating a possible 47.93% upside from its current price of $64.45. GF Value represents GuruFocus' estimation of what the stock’s fair market value should be, determined by examining historical valuation multiples, past business growth, and future performance projections. More insights can be accessed on the PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL, Financial) Summary page.
